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  • Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    Is there any one who can help I have a peurgot 306 lx 1.6 automatic I have located what I believe to be the central locking box under the dash problem is I cant find the unlock and lock wires I have searched various forums but none of the codes for the wires match mine am I looking in wrong
  • Ford Galaxy - Diesel Automatic slipping out of gear 6 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    My 2002 diesel automatic Galaxy has been slipping out of gear, particularly when over about 40mph.  If you are very gentle on the accelerater you can keep it in gear and generally drive quite normally. Just come back from the garage where I have been told it needs the gearbox rebuilt
  • Citroen C3 - Good small torque-converter automatic 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    I'm looking around on the net for a replacement for my sister's Getz 1.3 Auto. Basically, the replacement has to be small, automatic (torque-converter, not a mechanised manual or CVT), and must have a decent enough turn of speed to overtake on a motorway happily (which the Getz 1.3 auto doesn't
  • Vauxhall Corsa auto - automatic does not engage reverse unless revved 13 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    My wife's ancient V reg Corsa automatic  is pretty reliable for it's age and regularly goes up and down the M1 between Herts and Yorks. About 70k on the clock Occasionally when engaging reverse it refuses to move without a quick flip on the accelerator after which it performs
  • Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - Automatic Wipers 10 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Hello there folks, Following on from the "Switches and controls you like-dislike" thread, I'd appreciate some advice please. I have a 2003 Megane Expression and find the automatic wipers fairly infuriating. If it's just spitting with rain, they often flap about the screen like John McCrirrick
  • Advice about broken 1988 volvo Automatic 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Can anyone help? I have a 1988 Volvo Automatic 2.3 Estate which has been with my mechanic (who I have known for over 30 years) since the beginning of February because it keeps stalling. He has done everything to get it running including change two petrol pumps, renewed the distributor and wiring
  • What's the history of folding tin tops? 25 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    Who made the first proper automatic folding metal roof ? When I say proper , I mean like in the Mercedes Benz SLK and (latest) SL, not like the automatic "targa" roofed Honda CRX of the early-mid nineties. I vaguely recall seeing some American cars of the Fifties/Sixties that had folding
  • Merc C320 Automatic fault 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2001 (new shape) Merc C320 Automatic (Tiptronic), fantastic car but with one intermittent problem which Mercedes cannot cure, and does not seem to get logged in the onboard fault recording. When starting the car and moving from P to D on the gears the car jolts into gear and when
  • Running in an Automatic 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    I have checked all the FAQ info and done a search on the techie threads, but there does not seem to be an answer to running in a new automatic. My other half (Anne) has bought a sparkly Honda CRV auto for collection on Friday from Bob Gerard (very nice and helpful people) and is wanting to know how
  • Fiat Panda automatic - Summons after admitting guilt at scene? 2 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    ?.. said none relevant to driving and No: just oversensitive accelerator on the automatic....police caller said automatics are the worst. Car uneconomical to repair, so I've a manual Suz Splash now and even took a refresher driving lesson. All fine a month later... Now received Court Summons
  • SUVs - Car Specification Options 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    My wife and I are elderly and she has severe mobility problems and we are looking for an SUV type car that has soft suspension (probably max 16" wheels), is automatic and, as we drive only about 7000 miles a year, a petrol engine. We have decided an SUV will probably best suit the need to carry my
  • ideas for decent cheap automatic runaround 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, I've been searching for a suitable car for the other half and am stuggling a bit so thought I would ask if anyone has any suggestions please? The criteria is: Preferably smallish but five door (206/clio size but can be saloon) Has to be automatic Up to £1200
  • Merc B class - Manual -v- Automatic, Diesel -v- Petrol 7 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    . We had thought we wanted a manual petrol car. The salesman is insistent that Mercs with manual transmission have very poor resale value as everyone wants an automatic. Also, he says that 95% of the cars they sell are diesel. This car will be used mostly for short journeys of a couple of miles. Every
  • SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Semi Automatic transmission 10 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, Can someone help? When I drive the car in manual as opposed to auto the performance and throttle response is definitely brisker: why is this?...
  • Renault Scenic Expressions 1.6 Automatic - Auto Warning Light on the Dashboard 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    From time to time the Auto light displays when driving.  Turning off the ignition and restarting fixes it, however what does this mean.  There...
  • Mitsubishi Shogun V6 Petrol Automatic - Engine is Hnting 10 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    My Shogun has started hunting at 40 mph - up to 40 it's fine - over 40 it's also fine - my local mechanic has tried a fuel additive but no change - any...
  • Automatics-Drive or Neutral? 14 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Just been wondering, in the interests of transmission longevity, what's the best method when stopped at a red light or in queueing traffic with an auto?...
  • astra automatic 10 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Hi, can anybody help?, gearbox goes into 'safe mode' when cold but if you switch off and restart engine when warm works fine, changed fluid made no difference,...
  • driving Toyota Corolla Auto in snow/ice? 6 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    I bought an automatic Corolla recently, and am unsure what is the best driving practice for automatics on snow/ice? As this is my first auto I am unsure of what to do. We are forcast a very cold winter this year!! Mike
  • Best new clutchless car 9 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone recommend the best clutchless car for under/around £10K. Can be full auto or semi automatic. Main criteria, ease of driving etc. Please comment if you have driven such a car and what you think is the best \ drawbacks of each. Thank you Automatically :-)
 

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