jaguar repairs

My mate has a Jag S-type auto W reg. It shudders between 40-60 when accelerating and revs very high when accelerating. What might it be,and where is the nearest garage you would recomend in the Northolt area?

Asked on 10 November 2010 by johnob

Answered by Honest John
The torque converter is on the way out.
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