I mentioned in a previous blog post that I was considering the purchase of a new car. Easier said than done.

I talked to the local Jaguar dealer but they have few second-hand cars in stock and if you want a new XF they are still making them but there is a 6 month to a year delivery time (and no guarantee on the time).

Arranging a demonstration of other vehicles seems difficult also. Searching Auto Trader for a fairly new low mileage Jaguar does not help either, particularly if you want one that is not a black colour and not located at the other end of the country.

I might have to look at a BMW instead.

This apparently is a problem for many makes partly due to semi-conductor shortages and a shortage of second-hand vehicles.  

You can see why Jaguar are in some difficulty. Product range now focussed on very expensive electric SUVs and not reasonably priced petrol or hybrid vehicles. They seem unable to produce vehicles that people want to buy!

Roger Lawson

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