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• Best car to buy 21 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi All first post, I currently have a 307 with the 1.6HDI unit and I'm considering changing it in November for a similar vehicle. As I cover around 20,000 miles per annum, I am looking at a diesel, preferably a hatchback without the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel. So an automatic or a one with a new
• Renault grand scenic - accelrator pedal sticking 30 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  caught me out on several occasions and I have had to either hit the accelerator hard to bounce it back up or get my foot behind it to pull it back. It is nothing to do with floor mats catching either. I have been told that it is to do with automatics if the car is converted. Is this right
• Lexus LX 570 Base - My boss want to sell Her 2014 Lexus LX 570 Base 10 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Pearl Interior Color: Parchment Fuel: Gasoline Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Drivetrain: 4WD Note: Only serious buyers should please contact her Via E-mail for More details and more pictures.i can also deliver to any country E-mail : djati1980@outlook.com
• Ford Focus 1.6 Sport 2006 - How to tell if engine is 100ps or 115ps 20 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm about to purchase a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 Sport, the advert in autotrader stated that it had 113 bhp. The garage I'm buying it from says that autotrader automatically populates this data based on the registration number, and he was pretty sure it was accurate. When I
• Jaguar S-Type - Crankshaft Bearings 12 May 2015 (Forum)
  : 1999/7 JAGUAR S-Type GF-J01GA CHASSIS NO.: SAJ-KC01F0XGL15841 TRANSMISSION: Automatic ENGINE CAPACITY: 3,990 CC. Engine Number is GC - 9905190136. Engine block Number is *NKHNH*BBAB* and *22222222*PPPPP
• Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi 5 door - Long high speed cruises, comfort and not too wide 5 May 2015 (Forum)
  with reasonable carrying volume and max width of 2000mm to go into a narrow village street. Automatic, cruise and speed control essential, and diesel preferred as it's much cheaper in France and likely to remain so. Prefer used car, max 2 years old and budget up to £20k.  Any suggestions??
• 2013 Ford Fiesta1.6 Zetec Powershift - Ford Powershift Gearbox Noises 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  From two weeks after taking delivery of my secondhand Fiesta automatic there were "clunking" noises coming from the engine compartment at slow speeds (10-20mph) from a cold start.  Seven visits to my local Ford Dealer and examination by Ford Technical and software updates have
• Mitsubishi Mirage 2014 - Are they really as bad as the reviews make out 14 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  the idea of a 1.2l petrol engine that doesn't cost anything on road tax (even in automatic form) that is also really light weight. The downsides are that it drives terrible and is noisy (engine and road noise). I did pass one in today and can say it looks better than the pictures suggest
• Why do some autos roll back on a hill? 11 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I've had a few cars with standard automatic gearbox.  Some of them will hold the car still on a hill at idle, but other's won't. Examples: Mercedes W202 2.4 V6 holds, Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6 holds, Honda CRV 2.0 I4 rolls back. With the cars that hold, it's not a mechnical holding
• Ford Focus - Full disclosure when selling my car? 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I'm trying to sell my automatic Focus (78k miles), having never sold a car before. I've had it for 2 1/2 years, and have only had one issue - the gearbox went and I had to get a  replacement (from a 40k  car) put in by a specialist. Since then I've had no issues, and otherwise the car
• Audi A4 - Motorway mileage 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I drive a Audi A41.9 TDI, 55plate, Automatic, from new running at 187K, with 90% motorway mileage in past 4 years (did 100K in 4 years). Runs well but has been bit expensive with 1K repair each year at least and change of tyres Mileage is only 36/gallon, I dont necessarily stay
• Thanks to technology, we no longer see... 13 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  ? My prediction is that ignition keys , the clutch pedal and handbrake will all but disappear from mainstream cars within five years; conversely turbochargers, cruise control with automatic braking and HID lights will become universal.
• Vauxhall corsa 2008 1.4sxi - Auto gearbox stuck in park 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi there,, My fiancé has a 2008 1.4sxi vauxhall corsa AUTOMATIC..and of late we have had a slight issue with it,, A couple of weeks ago we got into our car and turned on and went to put Into gear but felt jammed anyway it adventually went In to gear,, and didn't happen for a while but the last week
• VW Polo 85PS DSG 7 Speed AUTO - Help pls - which is correct ENGINE OIL? 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, Pls can anyone tell me the correct engine oil for my car?  It is a VW Polo automatic DSG 7 speed 85PS. Just for topping up purposes in-between services. It has around 16,000 miles.  Have put in reg no in Eurocarparts and Halfords sites
• need a small run around pool car 14 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  possibly automatic.  The Up/Mii/Citigo clones have an ASG gearbox. Anyone have any better ideas?
• FIAT 500 - Returned a new car V5C is in my name? never owned 4 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I am in a very strange situation with a new car  I bought. I ordered an automatic Fiat 500 and a month later got a call from the dealer that the car is ready to pick up.  Arranged the insurance and asked them to register it  which they did. When I went to the dealership and went
• Honda CRV 2.0i VTEC ES - Any Advice 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  After much agonising over what dog friendly car to buy i finally put a deposit down on a 2 year old CRV petrol automatic.  Having read all the reviews i found the car to be smooth, pretty good on acceleration and very comfortable. Sure the plastics are so, so inside but it did feel
• Any - Replacement car 8 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all I need to find a replacement car for my mother in law who's just written her car off . Budget wise it needs to be in the region of £12 £13 k,either new or nearly new . It needs to be a smallish petrol automatic ,with a high driving position ,she's in her 80s and surprisingly still enjoys
• First Car 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  an automatic, but I am conscious that if a clutch is too heavy it might cause me undue pain.    Cheers in advance. 
• Which car to buy suggestions -£7k 24 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I'll be buying a car in the next couple of months and I was hoping for some suggestions. i'm looking for an automatic, five door hatchback for around £7,000.  I drive at least 60 miles a day to work in a round trip which can take around 2-3 hours in total so I'm