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• Speedo accuracy 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Folowing on from threads on speeding and cameras which touched on the inaccuracy of speedos on most cars. I've found that those automatic 'slow down' signs are triggered at exactly the speed limit for that particular stretch of road. When my speedo says 30 the sign doesn't come on but when
• Polo Rear Brakes 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  G Plate 1.3 Polo Sport. My son tells me after he changed the rear wheel bearings that there were no automatic brake adjusters in the rear drums. Is that correct. The MkII golf had them and the later Polos 91/2 on. It appears, he says, to rely on the hand brake adustment to take up the wear
• Clio unused - deterioration? 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  My "other half's" father is likely to be in hospital for some weeks, during which his Clio automatic will sit in the garage unused unless someone intervenes. What's the best way of preventing deterioration? Take it out for a long enough journey to reach operating temperature every fortnight? More
• BMW autobox oil change 4 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Can anybody advise me on how to change the automatic gearbox oil on my 1993 5 speed BMW 320i which does not have a dipstick. How do I know when the box is full? Haynes manual says leave it to a BMW garage, but that goes against my principles. Help please, Best Wishes for the new year.GGH
• Accord 1999 1.8 auto 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone familiar with the accord 4 speed semi auto's? Thinking of buying one.... but would like opinions on usefullness of the semi auto option and overall drive as an automatic. Never been a fan of auto's but now I'm getting on a bit and stuck in city traffic 50% of the time I think it may
• Mercedes 124 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  My 1992 Mercedes 230E automatic has a problem with the bulb failure indicator lamp on the dashboard. When side or headlights are used, it always comes on even though all the exterior bulbs are fine and working. It happened once before, and was caused by using a 10 watt not the correct 5 watt rear
• Why do... 19 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  ...so many new car owners remove their wheel trims from the car straight after buying it? It automatically ages the car by five years in IMHO. Are they scared they will fly off and cause damage to other cars or pedestrians? I cant think of any other reason (short of them being nicked!) Im
• 2000X + Toyota Avensis Locks 16 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  If I unlock the car (from the outside), the car automatically locks itself after a 1-2 minute delay whilst I am outside the car. Is this a fault, or is it what I call a useful security feature? My fiancee told me this happened, and I wouldn't believe it, until I saw it for myself! Thanks, Myfyr
• Honda Civic - Honda spares prices? 3 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Looking for a sub £2K small automatic for a relative. We're close to bangernomics at this price I know. On my "to view" list ATM is a 04 Honda Civic with around 80K miles. Good MOT history, but I'm told that running an old Honda can be problematic because of the price of parts compared
• 600bhp Defender?! 1 May 2021 (Forum)
  Reading a magazine I came upon an advert for Nene Overland, a well known Land Rover specialist. The advert had a picture of an engine and above it, said: "Choice of 5 installs - 355bhp manual - 700bhp automatic".  Curious, I went on the website where the listed engine conversions ran
• Manual Car Showing as Auto? 5 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I have ordered a Merc A Class online and I am collecting on Sunday. The dealers main listing and Autotrader ad said Manual, the pics show a gear stick and clutch pedal but doing a check on the car it states Automatic. Same when I get insurance details. So, a bit confused
• Bmw Cooper S - Fuel Filler opening on Cooper S 10 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Am  not normally slow off the mark but for the life of me I cant get the fuel filler open on a Cooper S on a 57 Plate I thought it could automatically be opened whilst doors were unlocked ??  Is there are a manual switch inside instead ?? I'm a female so be gentle lol
• Petrol with Torque Conv or CVT 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I have posted again as I am just after car suggestions please! People went completely off track on the last post....... I am looking for suggestions for Petrol Automatic Cars........Make + Model..... Naturally Aspirated or Turbo Charged with either a Torque Converter or CVT gearbox. Budget
• Hyundai Getz 2005 - reversing 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently purchased a 2005 automatic Hyundai getz 1.4. It may be me but when I apply the accelerator when reversing  (I don't always need gas) the pedal appears very sensitive. The slightest tap and it goes. Do you think there may be something wrong or is it me having
• Any - What does sport model actually mean 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I appreciate it probably varies between makers.  However, I was surprised when a friend referred to her sports model car as being comfortable.  I have always thought of sports automatically being uncomfortable.  Does a sports suspension mean a harder ride ?  Is this yet
• Paperwork for selling car with private plate 4 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Hi looking to sell my car with a private plate on. I understand you have to put the plate back on retention before you sell the car but do u get a new v5 document with the original on? Is Tia sent automatically or do you have to apply? Anything you have to change insurance? Thanks for your help
• FIAT 500 - Looking for a car 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hello guys, i am looking for a used automatic car around £6000. I am thinking to buy a fiat 500 dualogic but i head there are a lot of problems with the dualogic gearbox. I really like the car though and i think it looks 10 times better than my other options: Fiesta, Corsa. Any idea
• Cheap to run MPV £3000 9 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Need to change from our family sized car to something bigger. A 6 seater would be preferable, petrol. Nothing too powerful 1.6,reliable and cheap to run.We would prefer a manual as opposed to an automatic, lastly decent boot space would be handy. We have a budget of £3000. Any advice
• Volkswagen Passat CC - Passat CC auto/tip WITHOUT DSG 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Anyone out there driving the Passat CC with the conventional torque converter automatic? Not many on auto trader but they do exist! Just interested about reliability and performance. Great looking car but too many DSG horror stories and I need auto box Cheers Dave
• Volkswagen Golf IV - VW Golf SE 1.6 Auto - Rev at 4000 RPM at 70MPH 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hiya, Just recently bought this and was driving it down the motorway.  However, realised that it was doing 4000 RPM at 70MPH. It's a 1.6SE Automatic. Could anyone advise whether this is normal? Thanks a lot. Awaiting your reply in anticipation.