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• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 01 2.0 Anything I should know ? 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have just bought a Rover 45 2.0 24V V6 automatic, it has a good service history and the cam belt was changed a few thousand miles ago and all seems to be in good working order. I was wondering if there is any known faults that I should keep an eye out for or any other suggestions from
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.2 Instrument Cluster 20 May 2008 (Forum)
  Fiat Punto ELX Automatic/Speedgear Experienced total instrument cluster failure. Watchdog ran a program in April 08 on Ford Focus cluster failure and Ford willingness to make good. Was wondering if anyone out there with Fiat Punto experienced similar fault and what they have done about it? Fiat
• Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 90 XU9 Pressure release screw pressure regulator 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a MK2 BX hatch automatic 1990 XU9 engine, I need to locate the Pressure Release Screw to change the filter in the LHM res also to change the front brakes: The friendly specialist says it's supposed to be a 12mm nut style thing at the front of the Regulator and it's not!! Is this bolt/nut
• Hyundai Coupe (2002 - 2008) - 2007, 2000cc, Speed Sensitive Wipers Function 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  What are the speed sensitive wipers on a Hyundai capable of? The owners manual does not refer to them. If I set the intermittent wipers at the fastest setting when driving, they will slow to a fast intermittent wipe when I stop. Is that all I can expect or will the intermittent wipe automatically
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Will a main dealer trade down?? 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I am considering trading in my one year old automatic car for a cheaper manual car about 2 years old. The price difference is probably going to be between £1000 and £1500. Will a main dealer permit a transaction like this? It would mean giving me the manual car plus giving me money back. Does
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - Opinion about buying price: Rover 416 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi just needing urgent opinion , I have to let the guy know by this afternoon . Someone is selling me an 416 SLi N reg 1995 Automatic , mileage around 50,000 service history , long mot and tax . for £450 does anyone think its reasonable ??? . I need a reliable car as I have to drive on the motorway
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - R Reg - RL auto-high fuel consumption 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Renault Clio petrol automatic,R reg,this car seems to be using a lot of fuel.It is mainly used for short urban trips,and does maybe 20-25 mpg.It has been serviced recently so I guess the filters are ok,any ideas what could be causing this? faulty fuel pump?
• Red lights at empty crossings 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  One of my pet hates is having to stop at pedestrian-controlled crossings where said pedestrian has pressed the button 'automatically', and crossed whilst the lights are still on green. In due course, the lights turn red, and cars are then obliged to stop at the now-deserted crossing. Whilst being
• Nissan Primera - how to Auto lock doors 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know if/how it is possible to get the car to automatically lock all the doors once you reach a certain speed i.e. 5mph I know my friend has manage to do this with his VW Golf and BMW by hooking up a laptop to his car and adjusting a setting somewhere. So was wondering
• Honda or Vauxhall? 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I expect these to be about the same price (£495): 1995 M Vauxhall Cavalier 2ltr GLSi 5 door hatch back met green e/windows s/roof c/lock tow bar 11mo. MOT 5mo. tax. 1995 2.2 Automatic Honda Accord Estate (Aerodeck?), leather , air cond. 5mo. MOT, 10mo. tax. Which might be the better bet, from
• New split ring for Polo airbag 9 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I recently took my Polo (1999 1.4 automatic) to a local VW specialist as the airbag warning light had come on permanently. After hooking it up to the diagnostic computer they've told me that the split ring that goes around the steering column has sheared (do they mean slip ring?) and I will need
• HGV axle raising 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Many HGVs have 1 or more axles that they can raise, presumably to save tyre wear when running empty. Do these lower automatically when the vehicle is loaded or is it up to the driver to do it manually? I 've seen some flatbeds loaded with goods, for example steel, with an axle still raised
• Rear Leg Room 31 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  automatic gearbox that is also very safe and has good rear leg room. Thanks for any help!
• MB servicing con? 29 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I phoned to book the car for her first service, for the money and becuase the car is under warranty, i automatically assumed it would be Mobil1 and nothing less. Anyone help?
• road tax query 6 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  on the 31st of oct I found a reminder to tax a car for 1st oct,oops been running a month without tax disc,however I managed to tax it online at 11.30pm having used the 14 days grace and a bit more taxing it from the 1st oct.does the automatic fine come in to force on the first day of the next month
• clio brakes 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  My wife has a 94 clio 1.4 automatic,and every time the car is driven from being stood,there seems to be a lot of travel on the brake pedal & very little braking effect.Once the brakes are pumped several times they feel fine & work well.I have had the brakes bled & pads & shoes are fine,iam
• Buying a BMW 530d Auto 30 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a high mileage automatic 530d (120k miles). It has a very comprehensive all BMW history and I notice from the file that the car was suffering from a loss of power at the end of last year and the main dealer replaced the EGR Valve Could anyone enlighten me to what this part
• Leaking VW Polo 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  , and for what it's worth (you never know) it's a 1.4 petrol automatic with aircon. What might cause this? Any other leaky Polo experiences out there? Thanks in advance
• Vx Omega Power loss 14 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Am i having probems or wot. 2.5 elite auto. When i accelerate hard the engine cuts out (down) and will not run clean unless i back off. Its ok normal driving up to 3/4 acceleration. The display reads "automatic gearbox". Ive done a blink test and number 19 comes up (incorrect RPM signal) but i
• Terrano diesel lumpy tickover 21 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  On a 1999 Terrano 2.7tdi automatic the tickover is erratic sometimes and at other times displays a "hysteresis" pattern (thrum thrum thrum like an old commercial diesel). however normal running is OK and fuel economy as normal. Car is regularly serviced so filters should not be clogged. Have tried