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1.25 Style Climate 2008 - Ford Fiesta central locking broken 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
Hi The issues are: - unlocking boot doesn't always work by double-pressing remote key - interior light doesn't always switch off - central locking locks then automatically unlocks (with remote key and spare key) If I lock the passenger door from within the central locking appears to work -
Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - auto gearbox 10 Aug 2015 (Forum)
Having only had a c270cdi for just over a week and asking a stupid question last week here goes with another one: as someone who is 'green' to automatic gearboxes something unusual happened today. i was coming out of town into the 60mph zone so i floored the throttle to 'kick down'. The engine revs -
Help! Need advice on a small family car 15 May 2015 (Forum)
Hi All, Really having problems trying to choose a car for me and my wife and 2 young kids to replace our ageing 2008 honda jazz. Want something smallish but a 5 door automatic hatchback for under £8500k and no older than a 2011/12. I`ve sort of narrowed it down to either -
Vauxhall Zafira A 1999 - HELP!! JUDDERING ZAFIRA 13 Apr 2015 (Forum)
im the owner of a Zafira A 1.8 16v auto 1999 X18XE1 engine. Recently shes began misfiring slightly on idle and as the car warms up the juddering and misfiring becomes worse especially under throttle, ive also noticed that when im cruising around 40 the automatic transmition will shift -
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - Citroen c4 grand picasso tiptronic gearbox problem 2 Sep 2014 (Forum)
Hi there, I am having issues with my semi automatic transmission,when starting the car and putting the transmission into auto it shows on the ecu screen as manual only and drives only up to 3rd gear initially and after 10 mins or so when warmed up, it suddenly changes to auto -
Honda CR-V - CRV 2008 Auto- Side indicator clicking noise 26 May 2014 (Forum)
Hello I was wondering if anyone else has a similar issue I have a Honda CRV 2.0 Petrol Automatic, 2008 model and every time I use the indicator lever to turn I hear the usual indicator noise being activated, but also I hear a clicking noise from the lever trying to disengage itself -
FIAT 500 - axle corrosion 22 Jan 2014 (Forum)
500 automatic. Now lacking confidence. Any similar cases? Feel people need to keep an eye on their axle condition. Any comments/advice? -
Comfortable & Quiet Crossover 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
and potholes Quiet Automatic (dual clutch or another 'lively' type of box) 9s max for 0-62mph (my current Seat Toledo TDI does just that and I would like to match or better it) Reliable I -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - Mercedes Classs Coupe Petrol or Diesel 3 May 2013 (Forum)
would take my about 10 years to get back in fuel economy but not too sure if getting a petrol with 80K on the clock is a good idea? I am looking at the Automatic versions C180 most likely although the C230 and C350 look nice. Any other ideas on what to avoid etc, I like the panoramic -
BMW530D SE - Excess Speed 58mph - 50mph 10 Jan 2013 (Forum)
I have a clean licence and have had this for 5 years+ unfortunately I committed a speeding offence on the Dartford crossing, i.e. 58mph in 50mph automatic camera zone My question is whether it is normal to prosecute or whether a speed awareness course would be offered -
Has anyone got a 'Q' car? 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
have a nice ride and a bit of room. Estate would be fine, but not too big.Petrol or Diesel. The problem is that if you spec a decent engine with a new car you automatically get all the bling. Don't want a sheep in wolf's clothing! BTW, for those that are not of a certain age, the 'Q' stands -
05 Renault Espace 1.9 tdi - error messages after brake replacement 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
there! Is there a reset code or something that we need to enter after disconnecting the automatic parking brake? Thanks -
Citroen C3 Picasso vs Skoda Yeti 29 Mar 2012 (Forum)
, and IKEA with the occasional longer distance drive to Normandie or the South of France. (I live in France) The one Rule not to be broken: must be an automatic. The Skoda being from the VW group probably is probably the better made, it terms of quality of build, refinement, and quality of ride -
Auto vs Manual Gearboxes -Curiosity Question 18 Mar 2012 (Forum)
I am curious about something... I am in American living in France. Back home in the States almost 90% of our cars are with a automatic gearbox. It can be difficult to find a stick shift, espicially a new one, my own father had to make a special order to get one from -
Peugeot 205 - Car Insurance Renewals 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
I received an email a week ago from my insurer AA advising that I could rest assured this renewal as their 'AA DEAL CHECKER' would automatically compare quotes from 20 leading insurers to combine the excellent benefits of AA Insurance with a great price. This week my renewal notice -
Advice: Best option for next car 22 Aug 2011 (Forum)
possible cost of ownership Automatic SATNAV 4 years -
Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 - 2005) - 99 4.7 Brake binding problem, help!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
Hi guys. I've got a 99 Jeep grand cherokee 4.7 automatic. I have recently have had no end of bother with the binding brake on both of front brakes. It seems ok once you start off everday but it gradually starts to get worse the further that you drive. After driving a couple of miles the caliper -
vw caddy maxi life - Winter motoring 4 Jun 2011 (Forum)
I live on a slight hill and as soon as a decent fall of snow arrives I have great difficulty getting onto my drive due to tracton loss. The adaption to the vehicle involves a lowered floor with a spring loaded ramp which is some 500mm behind the rear axile. The VW is automatic -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.25 auto - Stalling problem 2 May 2011 (Forum)
I have just purchased a second hand N reg 1996 Fiesta Zetec 1.25 LX Automatic. I have only been driving it a few days but it has stalled 3 times. It stalls after turning the engine on and trying to put it into drive. The way I have to press the brake in to put the car into drive is very different -
Renault grand scenic AUTO - Need to find someone who has a demonstrator 1 Mar 2011 (Forum)
My lease car comes up for replacement in a couple of months. I'm looking at replacements now, but the Renault dealer has told me he has NO chance of getting hold of an automatic for a test drive. I only have an auto licence, and as I'm short & disabled, I