The worst experience of my life when it…
The worst experience of my life when it comes to car dealer / garage. I left my Jaguar C de Salamanca in San Pedro / Marbella to change the timing chain in prevention because apparently this type of engine needs it around 130.000 km. I consulted with them, left the car, and they agreed that it should be changed although it wasn't that bad at the moment. I left the car and paid 4.200 euros + rental car. I got the car back the motor temperature was cold and there was a whining sound from the car. I got back to them and they gave me an appointment 2 weeks from that day. I questioned it because something was wrong from the service but the advice was don't drive the car if you think there is something wrong. I went to Jaguar and a friendly man took it in, they came back with broken water pump 1.200 euros. I asked how it was possible when it worked before. But they convinced me that it had nothing to do with the change of timing chain. I still had the sound, at first I thought it had to do with the new chain (I am not a mechanic). I ordered a new visit, which they gave again 3 weeks from the day. I left the car for them to investigate, that came back after 2 weeks and said it's the gearbox. Well the only people who have touched it are C de Salamanca. The car is still there and they refuse to fix the problem themselves made. They are the only ones during years who have serviced it, they know the sound wasn't there when I left the car, they just leave you as a client although I already paid the 6.000 euros. My car is broken after their work and I so regretting leaving it for the timing chain replacement. A real disaster company and I advice anyone not to go there unless you want to find yourself with a broken car and taking legal actions.
I have been asked to add to my experience so i will add a couple of lines.
I feel I get no understanding about my problem, i myself had to insist that there is something wrong after the car was given back to me, the car is now almost 2 months in the dealers facilities. I do not feel prioritized as a customer nor do i feel that the company wants take responsibility for what happend during the time the car was in their care.
For those less knowledgeable, to change the timing chain just a small summary of all the pieces which are touched and disconnected:
* The Complete Timing Chain & Guide System
* The Internal Engine Balance Shaft Assembly (*Eje Compensador*)
* The Entire ZF 8-Speed Gearbox Separation
* The Torque Converter & Connecting Bolts
* The Transmission Oil Circuit & Hydraulic Fluid
* The Entire Engine Cooling System (Antifreeze & Distilled Water)
* The Internal Engine Oil & Lubrication System
* The Fuel Injector Layout & Seals
* The Complete Exhaust, EGR, and Emissions Assembly
* The Main Engine Electrical Wiring Harnesses
Even if you are not a mechanic this information is widely available.
Given that the workshop claims parts were not touched, anyone familiar with this engine knows the entire transmission and cooling system must be fully disconnected to access the rear timing chains. The mechanical overlap is undeniable.

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