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• jeep grand cherokee 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  HJ I read the recent thread on diesel automatics as I too fancy acquiring one. So what does the team think of the Grand Cherokee. There doesn't seem to be a review in the car by car breakdown. They look reasonable to me, they are well equipped and most of the 2nd hand ones seem to be automatic.
• Toyota Yaris - 17yo first automatic car, MK1 Yaris too old? 3 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all,  Sorry if I have gotten anything wrong, this is my first post to the forum, I was wanting to ask a few questions as I hadn't really found any answers to them anywhere else. I was looking to buy an automatic as my first car, although I'm passing on manual (hopefully) I
• Automatic advice 6 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, first post here, I'm looking for some advice, due to health problems I'm struggling to use the clutch as I have left leg problems so am looking to get an automatic, the problem is I'm struggling to find much information apart from horror stories, basically I'm on a limited
• Volkswagen Golf - Automatic VW Golf won't change into 4th gear 29 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  My Volkswagen Golf, 2003 automatic model has problems changing from 3rd to 4th gear. For the first 5 minutes of the journey gear changing is fine,changing into 4th with no problems. But after around 5 minutes of driving the car will go from 3rd to 4th and straight back down
• Volvo v70 2.4 auto 2000 - Automatic gearbox lifespan 6 May 2018 (Forum)
  128,000 miles and has an automatic gear box. The gearbox fluid is still a nice red colour and changes gear well. Do these gearboxes last well or is it just asking for trouble?    Any help or experience with these boxes would be most appreciated,    many
• Controlling an automatic slow speed 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  to and close to the wall ahead, brake to a stop, switch off , leave in gear ,release brake. Contemplating as to how I could control an inch forward with an automatic cvt can someone advise me in detail how I could this and how to inch the vehicle forward undercontrol and without colliding with garage
• Mercedes/BMW/Audi/VW - Premium small automatic 8 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Currently have an Audi a1 s line 1.4 s-tronic, won't be purchasing at end of PCP term only because of long term risk of the dry 7 speed gearbox. It has however been excellent so far. Anyway, I would like to get another premium hatchback next time that must be automatic, preferably torque converter
• Mazda 3 TS 1.6 - Mazda 3 advice needed 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a Mazda 3 TS 1.6 petrol but I'm not sure whether to go for automatic or manual.  It's gonna be an 06 or 07 plate,  I'm worried that the automatic gearboxes are much more expensive to fix should anything go wrong.  Is there any Mazda 3 owners that can advise
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta 96 Heater Blowers Come on Automatically 27 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, im a fairly new driver and bought my first car which is a ford fiesta 96 encore 1.3. its in great condition for age and drives fine. The only issue i have just come up against, is recently when i start the car the blowers come on automatically event though the switch
• Citroen C1 VTR+ 5dr "11/ Vaxhall Corsa SXI 5dr "11 - Which Automatic Car 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  and over 21, so insurance has a factor too place too. They are both in the automatic model as this is my prefered transmision. Any input will be greately appricated.    Thanks. 
• Toyota Corolla GS 1999 Automatic - Lost all drive and won't start 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Whilst driving at 25mph suddenly lost all automatic gears and car coasted to the side of the road - moving gear lever made no difference in any position - engine was still running. Turner off and tried a restart and engine would not turn over (turning key has no effect) - power ok as lights
• KIA Automatic CARNIVAL II PARK 2002 Diesel Eng - Diagnosis Bosch KTS 570 views error codes 4373 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  KIA Automatic   CARNIVAL   II  PARK  2002 Diesel Engine
• Fiat Croma Diesel Multijet 2000 2.4 Automatic - Engine cut-out 26 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  is automatic, it takes a while to engage neutral/park in order to restart the engine. The engine fires straight away and gives no problem until the next occurrence. The car has been main dealer serviced on time and a full diagnostic check carried out - with no problems showing up. Any suggestions
• Toyota Avensis, Ford Focus CMAX - Seq Auto VS Auto VS CVT 30 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  automatic. Few of the models are Seq Auto while order ones are Auto.   What is the difference between these two transmissions ? Also how different is CVT
• Suzuki Swift - Swift Automatic Gearbox 18 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Can someone please confirm that the Suzuki Swift's automatic gearbox is unaltered in it's latest reincarnation ? I have owned an 09 reg model from new and am considering replacing it with a 1.2 sz4 model - and read of gearbox issues - I have had none such with my older model....Also, will I miss
• 'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Automatic - Dead Fuel Gauge - 'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Auto 4 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  'P' Reg Renault Laguna (2ltr Automatic) - Leaving work in heavy rain, switched on lights, fan and radio, central locking working fine, wipers, internal and external lights all fine... after about a hundred yards the fuel gauge dropped to 'nil' even though I have about half a tank on board. I
• MINI Cooper S - Paint - DPF - Automatic 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  the diesel version (understand it uses 2litre engine from BMW 1-series) have any problems ref DPF - I see there's been lots of discussion on problems with this : are they resolved? 3. If I choose an automatic gearbox: how does this affect resale values - I've had conflicting views from Mini dealers
• Reliable cheap small auto 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I'm looking for some advice on reliable cheap small automatic cars. My other half is learning to drive in an automatic and is looking for a nice first car, golf size or under. The budget is under £2000. Can you offer any advice on which cars automatic gear boxes are long lasting, as well
• Automatic Choke Problems (Fiesta) 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Dear All, I have a P Reg Ford Fiesta (1.3 EFi engine). It clearly has a problem with the automatic choke not opening properly since in the mornings, when cold, it runs like a dog, however once it's warmed up it's fine and drives very well indeed. Whilst the car starts OK, as soon as you put any
• Best Automatic - Help Required 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking of buying a brand new automatic for Mrs D. Criteria: 1:Max RRP 16k - We are assuming we will get a big discount, so the cheaper the car the better! 2:Must have a 5 start NCAP 3: Has to be as high as the Ford fiesta, or higher for that commanding driving position. 4: No bigger