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• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 98 2.5 Auto gearbox 'thumping' into gear 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  2.5 V6 Elite with 110k on the clock - on a few occasions recently the gearbox has held on to 2nd gear too long and when it changed up it has done so with a thump. One time this was a very hard thump and the fault message 'automatic gearbox' appeared on the computer display. Any ideas would
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 1998 2.2 smoking on startup 11 May 2008 (Forum)
  My renault espace deisel. When starting smokes (blue white)and misses for 20 minutes, and then goes perfectly all day. Have checked the EGR valve and no problem there. Checked the cylinder head and ok. Looks like the automatic choke is stikking, but I dont think this has one? would be gratefull
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 handbrake adjustment 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me how to adjust the handbrake on my 01 1800 Mondeo.It looks like there is some sort automatic mechanism on the handbrake lever,but how does this work? I have replaced the rear pads and discs and the h/brake works ok but the lever still comes up a bit too far,in my opinion.Can
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1999 1.1i - idle/carb 14 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  automatically adjust the idle?? Thanks, Richard.
• Breakdown Cover - Observations? Recommendations? 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Folks, We're with AA, Option 200, paying £114.yr. Homestart, Relay, etc. This has always seemed a tad expensive, but Mrs g and and I are covered for both cars. MoreThan offered me a deal bundled with insurance renewal today, circa £35.00 for one car. Are these "cheap deals"? It had automatic
• Road Tolls in Peak District? 26 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  these are the automatic sensors needed for the tolling. Does anyone know if this scheme is being pushed ahead or am I just paranoid?
• 05 Astra 1.8 - Rattle on startup 12 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I've bought an Astra H 1.8 automatic 55 plate via Network Q. I'm new to Vauxhalls so I'm not sure of a rattle on startup, it comes from the offside of the engine where I think the belts would be. After a few miles the sound disappears, I thought it could be something running short of oil at startup
• Ford DSG gearbox 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  hi been thinking of changing my mk2 focus automatic. been looking at leon dsg and the civic i shift. looking up info on the web about the dsg gearbox i found info on reports that ford and volvo to start using their own dsg type gearboxes in late 2007. no real time schedule or info on which models
• Vauxhall Zafira, VW Touran or Ford C-Max 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  petrol engine. Would like an automatic but will be happy with a manual. {Typo in subject header corrected - DD}
• Ford Mondeo Tdci - Turbo Problems 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 Mondeo Tdci (128 HP) automatic with a pneumatic variable vane turbo charger. Last year (40,000 miles) it began to lose power below 2,000 rpm and there was hesitation at 1,500 rpm. The Garage could find nothing listed on the computer. Eventually I changed the turbo and this cured
• Is my E-Class a write off? 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  would that mean an automatic cat d and should it be written off? should I be concerned that it will be re-alligned?
• VW Golf fan / AC only works on full 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, The interior fan on my mark 4 golf (the basic model, not the fancy automatic digital climate one) only works on full blast. The air con light comes on when it'd turned on, but no air comes out of the vents unless the knob is turned to the '4' setting. I''m seriously hoping it's a simple fix
• Safety Door Locks 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have noticed that most of the new German cars I have been in recently automatically lock their doors when the car is in motion and then unlock again when stationary. Whilst I see this is a safety feature, it must surely put a lot of wear on the door lock actuators compatred to 'normal' use. Does
• MICRA CVT Problem 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My wife runs round in a M-Reg Micra with an automatic gearbox. Now sometimes stiff to get into gear it is also making an awful grinding noise. Anybody know of a cheap repair that will get us anopther few months out of it? I will scrap it eventually but while I don't want to strand the missus I
• RHD Opel - can they be imported? 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Can rhd Opels be imported from Germany or Netherlands? The model I want, Vectra Estate (aka Caravan / Stationwagen) Design 3.0CDTi automatic, has a higher towing limit than the Vauxhall version. I know rhd Opels can be imported from Ireland but the 3.0CDTi isn't available there. Which other
• Focus TDCi CVT 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I see that the Focus TDCi CVT automatic is again availabel for sale, after a long period when it seemed nobody knew just when this variation would be available. Anyone know why this should be, as I still can't find any mention of it on the Ford UK site (no doubt someone will tell me
• Transit with Durashift 16 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I own a Motorcaravan based on the Ford Transit and am thinking of changing it for a newer model equipped with the Ford Durashift automatic transmission. What I would like to know about is other peoples impressions of driving such a vehicle, for example, is the gear change smooth, how reliable has
• 1993TD toledo heavy clutch and g/box 6 May 2006 (Forum)
  need to rebush the g/change and can i adjust the clutch or is it automatic?? cheers Ray
• clio gear selector cable 9 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all it's my first post on the site so please be gentle. The car is a clio 1.4 automatic on a K reg. Can any body tell me how to get the gear selector cable off from the gearbox end please. Ive tried pulling the end off from the pivot but no luck. I didn't know if it's held on with a circlip
• Buy used car at auction now or Jan? 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  So I've got about £11k burning a hole in my pocket, am hoping to buy an ex-fleet diesel automatic car (audi a4 / passat / volvo s60 or equivalent). I've been reading the auction news for a few months now and figure I'm ready to have a go myself. Question is - will I get more for my money now