BodyworkHigh
Convertible roof mechanism and drain blockages causing leaks
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Operate the roof fully and check for damp in the boot and footwells
2013–2024 Jaguar F-Type · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Jaguar F-Type typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £950
- Worst case, everything
- £10,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2024 Jaguar F-Type is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,940–£10,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BodyworkLow
Deployable door handles fail to present when unlocked or stick out when locked due to microswitch or motor failure.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Lock and unlock the vehicle three times using the key fob. Verify that both door handles deploy smoothly and retract completely flush with the door skin every time.
DrivetrainHigh
Rear differential pinion seal leaks fluid, potentially leading to differential whining or premature failure if run dry.
Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800
Inspect · Shine a torch under the rear of the car towards the front of the rear differential. Look for dark, wet oil residue around the prop shaft input flange.
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment and deployable spoiler faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Cycle the spoiler and test the media system
SuspensionMedium
Adaptive damper leaks on sports-suspension cars
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Look for oil on the damper bodies and test drive modes
ExhaustMedium
Active exhaust valves seize, causing a metallic rattle or failure to switch between quiet and loud modes.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Start the engine, press the active exhaust button on the centre console, and listen for a distinct change in exhaust tone. Listen closely for a metallic rattle from the rear silencer.
BrakesMedium
Very expensive discs worn by enthusiastic use
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Check disc lip and pad wear on all corners
EngineHigh
Supercharger coupler and water pump failures on V6 and V8
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Listen for whine at idle and check for coolant residue
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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