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• Executive diesel automatic saloon 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Ok all I really really want an automatic however as I do 20k miles pa the maths tells me I have to get a diesel. Now I know lots of people on here say you need to be doing > 30k pa to make diesel a better choice than petrol but from my spreadsheet I just can't see how this adds up. 42mpg vs
• 2022 Citroen C3 & Dash Cam 3 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  So I finally made my choice and bought a 1.2 110 Citroen C3 Automatic! I have two questions: 1) For those that have the above car, are you happy with it? 2) Does the dash cam activate when the car is parked? For example if someone drives into the car when it is stationary and not switched on.
• Any - Outsourcing our brains 7 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Driving home in early evening gloom the vast majority of cars had their headlights on.  Those who didn't were relatively new.  I wondered if they were on automatic. Then it is not your decision to put on lights but a rigid decision making system. I have concerns about
• All electric cars - National Grid to stop EVs charging to avoid power cuts 17 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  "New electric car charging points in homes and workplaces are to automatically switch off in peak times to avoid potential blackouts."     https://fleetworld.co.uk/ev-chargers-to-turn-off-at-peak-times-to-protect-national-grid/
• Small car recommendation £2000/Auto 25 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, My Mrs needs a smallish (Up to Golf size) runaround which needs to be an automatic.  Budget is up to 2K ish. I'm into VW's but don't really care what it is as long it's reliable. Honda Civic
• Heading for Madrid after 23-11-2018? Beware 10 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/10/05/inenglish/1538733317_890210.html The traffic department automatically issues ECO labels for hybrids, etc. Unlike Paris, there doesn't seem to be a system for visitors to receive one. Not sure how "Occasional visitors may be allowed
• Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - Driveshaft oil seal, do both? 7 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Automatic box, one of the driveshaft seals has most then likely gone, haven't had a good look just yet but getting ready too when it occurred to me, if I'm doing one what's the possibility the second will go?  Regards
• Everybody watch out! Big Brother - Telematics and connected cars 8 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/insurance/car/insurer-knows-text-drive-make-pay/ So when we all have a sim card in our car dash we will be followed/tracked and then charged for the privilege, and then get the speding fines or parking tickets automatically!
• xc90 - best lights I've ever used. 11 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Got a Volvo xc90 as a courtesy car, first time out in the dark and it's awesome. Lights follow where you are steering and when you get the headlights on its like daylight... I heard these cars dipped beams adjust automatically to avoid annoying oncoming cars but not sure.
• SsangYong Tivoli - anyone own one ? 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  it been trouble free ? What is the Automatic like ?  
• telephone boiler sales spiel 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  The other day I listened to one of the cold calling messages about central heating boilers I usually delete automatically on the first sentence. He said that from the end of 2016 all homes MUST have an A rated boiler.  I do not believe this to be the case, but wondered
• Seat leon FR (200) or Skoda Octavia VRs 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Ive finally decided to consider the above cars after much thought thanks to help of HJ users.  I guess im looking for someone to convince with either one? What would guys recommend? Also do i go for a manual or DSG (automatic)? Thanks abs982
• Full service history? 13 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-Toyota-Corolla-1-3-gl-automatic
• Audi R8 GT Spyder 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/audi/8553170/Audi-takes-the-wraps-off-R8-GT-Spyder.html Details released of the Audi R8 GT Spyder.  Automatic as standard.  Why?!!!!  Does anyone else think that although very nice levels of kit and reasonable looks
• Isuzu Trooper (1987 to 1992) - 90 2.6 Overdrive problem 10 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  My 2.6 Trooper (automatic) only changes into overdrive at high speed (70 and above) and randomly changes down again - v. annoying and v. bad for petrol consumption. It only has 20K(!) on the clock, by the way. Has anybody come across this before?
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 94 1.6 part name ? 8 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I need help on finding a part for my old peugeot 205 (automatic transmission) - I am trying to buy the unit where you fill the oil but I reaaly don't know the name of it. I hope it makes sense. thanks thomas
• Mercedes Benz SL W129 (1989 - 2001) - 98 320 don't start all the time 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  the car is not used alot,and when I try to start sometimes it fails.Sometimes the lights on the dash come on and sometimes they don't.When I sit there for a while trying it will start,it seems to be getting worse,Help?[it is an automatic]
• Mazda Mazda 2 (2007 - ) - will an auto or cvt be available?? 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anybody knows if the lovely little Mazda2 is likely to be made available with an automatic or CVT in the near future. Also, has anybody managed to persuade their local, friendly, Mazda dealer to let them have one for a 24 hour (or longer) test drive? Cheers.
• Mercedes Bicycle 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  They've just given their automatic geared bicycle, which was launched last year a revamp. It's now a full 4 kg lighter, along with an intelligent lighting system, which also incorporates a parking-light function, as well as the rear light flashing when the bike is being ridden slowly. Yours
• jaguar xjr 19 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  i was very fortunate to have a drive of my friends supercharged xjr jaguar. have never driven a automatic before i was amazed how smooth the gear change was and how refined and smooth it was. my friend told me they have gm or mercedes benz auto boxes to handle the power and torque. one