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• Any - Advice from HJ 30 May 2019 (Forum)
  Original Q & A Fatal at traction After a bit of gap I thought I would return to the subject of driving an automatic using only the right foot. Our American daughter-in-law came over for Christmas and asked how my discussion with you was going? I told her that you cited a case of a 92
• Looking for a "hot-hatch" type car (second ever) 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  . I'm looking for a car that is:   -Automatic or semi-automatic -Fast :- 0-60mph in under 8.5 seconds -Economical :- urban fuel consumption under 8.5l/100km (aka over 33mpg UK) -Cheap to tax :- CO2 well under 150g/km, and car less than 5 years old
• Skoda Roomster (2006 - ) - Any advice? 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  , and the airiness of the cabin - these are missing from the new Civic. She is also a convert to automatic transmission and climate control. We've just had a look at a Roomster and she's impressed - lots of space for all the stuff she carts around from time to time. Automatic in Roomsters means a 1.6 16V 105bhp
• Rejecting a car tomorrow, help needed. 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  prejudice I will give them an opportunity to fix the car. Problems include 1) Squealing clutch when blocking changing down. 2) Noisy gearbox, when labour in 1st/2nd gear. 3) Automatic wipers (go bezerk), automatic climate (which can't regulate the temperature) and automatic lights (always on) which don't
• Can an independent car dealer find you a car? 20 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question. So I’m finally learning to drive and I’m looking at getting my first car sometime this year. However I’m running into brick walls when it comes finding the right car. I’m learning to drive automatic (I find manual too hard
• ford focus automatic 2011 - selling car on behalf of disabled person 19 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  Myself and wife provide carers support to elderly person now largely disabled and wishes to sell car. A few queries arise: A. She/we cannot find reg...
• Engine braking, and how to prolong disc life. 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  mind grinds down through the gears every time they approach a red light or go down a steep hill.  And in automatics there is not much engine braking effect.   Personally, I coast where possible for maximum fuel economy.  Brake pads only cost a tiny fraction of a penny per mile
• Honda Jazz - Why the tyre at near-side kerb makes noise? 8 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I drive Honda Jazz 2010 model semi-automatic. When I stop at a road with slope (hilly), I apply my parking brake and switch my gear from A1 (automatic 1st gear) to N (Neutral). When I am about to begin driving, I do the following steps: Press the car brake pedal
• Volvo S60 Diesel ( automatic 2011 registered) - Battery Change Question 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I have a question relating to a failing battery, can anyone advise please. My elderly friend has an S60 ( from new) sadly its not driven enough to...
• VW T5 Transporter - Used Car Dealer problem - Help!! 12 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently purchased a used T5 VW Transporter Shuttle automatic(last week) The car was purchased from a used car dealer. The van came with very little service history and due to its mileage (130k) we decided to have the timing belt and water pump done. We had noticed a slight
• BMW 1 Series - Reversing on the road 25 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  .  The insurance company say it is automatically her fault because she was reversing. Surely it cannot automatically be her fault when the pick up truck effectively clipped the kerb as it went round the corner and couldn't avoid putting an 18 - 24 inch dent in her side ahead of her rear lights. Isn't
• Honda CRV - Used Honda CRV considerations 26 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  journeys every now and then. My search criteria have generated a range of vehicle options spanning Executive (leather trim & bonus gadgetry), SE and Sport models. All fall within the £4,000-£5,500 price bracket; some with automatic transmission, some manual
• Automatic handbrakes - stupid stupid stupid 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I had never driven a car with one of these pushbutton electric handbrakes before this afternoon. A friend turned up in a courtesy car (VW Passat CC) diesel...
• mondeo 03 tdci automatic - glow plug warning light flashing again! 30 May 2012 (Forum)
  hi, im in need of the next suggestion - ....i have changed the camshaft position sensor and the fuel filter and now the fuel pump..r, as suggested by...
• MERCEDES W211 AUTOMATIC - MERCEDES E320CDI W211 GEARBOX OIL GET DIRTY IN 20K 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I've got a 2003 53 reg Mercedes e320cdi auto. it has done 177k with full Mercedes main dealer history. It recently developed a slight judder...
• Avensis 2.0 vvti reliability - any Opinons/comment 26 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I am considfering buying an Avensis estate (or possibly a honda accord) it will be an automatic model, so would come with the 2.0 vvti engine ( I've not seen any 1.8auto estates advetised anywhere) My budget is at the "cheaper" end of the market so most of the cars I've seen
• Ford Fiesta - Small used auto for 5k - Fiesta a bad choice? 23 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I'm looking for some advice on buying a small automatic car. The car will be shared between myself and my girlfriend and needs to be a "conventional" automatic box as opposed to a semi-auto or CVT. The car needs to be of Fiesta / Clio size but not any smaller as I am 6' 3" and dont fancy hopping
• Toyota Landcruiser 100 Amazon (1998 - 2008) - 96 4.5 automatic transmission "shift shock" 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I am a UK citisen, recently moved out to Oman with family on a technical job. Last 7 cars have been Toyotas and delighted with the reliability...
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 1999 2.0L SE Automatic Humming Noise 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I recently purchased the above vehicle (57,000 mls). There is a persistant humming (almost resonating) noise coming from the front offside wheel area (difficult...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Motorpoint vs dealer - comments appreciated 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  In the ongoing search for a suitable automatic for my dad, he is now seriously interested in a used Xsara PicassoExclusive 2.0 petrol automatic as it meets all his "criteria". Motorpoint in Glasgow have an 07 with 13032 miles for £8699 (with electric sunroof which I believe was an option) Citroen