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  • Audi A4 B6 - Is a 2004 Audi A4 2.0 Petrol Automatic any good? 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, I recently found a very good looking and mint Audi A4 2.0 Petrol Automatic for sale with very low mileage and a great price. Since there is only 2.0 badging on the back I'm assuming it's the 131 PS version. However, I can't seem to find any information on it online. I don't
  • Ford c-Max - C-Max Automatic – Worth Buying 7 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    A friend who has never owned an automatic asked me to look at a ‘56’ 2-litre C-Max for sale at a small local dealer last week. As he has never
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus Automatics 2008 and beyond 20 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Hi Guys. I'm trying to find out some thing about Ford Focuses from 2008 and newer. If I have 2 x 2008 Ford Focus in front of me and one says powershift and the other does not but both are 'automatic' and the powershift focus is a 6 speed dct does that mean that the non
  • Automatic transmission - the different types 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: The different types  Torque converter Known as Auto, unless they feature Manual override in which case they can be Tiptronic, Geartronic
  • Best automatic for my requirements...? 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    I'm in the market for a used automatic saloon. My annual milage is low, max 8000/year, and a lot of that is urban so decent fuel economy is a priority. I tend to prefer German cars and have had good experiences with VWs so that's mostly where I've been looking  Budget £6-8k
  • Ford Focus - Which Ford Focus (2008-2011) Automatic to go for? 25 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Help all focus drivers? I'm looking to purchase a focus automatic and struggling to decide which engine to go for. 1) 1.6 petrol are very common and well priced even for 2010 & 11 models. However reviews are saying this is underpowered and should be avoided at all costs? 2) 2.0 petrol has more
  • Ford Focus 2002 - 1.6 Automatic gearbox fault 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Hi All. I have just had a vehicle come into stock which appears to have a gearbox fault. It is a 2002 Focus 1.6 LX Automatic. 86k miles. It will not pull away in first gear, only second gear. Even if you move the selector to '1', it still pulls away in second. Also, the 2-3 change is a bit harsh
  • Ford Focus - Noise on Initial gear change on automatic 8 May 2011 (Forum)
    , havent pin pointed it but seems in front of pedals- this is my guess. previously this car was a motability vehicle which had, hand controls for braking and accelerators which have been removed. my car is a 2.0 petrol, focus automatic. on 2009 58 plate. any advice will be appreciated
  • I've never bought an automatic... 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Once again I'm contemplating changing my car! I go through this process far too often of spending hours trawling Autotrader and then end up sticking with the Saab. More often than not, SWMBO reins me in. I quite like the idea of going automatic, but other than one or two hire cars, I don't
  • Proton Persona gearbox noise (automatic) 29 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    I have a Proton Persona 1.6 automatic and have recently noticed a noise from the gearbox when engaged in Drive. When i engage reverse i hear a click as the gear angages followed by a buzzing sound which stops after 2 or 3 seconds. When i engage Drive or 2 it makes the same sound as in reverse
  • Clio Automatic gearbox 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
    I?ve got a K reg Clio 1.4 RT automatic that is giving symptoms of a slipping clutch. With the selector in either D,1,2,3 i get very high revs with next to no forward movement. It drives ok in reverse with no problems. Just to give you a bit of history I had the gearbox reconditioned about 2 years
  • Toyota Yaris Automatic 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    I have the opportunity to accquire a 2001 51 plate Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVTi CDX with automatic transmission. Its in mint condition with 20000 miles on the clock in a tasteful metallic green colour. Full Toyota history and there's nothing wrong with it. I have no desire or use for the car for myself
  • Converting an automatic to manual ? 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Before you jump on my head and start shouting that I?ve started a new thread where this topic has been discussed earlier ? I did a search and didn?t find anything. So here goes; How difficult would it be to convert an automatic car to manual ? ? I know that current autos may prove problematic
  • Automatic Family Car 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    Hey all, I'm hoping the fine folks here can help me with a dilemna I've been having finding a new car. I currently drive a Giulietta, but with a baby on this way, it's now a bit on the small side. Ideally I'm looking for an automatic (bad knees), that has plenty of space and can handle
  • CLS 220d AMG Line Premium 5d 7G-Tronic - automatic driving technique advise 4 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    Having driven a manual car for 40 years I have just purchased our first automatic. Can you give me some driving technique advice please. When pulling up to a junction or lights I slow and apply foot brake, at this point if i depress the brake hard I go into "hold" however sometimes this does
  • Vauxhall Vectra - Automatic Vectra cuts out when slowing down 27 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    My automatic 2000 Vectra 2.5 V6 Arctic Automatic occasionally conks out when slowing down. The engine cuts out and I lose control of the steering. I've also noticed
  • hyundai getz 1.3 automatic - poor petrol consumption 25 Aug 2011 (Forum)
           I have had a Hyundai Getz 1.3 GSI automatic for the last four years. I am the second owner, the car is a 2004 model, and has only done 33,000 miles.  It's a nippy little car, but it drinks petrol as if there was no tomorrow.  It is regularly
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 98 2.0 Automatic gearbox slipping 8 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi I was given a Mondeo 2.0i Ghia (1998) with only 28,000 miles on it from new, and a full service history earlier this year. It has run beautifully for the past 9 months/12,000 miles, although the auto gearbox has never quite felt 'right' - but as I've never owned an automatic before I just put
  • Omega Automatic Transmission 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Dear All Hope you can help because I don't really trust Vauxhall dealers! I've got a 1999 Omega 2.0 CDX Automatic estate. I've had it about 6 months and love the car but......... on the digital readout the words "automatic transmission" have appeared twice in the last two days. I've been able
  • BMW 320D automatic - Extended warranty 13 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    I wish to get an extended warranty for 5 year old 320 D auto. I could only find 3 of them FSA approved-WARRANTYDIRECT;GOCARWARRANTY;WARRANTYWORKS....
 

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