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• Fog driving 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Another morning driving in the fog. And the usual minority who drive without dipped headlights. Including a learner driver with an "experienced" teacher. Many cars are fitted with lights that automatically illuminate in such conditions. Maybe its time to make all cars have the facility fitted
• Volkswagen Jetta (2006 - ) - 06- 170bhp TSi DSG axle tramp. 9 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  intrinsically wrong with, say, the automatic gearbox set-up? He is going back to the dealers on Thursday to have someone look into this, along with a few other niggles that have arisen since he took delivery late last year. Left in Discussion for now - following a subject line makeover.
• telepeage 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  to the barrier at 50 mph are not true - it did open automatically but I was in second gear and it only opened when I got to within 10m. A very useful device. When you get yours ask for two or three - I gave one as a Xmas present to my ageing father who still visits France regularly. Bills go to my credit card
• Wrong type of ATF on my old Honda? 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  On my automatic transmission change interval, my mechanic put 2.5 metric liters of Mobil 320 Dexron IIIg in my 1990 Honda Civic(same drivetrain with 1990 Concerto). Idiot said it is the right type. I came home and looked up to manual, it writes "use Dexron or Dexron II". I'm experiencing
• Vectra B 2.0 16v - Best oil? 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Running a dear old Vectra B 2.0 16v automatic, facelift ie with the later type of XE engine (ie petrol) with balancer shaft. Only does about 7000 miles per year, and since 6 months old I have specified fully synthetic engine oil when serviced each year. However I now find it needs about ½ litre
• Mercedes E430 ESP light. 10 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  illuminated on the dash. It won't rev and will just crawl along in gear(automatic transmission, not sequential). Anything simple we can look at? Could the garage have disturbed the self leveling suspension by jacking it up? It was moved around the workshop only with 4 bolts instead of 5 holding the wheels
• Auto box - sport mode (Citroen C5) 8 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have a C5 2.2 HDI automatic, which has a sport mode option on the gearbox. I can't remember ever using it before but I suspect that a recent software update has messed up the gearbox, so I tried it out yesterday. The gear changes do not take place until 4000 rpm, which seems ridiculous
• HJ's insurance advice 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  to this case than was revealed in the paper. But in principle, it is possible for the insurance company to refuse a claim without the policyholder automatically having commited an offence? I For example, one insurance condition is that the vehicle is maintained in roadworthy condition. Does that mean
• What to buy 16 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I need another car but just don't know what to buy. My requirements are an automatic hatchback type car with a low boot sill and a flat boot floor as I need it to accomodate a small mobility scooter. I have a convertible SAAB 900 to sell (boo hoo) and to which I could add about £7/10,000
• Peugeot 806 your reviews please 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Just seen a 806, 02 reg on a forecourt for £5995 only done 23,000 miles was the local peugeot garages demo model. Done a price check on parkers and its come back at £5340 so not massively inflated, only bad point is its a automatic petrol engine, but on the other hand we dont do high enough miles
• 1.4 civic swap for? 8 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  to keep up to speed. In 3 years of motoring the Civic has never let me down, so I am looking for something equally reliable. I have a Volvo v40 diesel in mind, and also a passat. Estate would be nice, as would multiple airbags and automatic transmission. Any suggestions for a vehicle around the £5k
• Nissan Sunny On 200 Cigs A Day.... 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, mum has a 1992 (K) Nissan Sunny, 1600cc GLX Automatic. Visited her today and had look over it for her, I noticed smoke around the right-hand side of the engine.....on closer inspection I found the smoke was coming from under the air filter housing lid!! Having removed the lid (engine at idle
• volvo940 engine mangement system problem 10 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I drive a now somewhat elderly Volvo 940 automatic with 135000 up .1991 and H plate.It has started to get unexpectedly "Grumpy" with the engine management dash light coming on and the car surging,refusing to pull or rev over 2000 rpm ,then calming down and acting as normal after a while. Several
• Clio P Reg - pls help 4 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a strange problem with my Clio 1.4 P reg car. It is automatic car and i think the problem is with the immobiliser. I can open the doors as normal but when i turn the key for the enginer to start nothing happens. - That is not the strange bit - ....... the strange think is, it works
• Good deal? 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I'm traiding in a 51-plate automatic Jaguar x-type 2.5 Sport with metallic, leather seats, climate, heated front screen and real park assist. Great condition. Checking Glasses, What Car and Parkers I'm getting varying views on the p/x price - anywhere between 8k and 9.5k, it seems. I've been
• Audi A4 supplimentary heater 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  a 'supplimentary heater' which provides warmth independant of the engine temp, when the coolant temp is below a certain level. Now I dont think my car has an auxiliary heater, but is it supposed to have the supplimentary heater which I believe is elecrically powered ? This is supposed to be automatic when
• Features I'd like in a car 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  Things I'd like to see on all cars: 1-foglights that turn off automatically after 10 minutes. 2-ditto indicators 3-seatbelts you cant trap in doors 4-light sensitive horns that deactivate during hours of darkness 5-speed governers you can set easily yourself 6-an extra button on your key remote
• CVH Extreme Idle Problem 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  and proceeds to fluctuate back and forth from 1500 to 2000 RPM continuously. I am stumped as I have checked for inlet leaks, air leaks but everything seems ok. My understanding is that the idle spped is automatic and no adjustment is necessary. Any suggestions much appriciated. Many Thanks Steve
• Auction price im out of touch lately 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I used to go to Blackbushe a fair bit but not for a couple of years now so if I can pick anyones brain for a few guidline prices Ok im after 2 cars peugeot 406 automatic diesel W or X reg saloon not too fussed about the trim level also can be fairly high mileage and the other is a choice
• 180K Mercedes E240 W210 feasible? 2 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  A friend will soon be selling his P reg E240 automatic saloon which he's had since it two years old.I've known the car since he's had it and it's in excellent condition with FMBSH. The only problem he's had was a new gearbox( at150K!).I would use the car mainly at weekends and only do about 6k