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  • N/a - Automatic and manual licences 7 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    I understand (I may be wrong) that having passed the LGV test in an automatic vehicle, one is then also entitled to drive a manual LGV.  The DVLA site states that 'you need to have a full car licence to qualify to learn to drive a bus/lorry'. I assume this means a full manual
  • Renault Scenic - Gear shift on Automatic Scenic 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a Renault Scenic 2008 Automatic, in the last few days the gear lever has become locked in position P.I refered to the hand book, on page 2:35 it describes how to release the gear lever manually, but it doesn't tell you why it happens, can anyone help me
  • KIA Cee'd II (2010 - ) - Should I buy an automatic diesel? 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    Reason for Ceed rather than I30 is we have a Kia dealer in the nearest town Hyaundai is 30 mile away. Other possible contender in the Citroen Nemo sensodrive? cheers Ps The missis needs an automatic I want a diesel (being a farmers son)
  • Toyota Auris - Toyota Auris automatic gearbox 2 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    We are looking to get a second hand toyota again and are thinking of either the Avensis or Auris with an automatic gearbox. I'd like the Avensis but not sure if it's too big a car for us (wife is not sure about parking it on our drive) so the Auris is smaller and more manageable.My question
  • Looking for a used 5dr automatic, hybrid preferred 20 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a used 5dr automatic for my mum, somewhere in the range of £10k. 95% of the time it'll be used as a city runaround. Should be: 2-4 yrs old Reliable Have parking sensors (front & bak preferred, but only back wil do
  • Volvo v70 2.4 automatic 2000 - Radiator replacement 15 May 2018 (Forum)
    Hello,    My recently aquired volvo v70 2.4 automatic, has developed a coolant leak. It seems to be coming from between the cooling fan housing and the radiator. It drips down onto the garage floor at night and when looking underneath seems to be driping from the centre
  • Have you heard of any problems with the Dacia automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I quite like the Dacia range. Have you heard of any problems with the automatic gearbox?
  • What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year?
  • Can I retrofit xenon headlights to my Mondeo? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2005 Ford Mondeo ST220 05. Is it possible to retrofit xenon headlights to this model?
  • Focus estate - recommended? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at a Ford Focus 2009 estate automatic, do you rate them? Would you recommend petrol or diesel?
  • What small auto? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax....
  • Audi TT Coupe and Roadster (1999 - 2006) - 03 3.2 New automatic transmission computer 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Hi I think my TT has developed a problem with the computer that controls the automatic transmission as, intermittently, the car suddenly really struggles to apply to the power from the engine, instead sounds strangled and accelerates really slowly. If I did have to replace the automatic
  • Audi A4 - Automatic and Four Wheel Drive 23 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    An elderly gentleman I know asks if one can buy an Audi Quattro automatic ? Not obvious from the HJ forum or Audi data. The prospective purchaser has mobility issues and neither he nor his wife want a large 4 x 4. Any other suggestions- Subaru perhaps
  • Best cheap automatic small car? 16 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all, looking for some advice for a relative who has a frozen shoulder and needs a cheapo automatic small car fast! Budget up to £1500 prefer less. Mostly city driving. Must be small sized car (women drivers and all that lol) Any recommendations? also any autoboxs to stay
  • renault 5 automatic - power steering high pressure sensor needed 25 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Hi I have a renault 5 automatic 1990. THe power steering high pressure sensor (that's what the garage said it was) burst spilling pink liquid everywhere - car cannot be driven without a replacement part. Can anyone help regarding finding this part? 
  • Citroen synergie - automatic gear box problems 14 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Automatic gearbox jumps out of gear especielly when car is cold. I have to stop the car, turn off the engine, wait 10 seconds then start again. It does it 3 or 4 times at the start of every journey but settles down after 20 minutes or so. Any ideas on the problem? or possible solutions
  • 1997 astra arctic 1.6 16v automatic 5 Door - keeps overheating 12 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    1997 astra arctic 1.6 16v automatic 5 Door   checked the water pump and thermostat both are working fine, Fitted a New rad switch, rad fan is working fine but still keeps overheating   Please
  • Corsa vs Fiesta (Automatic) 15 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    Hello, I recently asked for advice on replacing my Seat Leon with a smaller used automatic car. I have now narrowed this down the Corsa SE or Fiesta Zetec, but have upped the spec to be a new car.   Has anyone done a comparison of the two? Any thoughts to help me make
  • Proton MPI 1996 - automatic gearbox fluid change 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    hello Does anyone know a rough price for an automatic fluid change on this car? it's an old Mitsibushi design of some sort. Just over 70,000 and never been changed aFaiK.  Seems to shift oK and is smooth. So for cheap motoring it makes sense to try and keep it going that bit longer...
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 97 2.0 automatic gearbox faults 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    The CD4E automatic gearbox has not achieved the best reputation, often giving up the ghost at 80 -90,000 miles (see posts on this topic) My question is: What is the first symptom to appear? I always believed that slipping in reverse was an early indication...is this out-of date?
 

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