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  • FIAT 500C - Start stop check transmission 20 May 2016 (Forum)
    I have a fiat 500c automatic on a 60 plate a couple of weeks ago it come on my dashboard saying start stop disconnected check transmission took it to my mechanic and we thought he had sorted it but 2 weeks later it's started again it's driving fine no problem except for this as soon as I start
  • Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 - Oil Loss 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    have a Quechan for you all can you help with this please. We have a Toyota Corolla Verrso 2005 automatic 1.8cc vvti t3 s-a petrol. 7 seater. It has 97k on the clock & runs very very well with no sign of oil leaks anywhere. No smoking, heating head gasket looks fine. No blue smoke
  • Private Number Plate transfer 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    at a cost of £80 which will allow me to retain my private plate. Will the DVLA automatically send a new registration document with a 2007 plate to enable me to sell my current car. 
  • Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 2005 auto - Shake in the car 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    I got a Honda Jazz model 2005 full automatic... {Really! Thanks for that. How about I put this info in the subject header seeing as you missed the 3 separate requests to do so} I have this problem that occured lately it happens while pressing the petrol padle there is this one time shake
  • Any - Favourite car gadget? 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    bit of kit is not included as standard.  What's yours?    And what would you invent?  I would invent automatic dimming of said lights when the onboard computer senses the car in front is less than 20feet away and the speed is less than 20mph. 
  • Honda jazz, 2004 - Jazz slips when driving at 1.5 and 2.5 rpm 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
     I have a 2004 Honda Jazz, It is an automatic and has 94000 miles. I have recently had problems with a little jump or slip occasionally. It only happens when the car is warmed up and when it is driving around 2 to 2.5 rpms, and usually around 20, 30 and 40 mph, never above
  • Hovercraft needed 2 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hi, Can anyone suggest anything sensible thats got a "proper" automatic gearbox has a reasonably high seating position, not too big, cheap, and can deal with potholes, raised junctions, sleeping police men, speed cushions etc. as I am really not enjoying driving anymore, my current little "tide us
  • DRLs 18 May 2013 (Forum)
    to switch their lights on. I bet they don't even realise they don't have them on the rear. So for safety, if these lights are compulsory on new cars, then to prevent such forgetfulness or stupidity, any cars with DRLs MUST have automatic headlights fitted as standard. To stop drivers relying
  • Citroen Xsara Picasso - accelorator sticking 24 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I own an Exclusive (automatic) 04. Yesterday the accelorator stuck at (racing) high revs 3 times; once with my grandson in the car. Thankfully I was going under 30 mph; put into neutral and turned off engine. Put on hazards and drove into kerb. Took to garage today; they've done
  • 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 SDI - Central locking and electric window not working 22 May 2012 (Forum)
    Here i have a 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 SDI. started to have problem with the central locking! Central locking useing key fob is not functioning "for past 12 months" recently when locking the vehicle with the key the windows automatically go up and down.. in order in operates
  • Vauxhall Astra E - Very old Astra 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    [No idea if the letter is correct} Following a recent family bereavement, we have a 1995 Vauxhall Astra Merit Automatic with only 12000 miles on the clock. Is there any market at all for this, or is it simply a one-way trip to the scrap yard? This seems an awful waste, as the car
  • Peugeot 207 - Whodunnit Peugeot 207 competition 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    and you'll be automatically entered in to win a brand new 207. (I heard about this from the TV ads, dunno if you've seen them after Corrie or Shameless or something). Anyway, good luck lads. Personally I think the criminals name begins with a 'c' but we'll see.
  • Hyundai Santa Fe (2010) Manual - Clutch Smell & DMF 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    to the dealer for a full refund. However, it looks as though this clutch /DMF problem is widespread in modern diesels. If I had selected an automatic version would I have still encountered this problem, or possibly another stack of issues please?   
  • Vauxhall Corsa C - Transmission fault on semi auto when wet 8 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    When driving In very wet weather the "F" warning comes on and the gears (manual and auto) don't function. Local Auto gearbox specialists won't look at semi automatic and told me to contact the main dealer, who quoted £75 for a diagnostic check and said they would then probably refer
  • sprinkler system 1 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    i want to install 6 sprinklers in the garden linked to a Hozelock automatic water timer. The sprinklers will be pushed into the soil and the hose hidden so its
  • HDD recorder 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    if you watch it! Does not happen all the time and no obvious pattern to when it happens. Seems to generally affect the whole of the recording, but has happened mid-way through some. Automatic software updates is enabled and re-tuning has no effect! Model is DMR EX75EB-S Any suggestions
  • Honda CR-V III (2007 - ) - CR-V Revision Due 17 Sep 09 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    diesel engine, automatic transmission for the diesel and a rear facing camera that doesn't rely on the navigation/hands free phone option.
  • Austin (Rover) Mini (1972 - 2001) - Issigonis' gearless prototype 21 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    I only found out today that Alec Issigonis had designed a gear less mini. I was wondering if this was a forerunner to CVT automatics ? Anyone know how it works ? Must have been economical. I could be wrong though Google has plenty of pictures of the car but no details at all. I believe
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Which engine on Focus 1? 9 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    best with an automatic box, which he wants. Economy and reliability are the priorities. Is the 2.0L much more thirsty? Would a less punchy 1.6L safeguard the gearbox better?
  • Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Vectra 1.9cdti SRI auto 30 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Hi,been looking for a medium or largish automatic,and its probably come down to either an Avensis or Vectra,2005 or above. I have also test driven a Citroen C4 auto which i liked,and there is some very cheap ones around!...but their reputation is not very good,particularly autos. Anybody have one
 

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