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• Astra automatics - any probs? 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anyone has had any experience of current Astra's with automatic 'box and if so, how do they perform? Call me sad if you like, but more and more of my journeys are stop/start and I'm getting fed-up of changing gear. Most of the nearly-new ones seem to be 1.6 8 valve engines
• Kia Picanto - Kia picanto automatic 18 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  My car has a leak, i drove it today about 50 miles and noticed it has a leak- partner thinks its air con as it is water and i had the heating on but i...
• BMW 530DSE AUTO - automatic gearbox whine 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  MY 2001 530DSE AUTO HAS STARTED TO WHINE WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR. THE NOISE STOPS WHEN I LIFT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IS NOT PRESENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS....
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  Does the new Golf have a cam belt or cam chain? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 petrol, with automatic gearbox. Does this engine have a cambelt or camchain?
• Nissan Pathfinder - automatic transmission 27 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Has anyone had problem with Nissan Pathfinder atomatic gearbox. Coolant mixing with  trasmission fluid causing gearbox failure and have you had...
• 8-10k miles a year, £3k to £5k budget 5 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  As per the subject, Im looking for a used car and would like some knowledge from people who know more than myself!!! Currently drive a mondeo 54 plate automatic diesel - I like automatics and would be happy with another, however I also like good MPG (doesnt everyone!) and understand
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  Will my failed turbocharger cause an MoT failure? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo on my diesel Focus 1.6 TDCi (2006) has failed - will this mean automatic failure of the MOT?
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  Buying a Boxster - problems? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I can afford (by part exchanging my MX5) a Porche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic S, but I'm worrying bout reliability and if there are any known, common, expensive...
• Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Qtronic (automatic) - brake switch ECU delay 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  When moving off, I have always kept my foot on the footbrake just as you would with the handbrake on a hill start in a manual car. As we all know,...
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  Loose rocker cover 23 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Why would the rockers come loose on my Jeep Cherokee engine? The garage is saying it has been over revved but as it is a an automatic I am finding...
• 2004 CITROEN C5 2 LITRE AUTOMATIC - SERVICE DETAILS FOR CITROEN C5 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the Correct service intervals for this Citroen. According to the Peugeot 407, with a similar engine, the suggestion is that the Oil...
• I have a 1999 vauxhall omega 2.0 automatic. - Wrong tyre size 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I took it in to have the brake pads replaced. while I was there I metioned that I have not got a spare tyre and I could do with a second hand one just...
• Peugeot 306 - automatic gearbox problems 1 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  hello i have a 306 r reg late 97 and the gears work fine when in 1st 2nd or 3rd when you put it in d and it changes gear fine when going through 1/2/3 when...
• Mitsubishi Shogun (2007 - ) - Considering.... 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I have run and towed a 'van with a 1997 2800 TD Automatic. It has NEVER let us down. Costs have been for routine servicing (by myself) and oil/filter changes every 3000 m. Mileage is 125000. However, she's a bit dated now, no airbags/ABS and other "essential" extras. I am searching for up
• Honda FR-V 3+3 MPV (2004 - 2009) - FR-V auto - torque converter or I-Shift 5 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone confirm the type of gearbox in the FR-V automatic, HJ's car by car breakdown says torque converter and its O.K, the Parkers review says it's an automated manual and avoid. Are there any owners here to recommend or warn me off? This car seems to suit an automatic because of the seating
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.8 Automatic gearbox kickdown non operative 29 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 1998 Vaxhaull Vectra auto 1800cc. The problem is that since i had the l.p.g. system serviced, it was returned without the kickdown working. Since...
• Logic of Automatic selector gate 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Having recently acquired an auto, not having driven one for some years, I have been wondering why the D and R positions in the gate seem to be the reverse...
• Insurance anomaly. 8 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I have recently exchanged the Kia Magentis V6 manual (which will be a good buy for somebody) for a Hyundai Sonata V6 automatic. Now these are very similar cars, and I thought I might get a little off the insurance for changing to automatic. Not so, I have been asked for some more money. It occurred
• Odd noise from Golf VR6 automatic 15 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  My MK3 Golf VR6 is making a sighing noise or whine when the auto box changes up at around 35mph. The noise reminds me of a slipping fanbelt, but always...
• can you stall an auto? 3 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Just curious on this one, is it possible to stall an automatic? I suppose not, as the torque convertor takes up the role of an automatic clutch. I ask this because several times I have forgotten to release the parking brake and drove off, I wonder if it really works! I did read in the manual