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Topping up gearbox oil in a Reliant Scimitar 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
How do I top up the automatic gearbox with transmission fluid in my Reliant Scimitar SE5a 1975? There is no oil in the box whatsoever, however it goes... -
An older driver buying a smaller car 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 72 and looking for a smaller car. Comfort is essential, as is fuel economy, low tax, and an automatic transmission. I am trading a Corolla 1.6 Automatic... -
Sourcing an automatic gearbox 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Picanto 2004, the automatic gear box needs replacement and I've been trying to source one and the only one I found cost more that the car... -
Automatic locking 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
On the 2006 Ford Mondeo Ghia X TDCi is it possible to have the door locks autolock as you drive off and can you set the mirrors to autofold when doors... -
When should I put my new car through an automatic car wash? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Should I wait for a certain time after I have taken delivery of the car before I put it through an automatic car wash? -
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
After scouring pretty much every car dealers website looking for probably the most awkward list of features you will find and failing ive come here so hopefully some kind person could point me in the direction of a car that has the following features: 120g/km or below co2 emmisions - cheap road tax Automatic/Semi-Automatic Transmission - what can i say? im too lazy to change gears :D Relatively Punchy - I hate cars with 0-60 in forever Good MPG - Dont you hate putting a full days pay cheque in your car weekly! -
Vice Verso 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend a new or nearly new compact 7-seater with an automatic transmission? The Verso does not come with a fully automatic transmission... -
Shifty customer 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat Panda Dynamic and I was wondering how easy or not it would be to change my car from a manual to an automatic and how much roughly it would... -
C Class Mercedes CDI 220 manual or auto? 28 May 2007 (Forum)
I am keen to try and buy a new shape C Class Mercedes CDI 200 or CDI 220. Yesterday a very knowledgable Taxi driver told me he always prefers automatics; but if he buys a 1.9 or 2.0 litre diesel car be it Passat, Skoda or upmarket Mercedes, the automatic gearboxes in taxis of this size engine give trouble if they are diesel.He said he would go for petrol so he could have a reliable automatic. -
Diesel automatic: Saab or Volvo? 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
My Father is looking for a nearly-new diesel automatic. The choice has boiled down to one of 2 cars (nothing else under consideration, not even a Mondeo TDCi...): Saab 9-3 saloon, Vector Sport finish, 1.9tdi with 150bhp; or Volvo S40 D5 SE Geartronic, 2.4D with 180bhp. -
Mercedes 5-speed automatic problems 12 Nov 2002 (Forum)
Then again, if you "confuse" the poor thing by rolling almost to a stop in (say) 4th, it takes a good 2 seconds if you plant your foot on the gas to do anything at all. Has anyone else had experiences with "clever" automatic gearboxes? Thanks Unhappy Eric's son -
Do automatic cars cause traffic jams? 26 Aug 2001 (Forum)
An automatic car in this situation will gain on the car in front much faster due to the freewheel effect of the transmission, so driver applies brakes just for a moment to correct his speed. Result: drivers behind instinctivly hit their brakes for no good reason, and this passes down the line until in extreme cases, traffic stops. -
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Suzuki Swift - Gearbox Supplier 9 Dec 2019 (Forum)
About to buy a brand new Swift with the Automatic Gearbox, getting the car for a cracking price. Does anyone know who supplies Suzuki with the 6 speed automatic gearbox? -
05 place C220 cdi - Automatic gear problem 11 Jul 2016 (Forum)
My car is locked in drive mode. Can not shift the gear and can not start the engine. What should I do? -
1992-Volvo 940 Automatic Estate - removal and refitting of volvo speed sensor 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
Does anyone out there have any tips for the easiest way of doing this -
Peugeot 306 - Changing the automatic transmission 8 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Is it possible to change the transmission to a 5 speed transmission. If so, who do I see and how much should I be looking to spend? Thanks... -
automatic car for driving test 10 Mar 2006 (Forum)
Sorry if this is a stupid question but, I'm looking at buying a Vauxhall Meriva easytronic, if my daughter were to take her driving test in this car, would... -
Are are the alternatives to a DSG gearbox? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Having read a lot of information about VW DSG-style automatic gearboxes, most manufacturers seem to have trouble with DCT type gearboxes, for example,... -
Need a reliable automatic - what do you suggest? 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Golf DSG 1.4 TSI nine months ago. Since then I've been told various horror stories about the automatic gearbox and am now considering...
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