Jaguar XJS Buying Guide
A practical guide based on real ownership - what to look for, what to avoid, and what really matters.
Includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, ownership insights, and realistic running costs.
• Common issues and weak points
• What to check before buying
• Running and ownership considerations
• Price guidance and value
Buying Guides
Practical, experience-led advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and buy with confidence.
Based on decades of real ownership experience across 120+ cars and multiple boats.
Each guide includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, around 20 pages of practical advice, and real-world insight into ownership, maintenance, and likely costs.
Range Rover L405 Buying Guide
What to look for in one of the most capable and complex luxury SUVs - before it becomes an expensive mistake.
Includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, ownership insights, and realistic running costs.
• Known faults and problem areas
• Spec, options, and what really matters
• Ownership costs and reliability
• What makes a good one vs a bad one
Jeep Wrangler JK Buying Guide
Simple in concept - but not always simple to buy well. This guide focuses on what actually matters.
Includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, ownership insights, and realistic running costs.
• Engine, gearbox, and drivetrain checks
• Rust, modifications, and usage history
• What to look for on and off road
• Ownership insights and running costs
Audi A7 Buying Guide (2011-2018)
Understated and underrated, the intelligent and practical luxury express. This guide helps you avoid the common traps.
Includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, ownership insights, and realistic running costs.
• Engine and gearbox considerations
• Electrical and suspension issues
• What to prioritise when viewing
• Realistic pricing and condition
Motor Boat Buying Guide
A practical, experience-led approach to buying a motorboat- covering what most people miss.
Includes a detailed buyer’s checklist, ownership insights, and realistic running costs.
A more detailed guide reflecting the higher complexity, risk and cost of buying a motorboat.
• Structural and mechanical checks
• Paperwork, ownership, and hidden risks
• Real-world usability and costs
• What makes a good boat vs a problem
Before you buy a car or a boat… get this right first.
Independent advice to help you avoid expensive mistakes and buy with confidence.
Cars. Motorboats. Catamarans. Real-world ownership insight.
I’ve owned over 120 cars and multiple boats, including catamarans and performance motorboats. I’ve also built and sold a boatbuilding company.
In your 30-minute call, we will:
• Review the exact car or boat you’re considering
• Highlight known issues, ownership realities, and true costs
• Decide if it’s a smart buy (or not)
• Compare better alternatives if needed
• Give you a clear, confident next step
One wrong car or boat decision can cost thousands. This call costs £89.