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  • Ford Mondeo II - O/D light automatic transmission 5 May 2011 (Forum)
    The "O/D NOT ON" light has started to flash and wont go out when the o/d button is pressed. I detect slight signs of the gearbox slipping (or am I...
  • Vauxhall Signum CDTi 3.0 V6 Automatic - Transmission judder. 10 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    Rare intermittent fault - judder or 'rounded' vibration which is neither speed, gear, road surface or wheel balance related.  Tyres are new and properly...
  • Golf Mark iv 1999, Automatic - Golf Mark iv 1999 alarm problem 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    The remote central locking has stopped working, and you have to use the key to unlock the car. So far, not too bad. However as soon as you go to turn...
  • automatics...... braking 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    I am unconvinced by the left foot braking technique on autos. i have been driving autos for many years and have tried the left foot but i feel it...
  • Audi A6 (2004 - 2009) - 2.0 petrol automatic - poor mpg 15 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Hi all Just bought demonstrator model but seem to be only getting 25 mpg. can this be right? thought I should be getting around 40 with the new engine....
  • Driving tests further to the basic car one. 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    I passed my car test shortly after the automatic allowance of licence to drive various interesting things was removed (I've had a full motorbike licence for far longer). This means I need to take additional tests to tow heavy trailers, for instance, or drive track-laying vehicles. What's
  • New cars to automatically avoid collisions? 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    "Robotic car which avoids collisions unveiled" - from "The Daily Telegraph: http://tinyurl.com/4hzvro OK, so it's not yet a car. "(snip) Mr Ando added:...
  • Mercedes Benz C-Class W202 (1993 - 2000) - 1998 C180 - Automatic gearbox not kicking down 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    No kick down at all!!! However if you floor it from stationery it seems to be fine. Also if you manually change it down to 1/2/3/4 it is fine. Is there...
  • Fog madness 29 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    on, the proliferation of automatic transmission, cruise control and automatic headlights leaves drivers of *certain large cars* comatose if not actually brain dead in fog.
  • Which family saloon? 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    My son needs to buy a family car, preferably an automatic saloon or hatchback, 1-2 years old. Which would be better, Mondeo, Avensis, Mazda6 or Honda Accord? He does about 8000 miles a year and it will be a PETROL, hes not going anywhere near a diesel after all the trouble I had with my TDCI
  • Semi automatic handbrakes 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Just been driving a Renault VelSatis, the hand brake puts its self on when you turn off the engine and releales when you start to move off, if you want...
  • One for the Citroën fans 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    A car seen for sale (not mine) in the Autotrader.... 1994 CITROEN XM DIESEL AUTOMATIC, 1994, black, 5 door, 6 months tax, long MoT, 4x e/w, c/l, p/s, a few knocks & dents, hence excellent price. £395. beautys & beasts Price: £395 Black? Diesel? Automatic? Dents? Anyone else think this ad
  • This or that car 17 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Dear John I wish to change my BMW 318i automatic for a new car which I hope to keep for a number of years. My priorities are safety,comfort and of course reliability with reasonably good performance. I prefer an automatic and I have reduced my list to a choice between a Lexus IS200
  • This or that 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Dear John I wish to change my BMW 318i automatic for a new car which I hope to keep for a number of years. My priorities are safety,comfort and of course reliability with reasonably good performance. I prefer an automatic and I have reduced my list to a choice between a Lexus IS200
  • Audi A4 diesel Auto 9 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    Help! Does anybody know where I can find websites where I can find an Audi diesel A4 automatic? I would like to know also, for future reference, any good web sites for secondhand cars (except for auto trader and E&M). Does anyone know when the Automatic option became available on the A4? Many
  • What is the best automatic car for a £6,000 budget? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Having just found out my Ford Focus 2013 PowerShift gearbox needs replacing at an extortionate cost, my lovely low mileage car is heading for the scrapyard...
  • I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered...
  • What car do you recommend for ride comfort on rough city roads? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a six-year-old Peugeot 2008. A great car but has the major drawback of feeling every bump in the road. And when you live in a poorly...
  • What spacious automatic should I get to replace my X5? 23 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am having electrical issues with my BMW X5 so I'm Looking to change. I need a large, family friendly, easy to get in-and-out of car/4x4 with a smooth...
  • What can you recommend to replace my Toyota MR2? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a much loved Toyota MR2 which has just been written off. As I am now in my mid-60s I feel a higher car with power steering is probably the way...
 

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