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• Focus C-MAX TDCI CVT? 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  A diesel with a CVT sounds to me like a very nice idea -- diesel economy, and a smooth automatic, without much of a dent on performance. Comparing the "Fuel performance and emissions" figures of the automatic against data for the the manual, it looks resonably efficient: * Fuel consumption up 16% (5.7 l
• Astra automatic gearbox problem 23 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Just stumbled on this site - fabulous source of information! Anyway, I recently picked up an L-reg Astra 1.6 Automatic from my Gran, who can\'t drive any more. :( Well, I just wanted to ask someone who might have experience with Astra autos - from a cold start it changes gears at much
• Ancient threads 16 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  No - not my day to day clothing. Yet again a very old topic has reappeared.  Is there no software facility to automatically convert a , say, two yr old thread to 'read only'?   Or do HJers enjoy such resurrections?
• Volvo V70 - Your views please 11 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Been offered a 2004 V70 with the 5cylinder Diesel engine and semi automatic gearbox by a friend. Be grateful for your views as this model doesn’t seem to be covered on the car by car guide.
• WV Golf - Cam Belt 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Our Golf is 14 years old (06 plate) & done about 54,000 miles. Its an automatic,  When would people recommend getting the cam belt changed?   Many thanks 
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Mk II Speedo 3 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Non functioning speedo. Could this be VSS? If so, where is it located? Is it reasonably accessable? Car is 2 ltr automatic 1998   Any help appareciated.....mw
• Vauxhall Astra - underpowered ? 10 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Interested in 2010 reg Astra 1.6 automatic hatch. Some friends say it is underpowered but I am told by seller not so.....any comments please from possible owner or past owner.
• ??? - small luxury car 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  we have a parking space 3.83 meters long we need an automatic prefer air conditioning like heated seats what is there avalable? new/newish? I await your news endymion
• SORN 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Just brought a car that is SORN. Its on a drive in Bournemouth and need to get it back to Southampton. Need to do this tommorrow. How do I undeclare it SORN? Do I just buy a new tax disc and automatically does this? Thanks
• More evidence on autos and elderly 9 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The common formula of : Eldery person + automatic car + wrong pedal = accident http://tinyurl.com/y82f8e This one was spectacular, with petrol pumps smashed at a filling station
• Which motor oil for a Volvo 940dl ? 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1992 940 dl sedan automatic What grade oil should I put in it I just bought a month ago and I am unsure?
• Car prices 9 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Why would anybody give the equivelent of 130,000dm at auction for a MB 320 when a new MB 30cdi automatic with clima is only 106,000dm exworks(Stutgart) in lhd or rhd regards Andy Bairsto refrence www.mercedesbenz.de
• toyota auris diesel semi automatic 1.4 - faulty gearbox transmission 26 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    My 2009 semi automatic toyota, like several others mentioned has been 'jumping' from the drive mode into neutral for several weeks now, causing huge problems as i have broken down several times causing distress nd caused traffic problems as well as the unpredictable
• Kia picanto 1.0 auto 16 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Anyone know what type of automatic gearbox is in the current Kia picanto 1.0 petrol? The Honest John review is out of date and only refers to the earlier 1.25 engine which is no longer sold
• ford mondeo tdci 2.0 auto 2010 - regular problems & reliabilty 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  we are looking at a ford mondeo tdci 2.0 automatic 2010. any regular problems , how reliable. thanks  
• Torque Converter Auto Gearboxes 23 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  HJ used to have a list of cars with torque converter automatic geaboxes. I can't find it! Anyone know where it is? Has it been updated? And cam chain engines, as well, while we are at it!  
• Would you buy a 'Customer Protect' 12 mth warranty 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Test drove a 2005 citroen c4 automatic today and the guy said about this warranty for £195 for 12mths, would you bother?
• What motoring tat did santa bring? 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  This year I got a automatic b&d wrench and an autoglym git so some good stuff for a change. I am a big fan of autoglyms products :)
• BMW - Auction price of BMW 330d auto 1 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a 2-3 year old BMW 330d automatic at auction and just wondered if anyone knew how much they are going for at the moment? Thanks.
• The best 7 Seater auto??? 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me to discover the best 7 seater automatic suitable for taxi work? I've been told Toyota are good but, as they say, "knowledge is power". All help most appreciated.