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• VW Polo 2002 1.4 Auto - Sparodic Starting Issue - Almost Starts 19 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Im in Australia, but having no luck with research here...... I recently bought a 2002 VW Polo 1.4 Automatic. Absolutely immaculate car with full log books and 64,000 kms, but Every 30 or so starts, when I turn the key it ALMOSTS starts
• Almera Auto 2001 - Have I been Lucky ? 7 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Bought this automatic car in 2002 when it had 4000 miles. Since then I have driven it 163,000 miles.  I've changed the oil 37 times, the gearbox oil 5 times and had new discs/brakes/tyres 5 times. Nothing else has been changed Same battery, exhaust, rad, timing chain, pumps, belts
• ford mondeo 1998 model - gear problem 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  on what is the problem and what to do. I forgot to add that it is automatic transmission and 2.0 petrol engine
• IN10 non-disclosure, and been REFUSED! 16 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  the policy out after the offence but inadvertently forgot to mention it. the police then called the insurance company to verify the authencity of my new policy and thats when they decided to cancell automatically. i have tried everything to convince them to accept my wrong doing in a form of voluntary
• Toyota Townace 1998 - Toyota Townace heating and shivering 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have a toyota Townace KR-42 (1998) with a 7K-C engine (Automatic transmision). About 3 months ago I had a Radiator block and had to change the thermostat, gasket, and repaired the radiator. However, after I ran for some time the engine started to shiver in a way that the whole vehicle vibrates
• Ford C-MAX - New tyres 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have an 09 automatic C-Max, and I need new tyres, the current are conti sport contacts 2, a good tyre but I was gonna go for goodyear vector 4 seasons as they should match my requirments better than summers, would these be a good match for the c-max type of car. Also my
• Peugeot 3008 - 3008 Petrol Auto 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  to be a semi-auto, and would prefer a full automatic if available. Is there any issue with availability or reliability of the 3008 petrol auto?  I'd also welcome any feedback on the grip control option. Does this involve driving all year on mud/snow tyres? If  so, any issues
• Volvo S80 - European Car Insurance for Switzerland 28 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  and health insurance policies seem to automatically include Switzerland since they have signed up to many of the principles without actually joining the EU. The small print of my policy lists all the other european countries but not Switzerland and the only advice I received from HSBC insurance
• Renault 21 Savanna - Cutting out 28 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  to die. Sometimes it picks the revs up again automatically, other times it dies. When I try to restart it takes ages but eventually starts and I can drive it on. The car has just had a full service after which the problem started. Have tried differend plugs. Have had the temperature
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 3.0 auto transmission problems 2 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  (?) but it's the first automatic we've had and I don't know much about how they work.
• Corsa Jan 2007 - Vauxhall Corsa control unit problem 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Tried to start my corsa and a warning light showing the letter " F " illuminated and car wouldnt start.   Contacted my local garage (not vauxhall) and they didnt know what it was. Contacted local Vauxhall garage explained and they informed me it was a problem with my automatic
• Peugeot 407 (2004 - ) - 05 2.0HDi - Slipping Clutch? 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  is slipping because of 'fair wear and tear' that I will be faced with a £700+ bill. For a 2 year old clutch? Has anyone experienced the fault before and successfully had the clutch (or dual mass flywheel!) replaced at Peugeot's expense? I understand that under 20K miles it's automatic that the clutch
• BMW 3-Series E36 conv (1994 - 2000) - 99 2.0 Convertible roof service 31 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Anyone know of any reputable (or just any for that matter...!) independent specialists that deal with convertible tops? Mine could do with the draw strings adjusting or replacing as whilst the automatic top works fine enough, the plastic window doesn't fold neatly, and the roof as a whole
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 06 2.0 MOT failed - do I have insurance? 13 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  with the automatic number plate recognition will this flag up that I do not have an MOT? No MOT means no insurance too right? So i'm now about to drive a car home with no insurance? Bit annoyed they've put me in this situation, the car feels fine to me? Thanks, Adam
• Missed service and broken gearbox 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I just want to get your views I have a Seat Toledo, 55 plate, out of warrantee, with the DSG automatic box. I have just been told I need a new box, or at least it will need to be reconditioned, with a price of anything up to £3.5k. In doing some research I found out the Gearbox should have
• Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 05 1.6 Air Conditioning 4 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  When the air conditioning is switched on in an older version of a Fusion (2003) the engine cooling fan does not immediately switch on at any time of the year and run continuously until the air conditioning is switched off. The older Fusion engine cooling fan very rarely switches on automatically
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.25 Transmission Fluid - stalling when cold 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Have recently bought a P (96) plate fiesta 1.25 LX Automatic first question, does ne1 know where the transmission fluid go's? I have had a look in the book but it doesnt actually say which is always useful :) secondly - when the car first starts up in the morning, it stalls whenever it comes
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.6 Test for slipping torque converter please 14 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  We have an Automatic Rover 400. Acceleration is pathetic and engine revs seem higher than we would expect for any given speed. Kickdown works. Putting your foot down increases the revs but negligible acceleration. Fuel consumption as about 28mpg on a long run. Any ideas for how to check
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - Buying advice - model? 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I'm thinking of changing my vehicle for a petrol Vauxhall Zafira, I have up to £3k to spend and am after opinion on best combination of engine and gearbox for reliability. Don't mind manual or automatic. I do mostly town work but with the odd long journey. I'm a gigging musician and like
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 Engine Management 21 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  it. it starts and runs but lacks pulling power in low gears. turbo is working ok have some doubts on flyby wire system worried about car going into in its automatic mode of revving to the max without pressing of the throttle pedal. would like to know if you can help. look forward to your replies.