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  • More economical car wanted for 160 mile commute 19 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    to reduce if I did? If it won't reduce by much then it's probably not worth the hassle or expense of changing the car. I only drive automatic so would need to find an automatic diesel. Any general tips on reducing my fuel bill would be gratefully received! Thx in advance.
  • Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2004 - ) - auto-box reliability and characteristics? 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Hello, all. I'm considering a small-ish diesel automatic and note Mitsubishi appears to have deleted that model from the Colt range. Does anyone have experience of it, please, preferably high-mileage? Another forumeer had commented in passing on the Colt's auto-box's 'woeful reliability' (I
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8 automatic wipers 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    My focus Ghia 1.8 tdci wipers sometimes work while switched off, also they sometimes stop half way up the screen, then continue after a few seconds and...
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid 30 May 2007 (Forum)
    What ATF [other than Nissan NS1) can I use in the auto cvt box on my 1999 2ltr Primera auto? I had a repair done on it recently [the box] and the company...
  • Ford Galaxy V6 Automatic 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    I wondered if you could throw some light on a problem that has recently developed - car is a 1998 Galaxy V6 Ghia Auto 74,000 miles. When starting from...
  • jaguar xjs 5.3 he 1989 automatic problem 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    hi there i have a jaguar xjs 5.3 v12 he 1989 this car has been garaged for 4 years when it was brought out of the garage it started first time every thing...
  • Mondeo joins the ranks of legends like.. 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    being used for chase scenes in the Bahamas is a souped-up 140mph model [so at least it's not a TDCi then.] Craig, 38 yesterday, drives only automatics ? so the car had to be modified." I wonder if that's true (as opposed to them just starting with an auto) and if so (presuming they used an ST) did
  • 1998 sterling 825 automatic 26 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    Intermittent fault with engine cutting out usually happens at low revs when approaching a junction or roundabout.When trying to re-start engine its starts...
  • Volvo V70 2005 electric driver's seat 9 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    On a previous Volvo when you opened the door with the key fob the seats automatically adjusted to the settings for that key and are supposed to do that for 2005 V70's. On my current Volvo the seat settings are registered, but 98% of the time the seat does not adjust automatically to the key fob
  • Bump Starting an Automatic? 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    SWMBO has had to call out the breakdown services today. She left her lights on in her Honda CRV and flattened the battery. Stupidly it does not have a...
  • Diamondbrite 12 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    simple job of putting the different stuff on the paintwork so I was wondering if anyone has done this treatment and has any tips or advice. You can find out about the stuff at http://www.jewelultra.com sorry I don\'t know how to put in an automatic link. Help on this would also be appreciated
  • Anti-Kevs 19 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    a similar system to automatic wipers where fog lights automatically turn on when it is foggy. Mark.
  • Jerky Automatic Gearbox 26 Sep 2001 (Forum)
    This is a new one on me. I own a Rover 623SLi Auto and the action of the gearbox is puzzling me. It's not the most responsive of gearboxes but it's usually...
  • auto box repairer-oxford 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Can anyome recommend a good/cheap place in the oxon area to get an automatic gearbox fixed or replaced??
  • Sukuki Ignis 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    Does anyone know if the new Suzuki Ignis is any good? Particulaularly interested in the 1.5 Automatic version or AWD version? Regards Automaticallyuk
  • 10 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    A 77-year-old writes: "I have a VW Polo TDI manual and need an automatic due to left foot problems." And the inevitable advice: switch to left-foot braking. Aaaargh.
  • 1998 ford explorer - tick over 24 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    can i adjust the tickover on my 4ltr soch engine whigh has an automatic box.
  • Chrysler Neon Auto 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Would you recommend the purchase of the Chrysler Neon Auto as a reliable automatic? If not what is the best alternative of similar spec and price?
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class - New technologies 26 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Are there any quality coupes or saloons that do not have automatic transmission and/ or electronic parking brake?
  • Peugeot 208 - Any advice regarding this car? 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Any advice regarding the Peugeot 208 Automatic? Is it any good? Any owners on here?
 

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