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• EU directive Black boxes SOS from april 2018 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  The latest EU directive approved Tuesday mandates the fitting of black boxes capable of SOS / remote interregation. Supposed reason: in case of an accident the emergency services are contacted automatically. Unintended consequences: Emergency services overwhelmed with millions
• 2007 Audi A4 turbo 2.0 automatic - loud ticking sound on Audi A4 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  For the past 6 months, my audi a4 has been ticking and rattling.  I've taken it to two different repair shops and neither of them can figure out...
• Reanault Modus Diesel Auto; Mazda 2 Petrol Auto - Robotised-clutch Gear Selector Fails to Engage 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Currently with a Renault Modus diesel, but also with an older Mazda 2, the semi-automatic robotised-clutch gear selector, when placed in neutral at traffic lights, sometimes fails to engage drive (first gear) to set off. Always seems to happen
• Audi A4 1998 2.8 - Automatic gearbox issue 24 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I bought my Audi about six months ago, Its been running like a dream. I now have encountered a problem. Everything runs perfect, smooth gear change etc....
• Nissan Micra SE 1.4 Automatic - New or 2nd hand steering wheel under warranty? 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone advise? Hi, I bought a used car in September(very low mileage). This car broke down under the dealer's 3 month warranty &...
• Nissan Micra SE 1.4 Automatic - New or 2nd hand steering wheel under warranty? 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I bought a used car in September(very low mileage). This car broke down under the dealer's 3 month warranty & steering wheel needed replacing....
• Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 2003 front wipers 20 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi guys, My Sister in law owns a 206 with automatic wipers and automatic lights. As of last week the front wipers decided not to work full stop. First thing i changed were the fuses with no joy. After doing a bit of research i decided the next thing to change would be the Comms 2000 unit
• N/a - Autobox + aged drivers = hazard 10 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  The other day I saw a Corsa reverse over 20 yards at increasing speed across a pedestrianised area of the town and smash into a shop window. Guess what: automatic gearbox.  And? Elderly lady driver. Apparently she said, "it stuck in reverse and revved up". Fortunately
• Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 LS Auto. - Manufacturer's Warranty 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  We often receive enquiries from clients who require a short term lease on a comfortable automatic car. This can be because an employee has a temporary ailment that prevents them from driving a manual car or they are awaiting delivery of a new car with an ever-lengthening build time
• Note 2009 Accenta Automatic - Nissan Note, Noise on starting 23 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I have an intermittant problem, can anyone help? On starting from cold,  just sometimes it makes a horrendous noise for a few seconds.  It...
• Nissan Mrica automatic - High pitched whine in engine 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My Nissan Micra 1.3SLX 16 valve has developed a high pitched whine in the engine.   A mechanic seems to think it is a dry bearing either the water...
• Diesel / Convertible / 4X4 what's out there 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  A good friend of mine at work is wanting to get rid of her Mercedes SLK. She still wants a convertible (could be a soft top though), she wants a diesel this time around for better fuel economy, the car needs to be about the same size (an A5 would be too big), it needs to be automatic and finally
• Ford C-Max CVT - How to check the auto transmission fluid level? 26 May 2010 (Forum)
  that one reason for failure may be overfilling of the special automatic transmission fluid, so check this carefully and if necessary have some drained from it. I have owned one from new since 2005, and it's been very reliable.  But HJ now has me worried. Can anyone tell me HOW to check
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Good price? 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Nissan Micra 1.2 tekna 2008 £6995 8000 miles Main dealer 16'' alloy wheels 6 CD autochanger Air-conditioning Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic lighting system Automatic rain sensing wipers Battery Save Bluetooth integration Body coloured bumpers Body coloured door handles Body
• Honda Civic UK (1995 - 2000) - 96 1.6 Automatic-Handbrake does not hold 28 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Its mum's car. !996 N reg/5 door with 54k She says when in drive with the handbrake on the car moves forward, with a groaning noise coming from the rear...
• Vauxhall Zafira B (2005 - ) - 2007/57 Models - Diesel Engine Problems? 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Considering to buy a 2007/57 2.0 diesel automatic. However, I am disappointed to read several owner reviews on What Car? complaining of diesel engine problems. Do any HJ list members have problems with recent model Zafira diesel autos? If not the Zafira, I'm looking for a reliable 6 seater
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.4 Change oil and Service Indicator 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  ! Can anyone tell me, as this car seems to automatically tell you everything, does it automatically update itself when the oil has been changed? I am going back to the garage on Saturday but would like to have some info behind me for when I see them. I can't find anything in the manual to say
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Buying Mercon V autofluid - online ? 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of a source of Mercon V automatic transmission fluid . I wish to do a fluid change in my Mazda6 - the fluid is becoming discoloured, and I understand it has a Ford automatic box that needs Mercon V spec fluid, not the usual Dexron. Loads of places selling Dexron III, (which I
• Almera, Corolla or Astra automatic? 11 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I'm searching for a car to suit a mature relative. Previous car was a 2.0 Mondeo petrol auto, reliable and 40 mpg on a run, but 26 mpg in the Yorkshire...
• Automatic - what to do 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have just become a new owner of Steptronic gearbox - plus car of course :-) and am just getting used to it after 20+ years of manuals. One...