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  • Honda Jazz - Catalytic converter lock 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    I recently had my Honda Jazz catalytic converter stolen in Enfield, London. When I get the car back I want to get a catalytic converter locked fitted. Does anyone know of lock suitable for a Honda Jazz 2009 1.4 CVT SE automatic? Thanks
  • Renault Clio Estate - Can this style of auto gear shift be replaced? 22 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, just wanting to know if i could change my automatic gear shifter to something a bit more stylish? https://imgur.com/a/V4RCJQ3 Thats the one i have (don’t know if that link will work or be allowed here)
  • Renault 1.9d kangoo trekka 4x4 - exhaust manifold leak mot? 27 May 2017 (Forum)
    Hello, can you tell me if a blown exhaust manifold gasket  )between turbo and exhaust manifold) is an automatic MOT failure, if so any recommendations for a product that can be applied on the day of the test to bung the leak? thanks, Mike.
  • Any - Torque Conveter Autos 20 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    I'm helping a relative look for a newer car and one of their main requirements is to have a torque converter automatic. Taking the following into account what cars should be considered.:- Budget: £8,000 Age: Up to 3 years old Size: Nissan Note/Ford Focus Size Engine Size 1.6 Thanks
  • Volkswagen Golf TSI DSG - need changing cambelt 19 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    My vw golf  (automatic TSI 1.6) is 5 years old with only 18000 miles on the clock.  I took my car for annual servicing and was told that I need to change the cambelt in the car?!  Is this really necessary?  I have only done 18000miles. 
  • New car advice 3 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    I'm a disabled driver and I am looking to get a new car and I'd like some advice on what to get. Can anyone think of a car that has an automatic gearbox, which is either a hatchback or coupe with 2 or 3 doors depending on body style that also has electrically powered seats. Thank you.
  • Ford C-MAX - 09 C-Max 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    I am thinking of looking for a 08 or 09 automatic c-max and was just wondering if there is anything in particular that I should be watching out for? as in faults,recalls ect......... I'm in Ireland but I assume faults and recalls would be the same for the UK and Ireland
  • Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - 09 2.0 Bolero Radio RDS Setup 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Trying to get rid of spurious traffic announcements from distant stations. I found an adjust menu to allow 'Automatic' or ' Fixed' traffic reports. Anyone else with a recent Skoda sorted this?
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Best Tyres 8 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    I own a 1.6 automatic 2004 (mk1) focus. I need to buy some new tyres and was wondering if there is a prefered make. I do a lot of miles each year. I heard a rumor that some tyres make a lot of road noise on this car, is this true? thanks.
  • HJ Home page - Recent posts - well out of date 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    The HJ Home page - on the RHS there is a heading - Recent Posts They look more like the last post - some date early January - I thought these posts updated automatically from the content in the BR - obviously it is a manual process that is not working!
  • Ford Galaxy (N Plate) autobox problems 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Can anybody help with my problem- automatic gear box has been slipping- recently started stalling at junctions- toped up the fluid in the gearbox however it will now drive only 10 yards before stopping and will not move for approx ten minutes, any ideas or suggestions,
  • Lidl Motorcycle Bits from 8 March 07 13 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, Lidl have quite a few Motorcycle related items on sale from tomorrow including an Intercom and an Automatic Battery charger at £4.99 each. http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070308.index.ar9
  • What do you miss most..... 16 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    about your last car? I miss the variable speed intermittent wipers - which I thought were the work of genius. My new car has automatic wipers that seem to have a mind of their own and prefer to be on the fastest setting even in light drizzle.... Madness.
  • manual or auto mid 90's BMW 4 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    what are the auto bmw like. looking at one from around the mid 90's. are the automatic boxes pretty strong and and last?. If they are to go , what would it cost to get done? also with autos is there anything obvious to look out for? Subject header amended - DD
  • Toyota Prius In Auction - Ex POLICE!! 12 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    TOYOTA PRIUS 1.5 VVTI HYBRID Saloon, SILVER, 4 Doors, Automatic, Petrol/Electric, 94379 Miles, WX51RAU Registered 03-09-2001 In Enfield this Thursday, from the Met, I guess. Not seen one in auction personally & certainly not from this fleet - should be a bargain - OR NOT!! VB
  • HRV,CRV,Rav4 orXTrail-advice please 13 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    Im going to change my grotty 307 -see thread in technical section- and Im wondering about the above mentioned. Im tall, need to be comfortable, automatic required but above all must be reliable. Boot space not a problem or looks. Whats your opinion please?
  • Tax disk reminders 31 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Now is it me being cynical, or a blatant money making exercise, the fact that this is the first year I haven't received my tax reminder for the car ? Nothing to do with automatic fines by any chance ? :o( Is it just my MOT, V5 and insurance certificate I need for one isn't it? I can never
  • Who makes Mazda 3 auto trans? 13 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    Does anyone know who makes the automatic transmission used in the Mazda 3? I know the Mazda 6 uses a Ford box and by all accounts it is not a good transmission at all. Does the 3 use the same box? If so it is probably something I should avoid.
  • Carlton Gsi 3000 24v 27 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    I have bought an automatic got it handy now i want to convert it to manual. I am looking for parts or info on what other models may have the stuff i reguire ie gearbox and flywheel pedal box ect. Im ireland based Any help would be appreciated
  • Road Tax fine (or not) 29 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    My road tax runs out today and I intend to renew it tomorrow. However I have been told today that if you do not renew by midnight an automatic fine is sent out. Is this correct? If so I only have myself to blame but I thought you would at least get a few days grace?!
 

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