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I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...
I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said that it would improve over time. I don't feel this...
I've almost convinced myself to buy a Porsche 911, but before I commit what's your thinking on manual vs their Tiptronic gearboxes? The model I am after is a 911 Carrera 2S 2006/2007 (997). I've had a...
My wife is disabled, and we use a Motability car. She is due to change her car early next year, and must order later this year. We have shortlisted two cars as being very suitable for her needs; the Skoda...
I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI automatic. Recently it staring jumping or jerking in low gears when the engine is cold. It has been in the Volkswagen dealer for over a week as they cannot find...
I'm looking at a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0-litre petrol automatic on a 56 plate (2007 trim) for £6695, with 18,500 miles. I can't find anything specific about 2-litre petrol automatics. Are they ok and is this...
I have recently purchased a 2006 Volvo V50 D5 automatic with a high mileage at 118,000. It runs ok but the service transmission light and engine system service light keep coming on. The car runs great...
At your suggestion, I've run a Honda Jazz for the last five years and was so pleased with it, I bought the new one, which simply doesn't measure up - the auto gearbox is awful and having lived with it...
I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the Mercedes-Benz comes with a 7-gear automatic gearbox....
Is there a reason why Mazda does not manufacture the 6 in diesel automatic, as many other manufacturers do have diesel autos? This would drop the CO2 level and allow a reduced road tax.
 

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