Compare Jaguar Xj seatbelt repair quotes from specialist garages

Introduced as Jaguar's flagship saloon in 1968, the XJ saw many years of success until it went out of production in 2019 to make way for a new electric model. The 2010 update saw the XJ catapult into the 21st century with a modern appearance more fitting for the cutting-edge technology it harbours inside.

Not only has the it been well received by reviewers, but it also has the Royal stamp of approval; Princess Diana famously drove a Jaguar XJ-SC V12 Cabriolet between 1987 and 1991. Fittingly, in 2014, the XJ was crowned 'Luxury Car King' at WhatCar?'s Used Car Awards. Reliability is one of the model's strengths, with just a few known problems regarding electrical faults and clogged DPFs.

Seatbelts have several components - retractors, webbing, buckles, tongues and pillar loops - which can develop problems. If your seatbelt doesn't retract after you pull it out, you likely need to book a seatbelt retractor repair, whereas issues getting the tongue into or out of the buckle indicate the need for a seatbelt buckle repair.

A seatbelt repair won't just help your vehicle pass its MOT; it could also save a life since seatbelts are a crucial safety feature required by law. When they sense a collision (a hard force pulling against them), they lock in place, which distributes the stopping force needed to decelerate the passenger and prevents that person from colliding with anything in the car.

Whether you need a seatbelt or buckle replacement, this is one repair you should never put off. Typically, a seatbelt replacement or seatbelt installation will take no more than thirty minutes.