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• Small Automatics - Why Not? 9 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I was interested to read HJ's comment on the Toyota Soluna:- "So, a great little car. Certainly the best small automatic I have ever driven. But sadly a car we are unlikely to see in the UK. Small four door autos just don't sell big-time in the UK," My wife, daughter and daughter-in-law all drive
• Diesel automatic? 23 May 2003 (Forum)
  Any reliable diesel automatics, (2nd hand) up to £10k? Would have to last the next 10 years Comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
• Another automatic question 10 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  I've had a few trips to the US over the years and all the cars I've rented have been automatics and presumably TC automatics. I've always wondered whether, when you're waiting at a junction or in a traffic jam, it's best to put the car into neutral or leave it in Drive but put your foot
• Golf diesel automatic - VW Golf diesel automatic gear box failure 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  Has anyone else experienced a breakdown due to the failure of the computer that runs the gearbox, it led to loss of power and eventually stopped on a roundabout....
• Mondeo tdci 130 automatic 23 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  hi, I know there is lots of discussion on here about the 130 tdci....But I wanted to get more infromation on this engine in automatic form. Has anyone experience of running these to high miles? if so what were they like vs the manual. And also if anyone has remapped the automatic tdci
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Automatic gearbox 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  How do I check my automatic gearbox fluid, should the engine be running whilst I check the fluid?  Thanks.
• Automatic Only Licence 29 May 2019 (Forum)
  A lady I know is coming up to 40. She started learning to drive half a lifetime ago but never followed it through. Now with a young son she is keen to start driving as public transport cannot be relied on. She wants to go for an automatic licence but her partner (who coincidentally drives
• Kia/ Hyundai DCT Automatic gearbox problems - Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION(DCT) Problem 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) Problems Apparently there is a big problems with the & 7 speed DCT (dual clutch transmission) automatic transmission. I believe they are fitted to a range of Kia/Hyundai cars, I believe Ceeds/Optima/Sportage etc
• Driving an automatic 20 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I've just replaced my 91 BMW 320 16 valve manual with a 93 320 24 valve automatic transmission. This is my first automatic and I have immediately noticed both poorer performance at low speeds and overall much higher petrol consumption. Leaving aside the possibility of there being a fault
• Older small automatic cars 3 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a older, reliable, small car with an automatic gearbox? The budget is roughly £1500. Needs to be auto because of mobility problems.
• Automatic Toyota Celica 3 May 2003 (Forum)
  Is there any reason why Automatic Toyota Celicas are available in the US and Japan but not in Europe? Does anyone know if Toyota are likely to launch one over here?
• Best small automatic for £12.5k or so ? 1 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a small automatic car for my daughter. We have c£12.5k or so. More confused after reading reviews about this automatic gearbox or that. Most miles around town and single carriageway roads, occasional dual carriageway, rarely motorway. Practicality and reliability prime
• Audi A4 model 1998 1.6 automatic gear - Audi A4 model 1998 1.6 automatic gear 10 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  my car gear does not transmit smooth and the RPM rais and then transmit and sometimes doesnot transmit untill getting my leg away , can anyone help me...
• Recommendations for Small - Mid Size Automatic 12 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone recommend a small/mid size automatic for a budget of £5K? Will be mainly for city driving and the odd longer journey. 
• VW Up automatic - Towing behind a Motorhome 30 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Has a VW Up Automatic got a suitable gearbox to allow it to be towed behind a Motorhome for lengthy trips aboad?
• Vauxhall Signum (2003 - ) - 06 1.9TDCi Oil cooler for automatic 20 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Will I need to fit an oil cooler to Signum 1.9CTD automatic to tow caravan?
• What's "Automatic" Air con? 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  As opposed to manual one? (on the new Grand Vitara 3dr) Does it come on automatically without the driver being able to control it? How does that work?
• Can automatics tow? 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  Can a car with an automatic gearbox tow a manual gearboxed car? I was going to use a fiat Punto manual to tow with but the tow hook appears to have the wrong thread for the hole! Anyone heard of this problem on Puntos? Need a new tow hook ASAP but they might order the wrong threaded hook for me
• to tow or not to tow an automatic 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Whats the opinion these days on towing a vehicle with an automatic transmision.Yaers ago it was advised to disconnect the prop shaft,not eay with a front wheel drive.The reason I ask is a friend who has a Rover ?? auto needs to get it to a garage to fix head gasket (K series engine)the garage said
• Automatic Car Washes 17 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  What do the backroom members think of automatic car washes?Lack of time,bad weather, and seasonal illness have prevented me washing my car as often as I would like. I normally wash my car by hand and I was thinking that using an automatic car wash might be better than nothing. What are peoples