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• Saab 9000 - Saab 9000-should I buy? 3 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Hi. Please could you advise re. Having a Saab 9000 as a classic car proposition. Some seemingly well cared for ones are for sale for decent money. Is there anything to look out for? This car would be for my friend who can only now drive automatics, so how strong is the auto box in these cars
• Manual cars worth less than auto secondhand 16 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Interesting read that informs that: "Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before" I suppose it's inevitable as people buy
• Ford Mondeo 2014 Powershift - Sc*** or Invest 14 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  automatic gearbox specialist who quoted 2800 as a minimum to rebuild the gearbox - and other damage found could add to that quote. Given the 'webuyanycar' price is less than 3k, anyway, is it best to reluctantly sc*** and move on? Many thanks!
• Nissan Micra - Which Nissan Micra Models have CVT transmission? 5 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all Been looking at a Little Nissan Micra 58 plate 1.4l Acenta as I'm on a really tight budget and love these cars (owned one previously). It's an auto though which tbh I don't mind, but are these CVT transmission or just automatic transmission?  Heard a few bad
• Audi A4 B7 - Audi A4 B7 diesel engines 12 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, Im looking to buy an Automatic Audi A4 B7 model, but thing is I have 0 experience and know nothing about engine problems. Right now Im focused on 2.0L diesel engines, but there are few variations. Maybe you guys have any suggestions? What should I look at and should I avoid
• Ford Fiesta ST - Battery charging 6 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just started charging my car battery and looking for some advice. The car is a 2014 Fiesta ST and the charger I'm using us a CTEK MXS 5.0 Fully Automatic Charger. The charger has a reconditioning mode which uses a higher voltage of up to 15.8V, and I'm wondering if this is safe
• Vauxhall Corsa - Engine needs gas to start 16 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Evening all, Sorry if this question has been posted before - this is my first time posting here. I bought my first car last week, a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Active Automatic 1.4L. When I turn the key in the ignition I need to give the car some gas in order for it to start. This seems
• Car wash- undercarriage 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  be getting underneath and doing this myself, but life does have a habit of getting in the way! So does anybody know of any automatic car washes that clean the undercarriage?  I know Shell garages in my area (near Bristol) don't, not sure about the supermarkets. Tried googling but it's
• Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - 1998 1.3 Programming Key Fob? 23 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I am reposting this question as I did not get any reply to my question which I posted in Dec 08. I have a Toyota Corolla 1998, S Reg Automatic GS 1.3 bug eye shape UK Model car which I bought 2nd hand for my wife and it came with only one set of keys. I have acquired a new key Fob
• Tomtom & Garmin - Sat navs keep getting battery issues 8 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  has been a USB one which charges other devices without issue. All seem to go wrong after three months or so.  My car is a 2008 Corsa design automatic 1.4.  Any help is greatly appriciated.
• Any - Tell DVLA you've sold a vehicle 21 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  ://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle It says "You can’t use this service if you’ve already sent your log book (V5C) by post." so I assume you shouldn't post in the section at all if you use the website. Does this automatically trigger a refund of the unused part
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Auto 2.2 Petrol vs 1.9 Diesel 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Thanks for taking a moment to help out! We're in the market for a Zafira (2007-09) as both my wife and I only drive Automatic. However, I hear the 1.9 diesel can cause issues...but then again, we don't really need a 2.2 litlre that you get with the petrol. It's interesting
• Please help me help my friends choose a car. 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  . Their requirements are: Petrol Automatic Raised driving position Easy access as they are getting older Room in the back seat for child seats for grandchildren Roomy boot for stuff that grandchildren need these days and for trips to the tip Large enough to get a kayak
• Ford Focus 1.6 - Ford Focus Lamda sensor - a m**** writes... 12 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a Ford Focus automatic (broken leg means I can't drive manual any more).  The one I'm taken by has an engine management warning light on.  Should I steer very clear?  My son's focus has had this and it was the speed sensor.  The trade seller says he
• audi A3 - the modern horror of a new car 21 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  till it drops for the time being. All this modern rubbish is no good to me, I have been trained to drive a car and look after it. Another thing, never forget that anything automatic has a reliable habit of going wrong,going wrong,going wrong.....
• Any type of SUV e.g Mercedes GLC or VW Tiguan - Trolley Jacks 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  an automatic, do I leave the car in the Park more and the handbrake applied? What is the best height of a Jack to remove a wheel that has a puncture? Lots of questions but all necessary prior to a purchase. Advice needed. Thanks
• BMW 525 D - Swirl Flap failures 13 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Following the news of my 530 D been written off I have found a 525 D Estate with 159k on. It's a 2002 in lovely condition. I,m getting it checked especially the automatic transmission but I notice from the car by car guide that it's possible to check for swirl valves by feeling for a metal rod
• Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon diesels - Volkswagen emissions defeat devices 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  with the VIN numbers both vehicles are NOT subject to the recall. I was most surprised. Can anyone explain this? Both are DSG automatics. It seems we will both be missing out on compensation that could be in the order of £2k!
• Mondeo - Auto vs manual mondeo 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  the engines as such as I'm looking for the diesel version but I am very concerned about clutch/DMF failure and so I was wondering if an automatic Mondeo diesel would be the way to go as I've heard that they don't have a dual mass flywheel.  Any advice would be welcome.
• Building site plant 8 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  was scary...I hate automatics at the best of times but without even a brake pedal to stomp on as a last resort, was something else entirely! Of all the machines to design in this way, an off-road based one that needs good slow speed control would not be my first choice!  Good fun to hurl