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• Advice on what to go for? 30 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The scenario is:- My Father, due to a medical matter, is having to change from a manual to an automatic. He currently drives an X-Type diesel which he is very, very happy with, budget is about 7-8k. Due to now limited mobility the mileage he will be doing is low, but he does not want to buy a 2nd hand starship!!!
• New Jag two door model due? 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I haven't read of any new Jag two door model due in the new future, the XK having made its bow, but out this morning on the Fosse Way near Halford I'm sure I saw a disguised Jag belting along the other way. Automatic gearbox and distinctive V8 working overtime, strong winter sunlight picked out enough of the radiator grille mesh through the black ducktape and fabric to say "Jag". Of course manufacturers have fun using each other's design cues, but the badge was round too.
• Freelander fuel comsumption 22 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  What Car lists this car in manual form as having a combined fuel consumption figure of 37.2mpg. Allowing for mine being an automatic, am I right to be disappointed? Do any other owners have figures of their own? Johnny
• V70 or Mondeo tdci 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I drive a Mondeo 2003 tdci 115bhp . I have been offered a V70 on a 51 plate but its a 2.4 petrol the 130 bhp model and an automatic . I really like the look and drive of the Volvo but how worse off will i be financially . In recent times diesel is slightly more expensive that petrol plus diesel servicing is a lot shorter than the petrol .
• Peugeot 406 auxillary belt tensioner 14 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I orginally thought it was the timing belt tensioner bearings, but on closer inspection it seems to be the auxillary belt automatic tensioner pulley - the bearings are shot. I can actually see the pully jumping about as it ticks over and chatters. They Heynes manual does not show how to change this. I loosened the bolt that I think is holding it to the block.
• Mondeo 2003 instrument cluster bulb 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Two comes back to life after a hit to the dashboard and one wouldn't - I think it is just time to change all of them. I guess the automatic lights switching the bulbs on and off many times a day doesn't help their life span! On this current model Mondeo, how do you take off the surround of the instrument cluster to get to the back to change the bulbs?
• Any auto trans bods in the house? 22 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm planning a bit of an odd ball project and need your thoughts on a potential transmission problem. To outline the project, I have a 2.2 litre front wheel drive Renault Espace automatic, to which I am planning to mid mount a 4 litre Jag engine and auto box, driving a rear axle. (That's as well as the front engine, not instead of!) I can sort most of the problems with running both ends together, but where I'm going to come unstuck is when in economy mode and just running on the front engine, the rear trans is going to cook its clutches.
• Best 4x4 to buy 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I'll be using it every day for taking the kids to school and shopping but we use my husband's car at weekends. It has to be automatic and have air conditioning and a hook for my hand bag. Economy doesn't matter as I don't do many miles, but it has to be very strong as two people in cars have driven into the front of my Range Rover since I got it.
• Celica cabriolet 4wheel steer - Spares ? 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Again most of the later shape cabrios seem to be Jap imports - are they much different to UK spec cars and what is the spares situation like ? I almost certainly want an automatic car BTW..... is the auto box a good one ? Generally are these celica cabriolets a good buy (reliable with reasonable riunning costs) or should one be looking at a european brand. (audi, vw, merc) Many thanks everyone !
• Hyundai diesel engine query 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  The tread on the smoking A4 TDi got me thinking. Our Trajet is the diesel automatic. When starting from cold, espcially in cold weather, the car pumps out a lots of white smoke, which eventually disappears as the car warms up. Is this simply condensation? It is also quite sluggish for the first 1/2 mile or so.
• Hybrids update 13 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Recently I overheard a Toyota Prius owner in a car park telling an interested passer by that it did 60 mpg. I think hybrids will initially replace automatics, since they do the same thing - they provide a gearless, clutchess drive. Autos and hybrid transmissions are both costlier than manual gearboxes but whereas the conventional planetary + torque converter auto uses more fuel than a manual, the hybrid uses much less except in most conditions.
• FWD & Caravan & Mud - How to get grip. 20 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Yes, I know, brave indeed to mention the "caravan" word on this website, but I need some help. I have a fwd car automatic car. It's usually okay when it gets a bit slippery as it has a winter mode which locks the car in to a higher gear when it gets slippery. However I'm going to start towing a caravan and reckon that a wet muddy grass field, courtesy of our exceptional summer may be too much.
• Pierburg 2E3 carb stalling 22 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  It has always been excellent but now has an annoying problem. It starts fine and runs well on the automatic choke for about 3 to 5 minutes. Then when you stop at lights you hear the engine speed drop and it tends to stall at idling. When the engine is warmed up (i.e a few minutes later) it idles very well.
• Slow Diesel in the Morning 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have run two turbo-diesel automatics; a Peugeot 605DT (since deceased) and a new Hyundai Trajet CRDT (brand new this Sept - only 2,300miles so far). With both of theme, they were very sluggish in the morning, m until they were warmed through.
• Diesels; Saab -v- Audi 21 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I've had a cursory look at both the Saab 9-3 and Audi A4, as both do diesel automatics. In the Saab it's the 150bhp engine and in the Audi it a choice of 130bhp 4-cyl or 163bhp 6-cyl units. I know most about the Audi 130bhp engine and the need for it to bed in properly and to check the oil before it gives of its best.
• Solar Battery Charger 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I was surprised when on Monday I went to use the car and the battery was flat! One of the downsides of having an automatic is that you can't bump start it so I had to recharge the battery. Surprisingly this only took a couple of hours. I have been driving it every 3 days and it seems ok! Now to the "subject" of this post!
• Car recommendations please 3 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  We need to replace a 190E (E reg - 1986 - had from new, now time to move on, sadly) with something capable of the following: Three children side by side in the back (with car seats - 7, 4 and baby). Adjustable steering column for tall driver. Automatic. Solid and well built. Air Conditioning. We have around £3,000 to spend (I know, maybe give suggestions on up to £4,000). Our other car is a Volvo 850 Estate, which is a bit dated inside, but we like it.
• BMW - poor radio reception 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I tried it for a long journey and wih the engine off too - it just sounds tinny and slightly crackly. The car has an automatic electric aerial and it is properly connected at the back of the radio. My dad says something (condener/suppressor or something!) may have gone on the engine which is supposed to supress electrical noise from the engine - any ideas.
• Probate value for car - Guidance please 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  I am seeking other opinions including a Nissan Franchise dealer. The car is a 1999 T reg Nissan Almera SLX 5 door automatic with 23,000 miles (SWMBO will acually drive an auto - manuals are out of the question). The car has some very minor damage to the front of the bumper, which has been badly repaired. In addition there are a few scratches and some of the bumper trim has come off I am looking for the type of valuation equal to what I would get for a relitively quick sale.
• Vauxhall Corsa 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone please comment on whether a Vauxhall Corsa with an automatic gearbox is likely to be any good in terms of performance, economy, reliablilty etc. The prospective car will be low mileage (<10000 miles), under a year old, and between £7000 to £7500 for a Design or Elegance trim on a late 2003/ early 2004 plate.