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• BMW reliability again 27 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  "General Warning about Automatic Transmissions: Many BMWs have "sealed for life" automatic transmissions. Regardless of whether you have a full BMW service history, the dealer will never change the auto fluid. Many of these boxes are failing around the 120-150k mark - often well outside of warranty
• Volvo C70 - Automatic in neutral when parked up for long time? 22 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Soon to be putting my Volvo mk1 C70 auto away in the garage for autumn/winter hibernation, and I have a battery pack at the ready, though I'll be getting...
• Decent small / medium auto options 17 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  with the brand new hybrid. Some mixed reports of the CVT in that though on how it revs and drives different to normal automatics. I think Ford now fit decent automatics to the Fiesta which might be a safe option. 
• Mazda Bongo (diesel, auto) - Guaranteed work for previous owner transferable? 11 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I bought a Bongo (diesel, automatic) in June. It had the whole automatic transmission replaced including reconditioned gearbox in March, with 12 months guarantee on the work, which was one of the reasons I bought it. It started leaking transmission fluid from the gearbox last week. Its now
• Ford Mondeo - Auto-start-stop on automatic transmission 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether the 2.0l EcoBoost Mondeos circa 2011 - PowerShift autos as standard - feature auto-start-stop as an option, or even as standard? How...
• Honda Jazz 08 - Brakes on a Honda Jazz 08 Automatic 12 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I have just received a report from Honda when my car bumper was repaired in May that the brake pads are approx 80% worn at the front and...
• Which 4x4 used car would you recommend? 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I am disabled and drive an automatic car a Renault Meganne. This car will need to be replaced in the near future. After my recent icy weather experience i am considering buying a 4x4. I do not have to pay car tax i could get an automatic on motability but the downpayments are huge. Which 4x4
• citroen c4 2.0 automatic 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I have just bought a car, which I had test driven twice and noticed no problems. But when I collected it today, whilst idling in traffic in drive, on...
• Honda Jazz Automatic - Servicing and MOT 24 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Please advise on what I should be looking for at to be done for 54 plate jazz on its upcoming MOT and service.  It had new brake pads last year,...
• Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 95 2.0 petrol - thirsty automatic 7 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, my thirsty old car is costing me a fortune. I have recently bought it, with 90k on the clock and it drinks petrol like I do beer. It is currently...
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1995 1.6 Zetec Automatic - Hose leak 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, My Partners car has developed a leaking hose. It's on the offside by the alternator and seems to connect in 4 ways: Engine, top and bottom of Rad...
• list autos in reverse VED/price order 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  What I really want A new Fiat Panda Diesel with a conventional automatic transmission, very low VED group, good MPG, able to do a few hundred motorways miles with no bother, able to convey tall passengers in comfort What I don't want A manual or CVT, Dualogic, MMT or similar unreliable
• Volvo V70/XC70 (2000 - 2007) - Automatic Gearbox failure 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I had my 2002 Volvo V70 serviced at a main dealer. Two days later the gearbox failed due to low gearbox oil caused by a leak from a pipe from the oil cooler...
• BMW auto gearbox 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  thinking of changing my automatic focus (2003) in the near future. two options at present.seat leon 2.0 tdi with the dsg gearbox or the bmw 120 se or m sport automatic. i have tested a leon dsg which i thought was great, lovely gearbox. as yet have not tested the bmw. has anyone experience
• BMW - 318i S '93 Coupe auto. Clutch/gear probs 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have an automatic BMW 318i S coupe that judders when moving off, tricky if i need to move quickly at junctions/roundabouts. It only happens when it tries to find 1st/2nd but has no probs changing gear at higher speeds. It does occasionally slip out of gear, mostly on longer journeys or slow
• automatic mondeo 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any idea what could be the most likely problem with my R plate 2.0L LX auto mondeo which has been changing gear violently with the O/D...
• road tax exemption 17 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Is a 1972 vehicle automatically tax exempt or are there any catches?
• S-MAX 31 May 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know when this will be in the showrooms? And if they're going to offer an automatic? Thanks
• Ford Galaxy - Put my automatic gearbox to 'Park' while moving 8 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  For some weird reason I inadvertently put the automatic gearbox ('PowerShift') selector from 'D' (Drive) to 'P' (Park) while moving at about 25mph.  The car did not come to a sudden stop or make any nasty graunching noises. I gently applied the footbrake and there were a few
• Renaults dirty automatic secret 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Renaults AL4/DPO has secret its called the counter its in the software for the automatic transmission ,its a clock that ticks away the time the fluid has been in the gearbox it works in conjunction with the condition sensor , its generated billions of Euros for renault dealers because renault