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• 2013 Ford Fiesta1.6 Zetec Powershift - Ford Powershift Gearbox Noises 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  From two weeks after taking delivery of my secondhand Fiesta automatic there were "clunking" noises coming from the engine compartment at slow speeds (10-20mph) from a cold start.  Seven visits to my local Ford Dealer and examination by Ford Technical and software updates have not identified or solved the problems.
• Mitsubishi Mirage 2014 - Are they really as bad as the reviews make out 14 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I really like the idea of a 1.2l petrol engine that doesn't cost anything on road tax (even in automatic form) that is also really light weight. The downsides are that it drives terrible and is noisy (engine and road noise). I did pass one in today and can say it looks better than the pictures suggest.
• Why do some autos roll back on a hill? 11 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I've had a few cars with standard automatic gearbox.  Some of them will hold the car still on a hill at idle, but other's won't. Examples: Mercedes W202 2.4 V6 holds, Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6 holds, Honda CRV 2.0 I4 rolls back. With the cars that hold, it's not a mechnical holding device because if the hill is steep enough it will roll back, but it will hold still on moderate hills.
• Ford Focus - Full disclosure when selling my car? 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I'm trying to sell my automatic Focus (78k miles), having never sold a car before. I've had it for 2 1/2 years, and have only had one issue - the gearbox went and I had to get a  replacement (from a 40k  car) put in by a specialist.
• Audi A4 - Motorway mileage 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I drive a Audi A41.9 TDI, 55plate, Automatic, from new running at 187K, with 90% motorway mileage in past 4 years (did 100K in 4 years). Runs well but has been bit expensive with 1K repair each year at least and change of tyres Mileage is only 36/gallon, I dont necessarily stay at 70-75, if I did it would be 42-46 Would it really save me good deal if I buy anothet 1.8-2 litrecar petrol or diesel?
• Thanks to technology, we no longer see... 13 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My prediction is that ignition keys , the clutch pedal and handbrake will all but disappear from mainstream cars within five years; conversely turbochargers, cruise control with automatic braking and HID lights will become universal.
• Vauxhall corsa 2008 1.4sxi - Auto gearbox stuck in park 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi there,, My fiancé has a 2008 1.4sxi vauxhall corsa AUTOMATIC..and of late we have had a slight issue with it,, A couple of weeks ago we got into our car and turned on and went to put Into gear but felt jammed anyway it adventually went In to gear,, and didn't happen for a while but the last week or so it happens everytime we turn it on and we have to rev it to 1500rpms for about 7-10secs then it goes straight into gear???
• VW Polo 85PS DSG 7 Speed AUTO - Help pls - which is correct ENGINE OIL? 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, Pls can anyone tell me the correct engine oil for my car?  It is a VW Polo automatic DSG 7 speed 85PS. Just for topping up purposes in-between services. It has around 16,000 miles.  Have put in reg no in Eurocarparts and Halfords sites and this tells me two different types: 5W30 or 5W40 Not sure which one to buy - does it make a difference or would either of these two do?
• need a small run around pool car 14 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  It strikes me that Yaris Hybrid might do the trick. We are also looking at something small, preferably 5dr and also possibly automatic.  The Up/Mii/Citigo clones have an ASG gearbox. Anyone have any better ideas?
• FIAT 500 - Returned a new car V5C is in my name? never owned 4 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I am in a very strange situation with a new car  I bought. I ordered an automatic Fiat 500 and a month later got a call from the dealer that the car is ready to pick up.  Arranged the insurance and asked them to register it  which they did. When I went to the dealership and went throught the paperwork and paid the money suddenly they found that the car is manual and I refused to collect it.
• Honda CRV 2.0i VTEC ES - Any Advice 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  After much agonising over what dog friendly car to buy i finally put a deposit down on a 2 year old CRV petrol automatic.  Having read all the reviews i found the car to be smooth, pretty good on acceleration and very comfortable. Sure the plastics are so, so inside but it did feel a great car and very spacious.
• Any - Replacement car 8 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Budget wise it needs to be in the region of £12 £13 k,either new or nearly new . It needs to be a smallish petrol automatic ,with a high driving position ,she's in her 80s and surprisingly still enjoys driving .But has difficulty getting out of a conventional car . The insurance company have loaned her a 2012 fiesta auto which seems a good little car to drive ,but its seating position is to low .
• First Car 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I have another issue in that I have a permanently injured left ankle. I really want to avoid getting an automatic, but I am conscious that if a clutch is too heavy it might cause me undue pain.    Cheers in advance. 
• Which car to buy suggestions -£7k 24 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I'll be buying a car in the next couple of months and I was hoping for some suggestions. i'm looking for an automatic, five door hatchback for around £7,000.  I drive at least 60 miles a day to work in a round trip which can take around 2-3 hours in total so I'm thinking something which doesn't give a really hard ride.
• VW Polo 2002 1.4 Auto - Sparodic Starting Issue - Almost Starts 19 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Im in Australia, but having no luck with research here...... I recently bought a 2002 VW Polo 1.4 Automatic. Absolutely immaculate car with full log books and 64,000 kms, but Every 30 or so starts, when I turn the key it ALMOSTS starts, but just doesnt kick over. After waiting about 2 minutes in between goes, and about 4 more tries It eventually starts.
• Almera Auto 2001 - Have I been Lucky ? 7 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Bought this automatic car in 2002 when it had 4000 miles. Since then I have driven it 163,000 miles.  I've changed the oil 37 times, the gearbox oil 5 times and had new discs/brakes/tyres 5 times. Nothing else has been changed Same battery, exhaust, rad, timing chain, pumps, belts, plugs, wipers, wheel bearings, CV joints.
• ford mondeo 1998 model - gear problem 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Last week the mechanic worked on the gear, cleaning some place with fuel, after that, the reverse mode completely faiied while it also fails to select gear mainting only gear one. Pls kindly iform me on what is the problem and what to do. I forgot to add that it is automatic transmission and 2.0 petrol engine
• IN10 non-disclosure, and been REFUSED! 16 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I took the policy out after the offence but inadvertently forgot to mention it. the police then called the insurance company to verify the authencity of my new policy and thats when they decided to cancell automatically. i have tried everything to convince them to accept my wrong doing in a form of voluntary withdrawal to avert REFUSAL. Anyone been in similar situation, or any legal advice will be appreciated.
• Toyota Townace 1998 - Toyota Townace heating and shivering 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have a toyota Townace KR-42 (1998) with a 7K-C engine (Automatic transmision). About 3 months ago I had a Radiator block and had to change the thermostat, gasket, and repaired the radiator. However, after I ran for some time the engine started to shiver in a way that the whole vehicle vibrates.
• Ford C-MAX - New tyres 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have an 09 automatic C-Max, and I need new tyres, the current are conti sport contacts 2, a good tyre but I was gonna go for goodyear vector 4 seasons as they should match my requirments better than summers, would these be a good match for the c-max type of car.