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  • Toyota Yaris - Transmission problem 20 Oct 2012 (Forum)
      I own a toyota yaris, automatic, petrol, 5 door hatchback,52 plate. Last week car stopped all of a sudden and would not drive when put in D mode. Its a bit weird- If I restart the engine, car drives in first gear for a bit as soon as the speed increases it goes back
  • Chrysler Grand Voyager - car cuts out for no reason whilst driving 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    hello everyone, i have a 1997 chrysler grand voyager 3.3le automatic. for the last couple of months had a problem with the car cutting out whilst driving, i can cost her in nuetral and turn the ignition off, and then use the key fob to de-activate the alarm and then start her again
  • BMW 520d SE auto tiptronic 2007 - 520d auto tiptronic juddering 20 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    have just purchased a 520d SE automatic tiptronic, 2007 June with 32K on the clock the car has been fully serviced at BMW and has an enhanced service package running for 5 years. When I run up to a stop say at traffic lights and leave it in "drive" there is a movement from side
  • 2004 Toyota Prius - Buying 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    consumption point of view 2. reliable, reasonable comfort 3. Needed automatic with cruise control it is priced at 7000 pounds.  I need your advice on the following please 1. Is it a reasonable price 2. I would try and sell the car in 3 - 4 years, considering
  • Battery choices - is calcium a worthwile buy ? 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    not used, took taxi to airport), drove to Waitrose (about 2 miles), stalled once along the way (got used to driving an automatic), left the wife and kids in the car with the cd player on, and when I came back (no more than 15 minutes), battery was dead, and had to be jump started. I reckon that batteries
  • Honda Stream (2002 - 2006) - 04 2.0 Fault Code P1739 on Honda Stream - HELP! 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    I have a Honda 2004 Stream 2.0l i-VTEC (K20A) semi-automatic engine with a fault code P1739. I have noticed a flashing D (D4) indicator light at the dashboard when driving. The flashing is intermittent and goes off when I shut and re-start the engine. It had happened at least 4 incidents in 2
  • Volkswagen T4 Caravelle (1994 - 2003) - 02 1.9 central locking/keys 21 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    My daughter has recently acquired a diesel automatic to transport her large brood and, whilst it is running very well, she has experienced one or two problems on which she and I would appreciate any available advice. Central locking appears to operate on the two front doors and the tailgate
  • Vauxhall Signum (2003 - ) - Value 2 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Any thoughts from you knowledgable folk please on the value of this. 58,000 miles, 5 Speed Auto, 5 Door Executive Hatchback, 58000 miles, Metallic Silver, Petrol, Automatic, ABS, Air conditioning, Alarm, Immobiliser, Alloy wheels, Audio remote control, Body coloured bumpers, Half Leather seat trim
  • Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - 96 2.0 Tapping noise when accelerating 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    My ex co car (automatic) has done 106,000 miles without major fault. It has been serviced at local Honda dealer since new. For past 6 months I have noticed a tapping noise from engine when accelerating especially after 2,000 rpm. It is very pronounced on cold start but can still be heard after
  • Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 1.6auto do they really drive that badly ? 16 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    My father has a 1.6 petrol Meriva 08 Automatic. I have not driven another auto in this model & the dealer doesn't have another auto to drive but I have to ask do they really drive that badly ? its all or nothing when you go to pull away & does so with a jerk and is so indecisive when changing gear
  • Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 97 1.2 - Turns over but will not start 11 Apr 2009 (Forum)
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  • Would you buy a new car? 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    with tax for 4500 quid - now they are selling at that for a year old model. A family member bought a Saab, 57 plate sport/auto, 9k on the clock, convertable for 11k - 21k saving. Smaller automatic cars are retaining their price better as our daughter is looking for one as her first car, max spend 4 - 4
  • Renault Scenic (1996 - 1998) - 1998 1.6 auto- engine won't start. 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    My Father has a 1998 1.6 Renault Scenic automatic. It is kept in a garage. Twice in the last three months it has not started and had to be recovered to the local Renault dealer. Both times it had stood overnight in the garage. The dealer has now decided that the UCH (universal control hub
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - Coolant life 21 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    I have just disposed of my 10-year old 2 litre Renault Mégane RXE automatic (and for the francophobes, it has covered over 90,000 miles and, apart from the usual service consumables it has needed one wheel bearing and one ignition coil in that time. Last month it went the length of the Alps
  • Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 06 - electrical issues 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    I have recently bought a used 2006 Renault Laguna Initiale and I have found a couple of minor (yet niggly) problems. The automatic headlight adjusters don't seem to work, they are set in the lowest height ( leaving little visibility in pitch dark). The rain sensitive wipers don't work
  • Hyundai Trajet MPV (2000 - 2008) - 04 2000 Engine will not start 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Diesel Trajet Automatic, 35,000 miles, FHSH and been very reliable so far. Filled up with biodiesel about two weeks ago and the car has been running very well. This morning, the car started OK and idled OK, but had no power. It stopped and was reluctant to start. After several attempts
  • Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 99 1.4 - 'STOP' warning light has appeared 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    irritating. Any clues? The car's driving fine other than those things. Cheers, Josh {No need to repeat what you've already selected from the drop down menus as this automatically gets included within the subject header}
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 W reg 2.0l estate auto petrol water leak 4 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    hi all. i have a water leak on my mondeo estate 2.0L petrol automatic. its coming from the area around the temperature sender, i think. where it is cliped into the thermo housing, that is secured by four bolts onto the head, i beleave it has a couple of hoses on the housing also. i have replaced
  • Honda Civic Hybrid UK (2006 - ) - rear washer and other oddities 3 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    out when stationary in traffic, as a passenger, I wasn't aware of being in anything other than an ordinary automatic. Was this just a sign of the battery charge being low or is the change of power source not especially obvious?
  • Small Car, must have armrest (really...) 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Must have a centre arm rest. Without it I get a really bad shoulder 2. Diesel also a must. Haven't got the ability to drive a petrol without revving it to death 3. Automatic is a 'would be nice' 4. Seats must be okay for a 6' person - I find the Micra seats too small to support my shoulders I know
 

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