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• Making an accident worse 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My friend managed to reverse her car into the front of her house. Yes she put it in reverse instead of first! No, it wasn't an automatic!! However, the (even) crazier thing is when she did this, she went to get out the car and the door swung back on her. She kicked it so hard that, that it broke
• Biggest car design bloopers. Volume 1 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  anyone think of? I read recently about a problem with one of the new coupe-cabriolet models with a folding steel roof - not sure which one. It has a facility whereby, if it's not locked, if someone touches a door handle the elecric windows lower a few cm. automatically. This is to prevent pressure
• Primera - Persistent Engine Fault 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help me with this intractable problem?: On morning start-up, my 1997 Primera (SLX 2.0i Automatic)stalls sharply when Drive or Reverse is engaged at the initial idling revs of 1400, and will not engage until the revs have decayed to under about 900, which takes about 5 minutes
• Replacement Motorway Mile Muncher 28 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  its number so it looks like I will have to claim on my insurance. Does the driver I was pushed into automatically claim on my insurance or is he also out of luck as the van that caused the accident got away? I would also welcome suggestions for a replacement vehicle. It has to be: - a very low
• C5 'parking' wing mirrors 8 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  he left the settings of the automatic ?parking? wing mirrors in a state. They don?t now swing 90 deg. in to the body on remote locking, or if they do it?s hit and miss. Neither does the passenger side mirror swing down on reversing anymore. So, can anybody help me to get my mirrors working properly
• renault clio dti erratic acceleration 6 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Appreciate advice - similar experiences with this engine? - on the latest to go wrong with my 46k clio diesel. Any medium to heavy pressure on the accelerator results in increased revs and engine noise but doesn\'t translate into speed. Almost like a cranky old automatic - you know when your\'re
• Low mileage bmw compact - advice 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 19,000 mile 5 year old 318ti automatic from a little old lady. It's now done 23k and is loosening up nicely! it was serviced by BMW before I bought it and due to it's age they changed the brake fluid, coolant, and plugs along with the oil. It has only had 2 oil services
• Which Civic Auto? 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  have 5 doors and be automatic and be Focus /Astra size. Is there anything else I should consider? SWMBO does not like the Astra, I consider the Golf overpriced, and have never liked Ford autoboxes - and I wouldn\'t touch anything French or Italian. Any comments appreciated. Steve
• To Trevor P - HPC 19 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Trevor, Did the full stage 3 with John yesterday including Millbrook - have you any suggestions on cleaning leather passenger seats? He took my X to 130 on the big circle (changed from 4 to 5 at 110 on my automatic box) and took hands off the wheel - I chickened out at around 115 when it was my
• Shortlist opinions? 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  , and automatic transmission. Fuel consumption, driving dynamics and 'image' are relatively unimportant. Having said that, I can't quite manage to spell out the 523's manufacturer; so some aspects of 'image' may well rule out a begrudgingly-good car!! Budget is £9k tops, to be sourced from auction, and 'S'-plate
• Road tax/insurance on cost of fuel ? 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  automatic cover and not have to chase people with no assets. Although not all foreign drivers have to buy fuel when they visit the UK, any that do would also be contributing in some small way. Of course there would need to be some form of body to administer the insurance fund aspect but I don't see
• New X Type Immediate delivery UK 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  carpets,folding mirrors,inclination alarm,first aid kit,warning triangle,locking wheel nuts,5 speed gearbox. He thought he had ordered an Automatic!!! 12 miles on the clock and about 45 more when he drives it to his home tomorrow -he intends to sell it and has re-ordered an Auto. Anyone in a hurry
• the world of 1984 comes closer 20 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Moving violations this includs the story about the chap who found a surprise "addon" to his car rental bill. " Last summer, a New Haven, Conn., resident had $450 automatically deducted from his bank account
• Imported Golf V5 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying an imported 5 door Golf V5 from Trade Sales. They expect a four week wait for delivery and quote around a 3 grand saving on the UK list price. The specification quoted is as per the UK but doesn't have the automatic windscreen wipers (which I can live without), fitted CD
• good help wanted about a BX. (maybe DW can help) 16 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  my mother is selling her citroen bx, and i was wondering how much she should charge, its a 1987 E, 16TRS, metallic silver, 111,000 miles, some history, automatic, long tax and test, and has had in the past 6 months - rear spheres, new battery, alternator, HT leads, plugs, full service, ignition
• range rover lack of popwer 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Range rover 1988 se vogue automatic 112000miles . lpg conversion 1999 @ 95000. Decoke 93000 I recently purchased car It runs very smoothly always starts first time but lacks acceleration and pulling power Took car to range rover specialist who did compression test which he said showed all
• changing cars 5 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Hi For the last seven years I have been driving a Montego 2000 automatic. Yes I know, I've heard all the jokes, but it's got bags of room & does what I tell it. It's time to change though. I need something similar in size. I'm over 6ft. & have Parkinson's Disease, so it has to be a large, lazy
• Peugeot 206 lx 1.4 automatic 2001 - Diagnostics Fault? Gearbox problem? 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  this. In september 2012, I bought a 2001 peugeuot 206 lx 1.4 automatic, from a private dealer with no warranty and after a couple of weeks I noticed that there was always a strong burning smell coming from the bonnet, although it never felt that it got too hot and i couldnt really tell where exactly it was coming
• Find my daughter an automatic...? 7 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Another find me a car thread but with a few twists.. To set the scene...I have a 2012 Kia Venga Auto. Its a great car, especially for my wife who has...
• Hyundai Comfort i30 1600 diesel Automatic. - Hyundai 1600 cc diesel, glow plug problem- advice. 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I bought this car  in May 2011, from the main dealer. it was 12 months old. I have had numerous problems with the car, and repairs etc, have been...