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  • 2007 Yaris transmission (?) noise 24 May 2007 (Forum)
    I recently bought a 2007 Yaris 4-door with automatic transmission. I notice that there is a noise from the transmission whenever I slow down for a stop sign or traffic light. The noise is more noticeable from the driver's side than from the passenger's side. The noise is not easy to describe
  • Out of control Auto 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    days and it was an automatic, the first that the man had driven. He said he was forced into getting an auto because of ankle problems. He admitted that he had accidentally touched the throttle rather than the brake. (Okay easy mistake to make) My point is that there seems to be a misconception
  • Mondeo TDCI Automatic ?? 12 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Question: Does anyone have experience of the 5 speed auto version of the current diesel Mondeo?? As its an automated manual box with a torque converter...
  • Automatic-transmission problems 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    MB 320 Is there an auto guru out there who recognizes these symptoms: * On four occasions during a 200-mile trip, the engine revs surged before the transmission...
  • Fiesta Automatic Problems 17 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    I bought a '97 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Auto with c.12,000m in April 01 with one owner and a one year warranty. Only 4,000m - and 11 months - later a problem...
  • Another car suggestions request 2 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    Budget max £10000.  Usually drive around 6,000 pa on A roads, avoid motorways.  Steady driving. Looking for something similar size to ix 20.  Need high driving position.  Must be petrol and automatic. Open to any suggestions.
  • Honda crv es auto - Mk1 CRV 10 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    Hi John, 1st off thanks for this site for helping people, John can you tell me if a replacement engine from a manual car will fit my automatic gearbox please.  
  • 2015 Honda cr-v 2.2 - Towing problem 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    When towing a caravan the fridge relay is intermittantly on and off. Is there a problem with the alternator output. Have heard that Honda automatically reduce the voltage under low load conditions. Is this correct and if so, is there a solution?
  • Vauxhall Meriva - Car experience 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Going to test drive a Vauxhall meriva 2011 CDTi 1700 automatic mileage 27,000.  Any advice re things to look for, DPF replacement etc - anything which might help - will be appreciated.  It is a trusted local dealer/garage. Thanks
  • FIAT Panda - Advice on buying 7 May 2013 (Forum)
    I found a car I'm interested in buying, but I'm not certain it'd be wise. It's a 2006 Fiat Panda, 1.2 dualogic automatic with 9k miles. The low mileage worries me. Any advice on whether it'd probably be fine or not?
  • Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 1992 - Vauxhall Corsa rear brakes 20 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    New shoes fitted and bedded in and there seems to be no automatic or manual adjustment to the shoes .. the handbrake has excessive travel so does the handbrake act as the adjuster for the shoes as well? thanks
  • Hyundai ix35 - auto lights 26 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Any else experiencing a problem with the automatic light on their ix35? The lights come on when its so dark that I think it would be unsafe not to have already switched them on! I've had them checked by the dealer but there seems to be no adjustment facility.
  • Vauxhall Astra I (2009 - ) - new model astra - what auto gearbox? 15 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    the brand new model astras, what kind of gearbox do the automatic ones have? torque converter, CVT, MMT ? anyone know?
  • Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2008) - fuel consumption & reliability of Getz 1.4gsi auto 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    any one out there got any opinions/experiance on the getz 1.4gsi automatic, fuel consumption, reliability & customer service etc. Thanks
  • hyundai coupe's 15 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    i am looking to buy a hyundai coupe.i want a model with leather interior and automatic,but manuel not a problem.i have about £3000 to spend. Is this realistic? Also i would like advice on what to look out for mechanics wise? your views will help a lot.
  • Independent VW Garage Glasgow 31 May 2004 (Forum)
    Hi I am looking for a good independent VW specialist garage in the Glasgow area, can any one recommend one to carry out work tuning a Golf II with a trouble some automatic choke. Cheers Al
  • Punto with CVT 27 May 2002 (Forum)
    To quote HJ (Daily Telegraph, May 25th.) "The automatic is a CVT, but readers have had problems with this..." My own has covered 16,000 miles without problems. What is the experience of others? If there is likely to be trouble with the box, at what mileage should I get rid of the car?
  • 18 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    Manual steering locks normally attract little or no premium discount because they rely on you fitting it rather than an automatic electronic system. Obviously there could be circumstances where you don't fit it but still enjoy the discount and they would still have to pay out because manual
  • French Correlation 17 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    The advice about "Green Cards" is wrong. Check your policy wording. Most UK policies give automatic free comprehensive cover within the EU for up to a specified time like 60 or 90 days per policy year. This will be different of course once we leave the EU.
  • hyundia i 10 - not starting 11 Oct 2018 (Forum)
      I 10 automatic 2009 68,000miles. turns over , but not starting, up to now the car has been faultless.Previous day I topped up a low battery cell, original battery, and started the car to moved it two foot uphill into garage.
 

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