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  • Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - transmission oil 16 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    please could anyone tell me how to top up the transmission fluid on the automatic gearbox, and is it something i can do in my drive at home. thankyou
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.8 adjustment to clock 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    anyone able to tell me how to set the correct time on clock on 6000cd? If it is automatically set why is the time wrong
  • new car help 19 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    hi looking at changing my car, at the moment i have a 1.6 focus automatic. looking a changing and fancy the leon or golf 2.0 140ps dsg what are members opions on these choices especially the dsg gearbox thanks
  • Toyota Tercel 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Hi folks I'm a great believer in keeping old wheels rolling along...... To this extent I've been offered a B reg Toyota Tercel automatic with just 40,000 on the clock. Any advice for me? (I was looking for an auto by the way).
  • Speeding in France 9 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    I read in the French press that tourists, doctors, lawyers and the handicapped enjoy "automatic leniency" when it somes to speeding. Has any user of The Back Room ever been "done" for speeding in France? Certainly, the police there are seldom to be seen on the roads.
  • MOT extensions ceasing after 31 July 30 Jun 2020 (Forum)
    The automatic MOT extensions are coming to an end on 31 July. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020
  • Nissan Micra K12 - Daylight sensor 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Hardly a showstpper problem, but does anyone know where the daylight sensor for the automatic headlights is? SWMBO's headlights stay on in the daytime with the switch  in "auto", so either the sensor has failed or something is obscuring it.
  • Renault Scenic (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.6 auto box fault 7 May 2008 (Forum)
    can only get 3rd and reverse on my automatic gearbox,help please (think it's in some sort of safe mode)
  • Seating 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Main reason for buying my Honda CRV automatic was ease of entry/access due to a stiff back. Now find that short seat squab causes bad ache in right upper thigh and knee. Any recommendations please for a car which will overcome these problems.
  • Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - rolldown on electric window 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    the r.n.s window (electric) on my golf sometimes automatically reverses when it reaches the shut position the other 3 work fine is there any adjustment?
  • Renewing a Sump gasket - Astra mk3 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    I'am am going to replace the sump gasket on my 1.6i Astra Mrk 3 (Automatic. Can anyone give me any hints or tips in how to do this. Many thanks
  • volvo v40 gdi 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    I'm changing the drive belt and 'fan'belt on a 1.8 volvo gdi engine. Does anyone know if the tensioner is automatic on this (no owners HAYNES for this particular engine). Also does anyone know what the tension should be? Appreciate any help.
  • New 04 Acura TL came in today in the USA 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Just the automatic, 270 HP, nice amenities and interior and exterior. The 6 speed brembo one with LSD will come in Nov. http://www.acura.ca/AcuraMicrosEng/TL/Gallery
  • ML320 Passenger Airbag 26 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Anyone know if it is at all possible to turn the passenger airbag off on an Merc ML320. Mercedes won't because they want to sell you an expensive baby seat that has a transponder in the base which automatically switches off the airbag.
  • Mk4 fiesta 1998 - Little project 23 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    Hello people of the world, does anybody have any recollection of this vehicle mk4 1998 fiesta zetec automatic 42,000 miles... just recently purchased as a little project.. just curious to know ? ?? 
  • hyudai i10 - sticking brakes 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    back brakes, rear discs. hyundai2009  i10  automatic, 73,000miles  .stuck on . when it cools down there ok.  Both sides the same .Handbrake seems fine. seems to be a regular fault on this model. any ideas on what the cause is
  • Cavalier estate 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Only thinking the other day I haven't seen one of these for a long time. The best part naturally came from Holden. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Cavalier-1-6-GL-Estate-Automatic-/172546089907?hash=item282c8c63b3:g:pCYAAOSw3v5Yruta
  • spare wheel - old tyre disposal 7 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Went to get tyre fitted to new spare wheel. Wanted to charge me for disposal of old tyre but pointed out no old tyre to dispose of. Sorry automatically charges. But adjusted price. Could not remove.
  • Honda CRV with roof rails ? 5 May 2014 (Forum)
    Am looking for a good crossover possibly the Hondar CRV, Nissan Qashqai or the Mazda CX-5.  Must be automatic, 2L, petrol with roof rails, but can't seem to find a CRV wiith those exact specs.  Is it possibkle?
 

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