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• Audi 80 lumpy idling 19 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  My 1986 Audi 80 1.6 petrol (Pierburg 2E2 carburettor with automatic choke)is running well when the engine is under load (i.e. it goes well when you have your foot on the accelerator), and runs well when it is cold (the automatic choke keeps the revs high). When the engine has warmed up, it still
• A laugh, a song, and a Citroen BX 8 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just to prove the power of suggestion, I bought a 1990 Citroen BX TZS automatic estate on Friday. 120k miles, full main dealer history to 100k (probably nothing since then) M.O.T. to May, taxed'til April. (300 UKP yes, I know I was robbed, but...) I do like to give fellow readers a quiet smile
• Cars mistake cattle grid for a wall 19 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  The joy of technology. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/the-cattle-grid-mistaken-for-a-wall-by-automatic-brake-sensors/#:~:text=for%20a%20wall-,Cattle%20grid%20sends%20cars%20off
• 1 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  I wish HJ would stop banging on about left-foot braking, amongst other things. By his logic, manual car drivers must be lethal yet we never hear of such a case. It is just a case of old people driving automatics who should not be driving.
• Citroen C3 Picasso - C3 picasso, problem with gear box 22 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, I like the Picasso c3 but have tried it on test drive and it stalled at a junction can you advise? It was a semi automatic. Myra.
• Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual 8 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Can you please confirm what parts are required to convert the transmission on a 3.0l Vauxhall Carlton from automatic to manual and what the procedure is.
• Smartpen 31 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I recently saw an advert for this "miracle scratch remover" on one of the TV channels. I am very sceptical about the effectiveness of this and wondered if anyone had any experience of using it. In particular I cannot understand the claim that it automatically matches the colour of the paintwork. 
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - transmission oil 16 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  please could anyone tell me how to top up the transmission fluid on the automatic gearbox, and is it something i can do in my drive at home. thankyou
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.8 adjustment to clock 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  anyone able to tell me how to set the correct time on clock on 6000cd? If it is automatically set why is the time wrong
• new car help 19 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  hi looking at changing my car, at the moment i have a 1.6 focus automatic. looking a changing and fancy the leon or golf 2.0 140ps dsg what are members opions on these choices especially the dsg gearbox thanks
• Toyota Tercel 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi folks I'm a great believer in keeping old wheels rolling along...... To this extent I've been offered a B reg Toyota Tercel automatic with just 40,000 on the clock. Any advice for me? (I was looking for an auto by the way).
• Speeding in France 9 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I read in the French press that tourists, doctors, lawyers and the handicapped enjoy "automatic leniency" when it somes to speeding. Has any user of The Back Room ever been "done" for speeding in France? Certainly, the police there are seldom to be seen on the roads.
• MOT extensions ceasing after 31 July 30 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  The automatic MOT extensions are coming to an end on 31 July. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020
• Nissan Micra K12 - Daylight sensor 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hardly a showstpper problem, but does anyone know where the daylight sensor for the automatic headlights is? SWMBO's headlights stay on in the daytime with the switch  in "auto", so either the sensor has failed or something is obscuring it.
• Renault Scenic (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.6 auto box fault 7 May 2008 (Forum)
  can only get 3rd and reverse on my automatic gearbox,help please (think it's in some sort of safe mode)
• Seating 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Main reason for buying my Honda CRV automatic was ease of entry/access due to a stiff back. Now find that short seat squab causes bad ache in right upper thigh and knee. Any recommendations please for a car which will overcome these problems.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - rolldown on electric window 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  the r.n.s window (electric) on my golf sometimes automatically reverses when it reaches the shut position the other 3 work fine is there any adjustment?
• Renewing a Sump gasket - Astra mk3 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I'am am going to replace the sump gasket on my 1.6i Astra Mrk 3 (Automatic. Can anyone give me any hints or tips in how to do this. Many thanks
• volvo v40 gdi 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I'm changing the drive belt and 'fan'belt on a 1.8 volvo gdi engine. Does anyone know if the tensioner is automatic on this (no owners HAYNES for this particular engine). Also does anyone know what the tension should be? Appreciate any help.
• New 04 Acura TL came in today in the USA 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Just the automatic, 270 HP, nice amenities and interior and exterior. The 6 speed brembo one with LSD will come in Nov. http://www.acura.ca/AcuraMicrosEng/TL/Gallery