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• Renault Grand Scenic 1.5dci automatic 2011 - Automatic gearbox ECU problem 28 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hi All, Would you be able to assist me with the folowwing problem please? It's a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi automatic. It drove perfectly prior to lock down. It’s been sitting  since the beginning of the first lockdown and has somehow developed
• Volkswagen Golf - VW Golf best automatic 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I currently own a golf mk 4 automatic 1.6 I’ve had it for 4 years but want to upgrade I have a budget of 5k I need some advice I am after an automatic but don’t know if the dsg gearbox is reliable or not can anyone recommend if I should go for a mk5 or mk6 ? It needs to be 5 door as I have
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  Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol Automatic 2001 - Automatic transmission problem 28 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  A friend has a problem with her automatic transmission.  The car was apparently behaving normally with all forward gears available. As she was parking the car she tried to select reverse, the T-bar moved but reverse would not engage.  The rescue service mechanic said he
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  206 automatic jumping out of gear on cold mornings 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 206 automatic has started jumping out of gear on cold mornings, with a frost light flashing on the dashboard. However, after stopping and restarting...
• Smallish automatic for about £6k 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  My daughter is looking for a smallish (for parking) "traditional" automatic to buy for about £6k. She does quite a lot of long distance motorway drives, and currently has a 9 year old Toyota Yaris, which has been excellent. We had a test drive with a 3 year old Mitsubishi Colt diesel automatic
• Automatic - v- Manual 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  May be thinking of purchasing a 2nd car as her indoors has passed her test. The second car will be for my use and are thinking of purchasing an automatic as a fair proportion of my driving is done in stop start driving, but would like to know if would be a wise choice to go for an automatic based
• Automatic Gate Opener 6 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone any experience of fitting automatic gate openers? I converted my garage door to a remote automatic system and now fancy having a go at the twin wrought iron gates at the end of my drive. I am not concerned about the security aspects as any unwelcome visitor could easily avoid
• Honda Jazz / any - Smallish Automatics 1 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  My daughter is looking to buy an automatic car for less than £3500. She is looking for something about the size of a Honda Jazz. I've said that I think only CVT and torque converter gearboxes are reliable enough. Does anyone have a definitive list or maybe point me
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  New small automatic car required 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my left knee and am therefore looking to buy a new automatic. Which should I go for CVT or DSG?
• Nissan Qashqai - Qashqai automatic 3 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I'm looking for some info relating to Qashqai automatics. Is a 2.0 the smallest qashqai that comes in automatic? also does it come in a diesel without 4wd. I've been looking on different used car sites and all the autos seem to be 2.0 petrols, are the diesels very hard to source
• 520d SE automatic; 2007 - automatic gearbox service intervals 6 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My car has covered 33K and BMW confirm that the gearbox is sealed for life and that they do not recommend any service to them. To me as an ex engineer...
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  Renault Sanderoa automatic 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Renault Sandero has any problem with its automatic gears? Or has it been proved that it has a good performance and reliability in its gearbox?...
• Tiptronic 30 May 2006 (Forum)
  I recently brought a tiptronic automatic. I think they are great! There are two modes of driving - automatic or manual. So I can have automatic gear changes when I want them and manual gear changes when I want them - it's the best of both worlds. The best bit is there is no clutch pedal - so
• Astra Automatic, 'stalling' 18 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  A friend has just bought a low mileage X reg Astra automatic. It stalls at irregular intervals. Most common event is stopping at traffic lights where the engine dies. I know stalling isn't the correct phrase as you can't stall an automatic. The Vauxhall dealer he bought it from can't find anything
• Peug 206 - Automatic gearbox problem 1 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I have a Peugeot 206 S semi automatic 1.4 litre hatch back 2005. Having problems with gear change from 2 to 3. It takes longer and revving between 3 & 4000. Any advice would be appreciated
• Renault master automatic 2006 - Loss of power 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My 2006 Renault Master Automatic starts well but has no power. When I depress the accelerator the revs barely increase, it apparently has not got an exhaust gas sensor fitted. Any suggestions gratefully received.
• Peugeot 206 CC - Automatic Gear Box 31 May 2012 (Forum)
  i keep getting a fault warning on my car saying automatic gear fault, i took it to a dealers and it will be very expensive to fix. does anyone know of a cheaper option or better repair garages in the Sheffield area?
• Who makes the best automatics 15 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi iam just wondering who makes the best automatic cars, iam looking at the mercedes e class, bmw 5 series and audi a6 mainly. I want to know how reliable any of them are and how good they are. Thanks jason
• Best automatic small car for £3000? 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  hi, my mum is on the lookout for a small automatic car, budget £3000. any ideas on what she could get? anything to look out for or to stay away from? any with low insurance (she has just passed!)? thanks