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ford focus automatic 4 speed 1.6 year 2000 - Automatic 4 speed gear box problems? 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
Hi when I put my car into reverse it takes a few seconds to engage then it bumps into the gear ,the orange engine light is on when before the engine... -
Budget Automatic Run Around - Help!! 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
Hi Guys, Bit of a pickle here and I've searched high and low but am no closer to finding a budget run around car. Here's my requirements: - Automatic transmission - Has to be economical and cheap to tax - Usage - 30 mile round commute Monday-Friday, mainly A roads -
Is an early transmission fluid change necessary? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz is recommending that the automatic transmission oil and filters are changed at 37,500 miles, It's a 55-'plate CDi C-Class Coupe. Is this... -
Audi A4 Avant - what's causing the automatic transmission vibration? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Audi A4 Avant automatic. The problem is that it sometimes jerks and vibrates when pulling away. This is especially bad when pulling away... -
What do you think of the Toyota RAV4 Valvematic auto? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is your impression of Toyota RAV4 2.0 petrol Valvematic automatic, please? -
Topping up gearbox oil in a Reliant Scimitar 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
How do I top up the automatic gearbox with transmission fluid in my Reliant Scimitar SE5a 1975? There is no oil in the box whatsoever, however it goes... -
An older driver buying a smaller car 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 72 and looking for a smaller car. Comfort is essential, as is fuel economy, low tax, and an automatic transmission. I am trading a Corolla 1.6 Automatic... -
Sourcing an automatic gearbox 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Picanto 2004, the automatic gear box needs replacement and I've been trying to source one and the only one I found cost more that the car... -
Automatic locking 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
On the 2006 Ford Mondeo Ghia X TDCi is it possible to have the door locks autolock as you drive off and can you set the mirrors to autofold when doors... -
When should I put my new car through an automatic car wash? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Should I wait for a certain time after I have taken delivery of the car before I put it through an automatic car wash? -
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
road tax Automatic/Semi-Automatic Transmission - what can i say? im too lazy to change gears :D Relatively Punchy - I hate cars with 0-60 in forever Good MPG - Dont you hate putting a full days pay cheque in your car weekly! It would be nice if i could get it with: 5 Door Arm Rest Keyless Entry Im -
Vice Verso 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend a new or nearly new compact 7-seater with an automatic transmission? The Verso does not come with a fully automatic transmission... -
Shifty customer 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat Panda Dynamic and I was wondering how easy or not it would be to change my car from a manual to an automatic and how much roughly it would... -
C Class Mercedes CDI 220 manual or auto? 28 May 2007 (Forum)
I am keen to try and buy a new shape C Class Mercedes CDI 200 or CDI 220. Yesterday a very knowledgable Taxi driver told me he always prefers automatics; but if he buys a 1.9 or 2.0 litre diesel car be it Passat, Skoda or upmarket Mercedes, the automatic gearboxes in taxis of this size engine -
Diesel automatic: Saab or Volvo? 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
My Father is looking for a nearly-new diesel automatic. The choice has boiled down to one of 2 cars (nothing else under consideration, not even a Mondeo TDCi...): Saab 9-3 saloon, Vector Sport finish, 1.9tdi with 150bhp; or Volvo S40 D5 SE Geartronic, 2.4D with 180bhp. Both are around 6 months -
Mercedes 5-speed automatic problems 12 Nov 2002 (Forum)
I have recently purchased a 2002 Mercedes A-class automatic. The whole vehicle is turning into a nightmare that I wish I had never clapped eyes on, but I have particular concern about the gearbox. It is supposed to have a "learning" capability that adapts according to one's driving style. I have -
Do automatic cars cause traffic jams? 26 Aug 2001 (Forum)
I've often wondered, in busy traffic, whether automatic cars contribute to the jams that have no apparent cause. In the normal way of things, if a driver lifts off, his cars will start to slow down by virture of engine braking. The driver behind will realise he is gaining on the car in front -
Suzuki Swift - Gearbox Supplier 9 Dec 2019 (Forum)
About to buy a brand new Swift with the Automatic Gearbox, getting the car for a cracking price. Does anyone know who supplies Suzuki with the 6 speed automatic gearbox? -
05 place C220 cdi - Automatic gear problem 11 Jul 2016 (Forum)
My car is locked in drive mode. Can not shift the gear and can not start the engine. What should I do?