[s-cars] NAC: What to do to a car standing to 10 months

[Tony Curran]

Hi all,

Just wanted to seek the advice of the list for  problem I have. To cut a
long story short, I will be taliking ownership of a car, a 2003 Jaguar XJ8,
that has been standing in a warehouse for about 10 months, by the time I get
it.

It needs a new battery as current one fails to hold charge. Will probably
need new tires as current ones may be flat spotted as it hasn't moved in all
that time.

Is there anything else? Will the brake calipers be OK or is that a wait and
see till I test it kind of issue. I plan to take it to the local Jag dealer.
Also plan to change oil.

I am planning to drive it cross country from LA to Ottawa, Canada - which
will lead to other x-border issues like DRLs, safety, (it has kms on
speedo). Is there any other x-border issues to deal with?

Thanks in advance,

Tony
96 S6 (and soon to have 03 XJ8!)