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• Ford/Peugeot/Seat/KIA/Nissan - Which SUV....17/18k budget 6 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  be an Automatic for the mrs to drive too. Do I go for the Mk2 3008, its got cracking reviews and plenty of equipement, or Nissan Quashqui (sales record speaks for itself) KIA Sportage? or the Ford KUGA (I was a mondeo man for many years mk3 and 4. I love the look of the Kugas but the mrs likes the 3008. Any help
• Mid Life Crisis Convertible 27 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  more than 5000 miles a year.  Any comments/experiences welcome - as well as any other suggestions. I would prefer a four seater and it has to be an automatic. 
• Ford Galaxy - 2012 - Ex Addison Lee - Ford Galaxy w transmission problem - where to sell 21 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  So quite average/poor condition Seems mechanically good apart from the automatic transmission
• Hyundai Kona - New Small SUV 4 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  consider. Have test driven Ateca but found it difficult to get out of the bucket seat! Need to get a bike in the back so boot without lip is preferred. My parents with mobility issues need to be able to get in & out. Manual, Petrol although with a dodgy left arm not ruling out automatic
• Court referral notification for speeding 29 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  A couple of months ago I was sent a letter with intention to prosecute for a speeding offence. It was my first offence. The letter said I must respond in 28 days, however, I rang the constabulary (Norfolk) and they were told if I didn't respond in the first 28 days id be sent another automatic
• BMW 2 Series Active / Grand Tourer 8 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  I am looking for a replacement to the Tucson and have seen a few BMW 2 Series Active Tourers as pre-reg with some really good discounts. They seem to be a nice mix of non-suv styling and high seating position. I will be looking at automatics and probably the Grand Tourer because they seem
• Anyone ever caught for doing 80 mph on motorway? 4 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Let me tell you the reason for asking this. My license is less than 2 years old. So, any 2 speeding offenses (2x3 points) will mean automatic cancellation! My regular commuting doesn't involve motorway journey. However, often I'm on motorway on weekends. I tend not to drive over 80 mph (indicated
• Best mid-sized auto/diesel SUV under £15k? 29 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hey all I’ve narrowed down my hunt for a mid sized SUV with the following requirements: - Diesel (I do 13-16k miles/year) - Automatic - Sat nav, xenon, heated seats - Approx £15k budget - Don’t like French, British, Korean or Italian brands I test drove various models and have narrowed it down
• Ford Focus 1.6 Powershift - Powershift Outstanding Field Service Action 25 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  to driving an automatic but I cannot say I notice any difference when driving the car but I put my registration into the Ford recall website and it said the following.  Outstanding Field Service Actions  14M02 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE  I believe this is just
• Hyundai i30 - NIP with errors 17 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  the place at about that time on Saturday 11th August. The NIP states that such a notice must be served within 14 days of an incident that may lead to a prosecution for the offence named. The offence is "Contravene Red Automatic Traffic Signal (Motorway)" which I am fairly sure I didn't do when I
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  to other friend if he wants it... Otherwise will use as a 2nd car, SWMBO likes automatics... What does the panel/jury think? I think it is too good to get £100 or so from a scrappy!
• Auto gearboxes and towing. 21 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  In the Telegraph on Saturday HJ wrote that towing with a vehicle with an automatic gearbox is not recommended. He cited gearbox overheating issues and wear on the torque converter. My new Volvo XC60 D4 has a torque converter autobox. I specified it from new with a towbar. Does this mean
• 28 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  kit comprising belt, idler pulley, plus new automatic tensioner will be around £80 the lot, so the whole job should be under £150 all in. Get that chassis steam cleaned in the spring then coated in something like Bilt Hambers underbody waxes and you will still be driving that old
• Volkswagen Golf - Should I risk the DSG (7speed) 22 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a VW Golf. Unfortunately I only drive automatics, & live inner city - so not planning on anything bigger than hatchback. The Golf has a 7 speed DSG with dry clutch (as opposed to 6 speed with wet clutch on more powerful models). I heard that the 7 speed wears out faster due
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Intermittent starting problem 18 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  My 2001 automatic C200 Kompressor has an intermittent start failure. The instrument display does not show the gear position, but all electrical components work. The battery has been replaced, the starter motor has been rebuilt along with the solenoid and the fuses have been checked. At times
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Intermittent starting problem 18 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  My 2001 automatic C200 Kompressor has an intermittent start failure. The instrument display does not show the gear position, but all electrical components work. The battery has been replaced, the starter motor has been rebuilt along with the solenoid and the fuses have been checked. At times
• Mitsubishi Colt, 2007 5 dr, CZ2, 1.5 Di-D - Loud noise whilst driving 5 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I have a Mitsubishi Colt 2007 semi automatic that has developed a loud whurring/whining noise whilst driving. It starts more or less as soon as you begin to drive, gets louder when accelerating and quieter when decelerating. It's loudest around 40/45mph then gets drowned out by the engine noise
• Volkswagen Polo - "Shock absorber" advisory advice, used car 25 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  , I am considering buying a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, automatic 1.4. There is no rust anywhere on the vehicle, the engine bay is very tidy, test drive seemed okay, although I think I noticed a slight knocking noise
• Subaru Outback - The age old question 21 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  to time and I like their reputation for longevity. The question is what fuel and gearbox type should I go for. I am a lazy driver so like the idea of an automatic (or CVT in Subaru case) but am not convinced it is the long term choice. I do about 8k a year and 5 days a week it will be used to drive me
• Honda CRV 2WD 1.6 diesel, VW Golf Alltrack or wha - Most appropriate new car, for me 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  A thrifty person, so might kinda still like diesel (doing about 15,000 miles /yr) Probably an automatic or automated manual. strongly prefer a higher from the ground seat, and a sit-up-and-beg seating position, with headroom (I have a long back) And Absolutly a decent man