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• Automatics - [P] vs [N] + parking brake 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  What is the difference between these two and which is better option while standing stationary in traffic?
• Mercedes benz b200 Automatic - Faulty Gear Box 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I recently has a break down with my car due to the automatic gear box packing up. It is a 2008 diesel  model The vehicle has been serviced regularly with the dealer and suddenly the automatic transmission stalled after doing about 40,000 miles and on the overall has run up a mileage
• All automatics and DSG - Left foot braking automatics pointless & dangerous 7 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  autos from Subaru to 735i as well as 22 manual cars and have never braked with the left foot in any of them.  Forget rallying, it is an utterly pointless practice on the road.  If the driver cannot control a two-pedal automatic with one foot they simply should not be driving.
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - Which automatic, petrol or diesel ? 3 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a new, or nearly new Ford Mondeo Automatic in the near future and was wondering if any backroomers have experienced driving the 2.3 petrol and the 2.0 diesel automatics and could advise which was the best drive. I only do around 6k miles per annum, so I understand the cost
• Nissan Micra Automatic 1998 - Help 23 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  The lights on the car are coming on but the ignition wont turn over so we are not able to start the car................HELP :-)  
• Vauxhall Corsa - small automatic car £1000 ish reliable and cheap t 24 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Anyone got any recommendations?
• Why most luxury cars are often automatic only? 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Is it because when people have too much money they forget to drive manual? ;-)
• Renault automatic transmissions 16 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I know that Renault auto gearboxes have had a variable reputation in the past but I'm looking at a 2006 model. Are the problems dead and buried?
• Fiesta, Focus and Mazda 3 automatic 20 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Does the new Ford Fiesta use the Focus auto box or the same box as the one in the new Mazda 3?
• Automatic car alternator not charging battery 30 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  When driving a automatic car battery dies due to alternator failure when driving up a steep hill, car cuts out and rolls downhill. Brakes do not work, steering neither, handbrake disengages, all due to battery being completely dead. My question is how do you stop the car, Why does it continue
• Any - Automatic Braking 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  We all welcome safety improvements.  I notice an increasing number of cars with collision avoidance automatic braking of the car if a crash is likely. The theory seems excellent.  But what happens after a few years to its reliability ?  How do garages check it's state
• Peugeot 406 - Automatic transmission problem 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a Peugeot 406 automatic gear. When I start driving there is no problem in the beginning but after about 20 meter, the car seems disengaging from the gear (something like pressing the clutch in manual cars). Rpm is increasing with the throttle but there is no move. If I
• Automatic City Car/Hatchback. Suggestions? 22 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  car. Any suggestions? BTW - as I live in a city I'd prefer automatic.  
• Alfa Romeo 156 s Sedan 2.5l V6 Automatic - Purchasing a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156s 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, I am considering purchasing a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 s Sedan with automatic tranmsmission. Mileage is 40,000. Can anyone advise of key areas to inspect (for this year and model) prior to purchase and also of any major difficulties with servicing such as cam belt? Thanks
• peugeot 308 sw 1.6 hdi eco automatic - engine dies 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have a Peugeot 308 sw eco automatic 1600  hdi (2012), that I have had from new. For the last two years, I have been experiencing
• Pegeout 206 - automatic gear problem 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have an automatic 206, 2003 plate. Recently the gears box has been making a fast clicking noise when I have stopped and it is in an gear including park. Also there looks like a small leak on the left side but the oil is full and so is the power steering fluid. Any help would be greatly
• Hyundai i20 - Automatic gearbox 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Following my previous posts , We've just bought a Hyundai 1.4 I 20 automatic . 4 speed I'm curious to know what type of auto box it is and who manufacturers it .I tried Hyundai,s customer helpline ,who were no use at all. I don't think it's a cvt but other than that ive not managed to find any
• any make must be automatic, diesel, low emissions - I need help 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Having just read the problems people have had with the Ford C-Max I have now changed my mind on buying one, good job I read Honest John's site!. Does anyone know of a 1.6 diesel automatic  MPV that is reliable. I have bad arthritus and am a pensioner. Many thanks
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - Ford S-Max diesel automatic Yes or No 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I have been looking for an Automatic Diesel and test drove a S-max 2-0 140 bhp Titanium which I liked and I am very tempted to order one what are your opinions on Ford cars and there dealers and what is your experience of the S-max Any help would be appreciated Thanks
• Diesel automatics 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I want a diesel The wife needs an automatic So what do i buy??? I was biggly in the notion of the VW DSG but am now a little apprehensive of it going wrong So an I30 Hyundai perhaps? Sommat Golf / Focus sized is plently What else is out there And what is real world fuel economy like