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• 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
• Small Automatic Diesel 4 or 5 door 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I would appreciate your informed opinion on which are the best small, ladies cars, with an automatic gearbox, a Diesel engine, Air Conditioning and ease of entry and with a softish ride. I find that many Japanese cars (like the Jazz) ride like bricks. recommend. Why oh why, when the roads are so
• Ford Explorer automatic gearbox fault 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  A Ford Explorer, that is may be 10 or so years old, has just had it's faulty automatic gearbox replaced with a brand new one. On a test drive it worked fine until the box got warmed up and then it stayed in drive and had to be braked to a halt juddering. Next day, it did the same again
• Automatic gearbox (cvt , easytronic) 12 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi. I'd like your advice about the durability and reliability of the cvt or easytronic gearbox. I want to buy an automatic supermini and my favorit ones are the Honda Jazz CVT and Opel Corsa 1.4 Easytronic. Does anyone know how many km can I expect them (the gearboxes) and especially the cvt
• GM3000 Automatic gearbox problems 18 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a car with a GM3000 automatic gearbox in it. It started changing up through the gears very agressively, as though a turbo-charger had been fitted and max. thrust had been asked for! My wife refuses to go in it, it\'s that bad..... The dealer who sold it to me can\'t solve it. He\'s tried
• 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
• nissan note 2011 1.6 automatic - inner tie rod 14 Sep 2024 (Forum)
   advisory on mot o/s inner tie rod. never changed one before. auto doc tell me it's a main dealer only part.     can anybody tell...
• AUTOMATIC - fault code P0713 18 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    transmision temperature sensor.  light has come on reads P0713 its ahyundai i10  same as kia picanto. car runs ok in the main the light...
• Renault 5 Supercinq (1987 - 1996) - Automatics any good? 26 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Thinking of getting one for the misses, low mileage as are most of them but have never driven or known anywone who owns one. All I have in my mind is that...
• Diesel Automatic - Merc or BMW ? 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying a Merc 220/270 Auto. Estate Diesel or a BMW 320d/330d Auto Touring. Used if possible. In the motoring Telegraph on Saturday the BMW...
• VW Golf - Automatic Transmissions 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  The ideal replacement car for my wife would be a  VW Golf Automatic but having read so many "horror stories" from owners about the problems encountered with DSG transmissions we decided to locate and drive one ourselves and, yes, there was hesitation then "kangaroo jump" etc.  We see
• Modern Automatics 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I am planning on buying a new car sometime next year, probably a 2L diesel hatch, estate of one of these crossover things. I've been wondering whether to go for an automatic this time to save wear and tear on my aging knee joint! Back when I started driving in the seventies I had a couple
• A couple of Automatic gearbox issues 6 May 2007 (Forum)
  about a grand.) 2. Honda Accord 98 R reg Automatic, 2.0 petrol, 108k miles. One of the automatic gearbox oil pipes came off one day, it was oil all over the place. We reconnected the pipe and put another clip on, pushed it to the side and added oil. It went fine for about 10 miles, then started
• Automatic car for newly disabled wife 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  in and can't press the clutch. We need an urgent change of car to get an automatic which she can drive. Any suggestions of a reliable medium sized car which would be suitable. I will take her car and she will get something else but because we haven't planned a swap we only have a budget upto 12K. Don't