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  The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very...
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  Failed automatic transmission on 2004 C-Max - can I sue Ford? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 Focus C Max has just had a terminal automatic transmission failure. The local garage (member of Good Garage Scheme) has confirmed it needs a new...
• Help please! Recommendations for automatic car 1 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  I’m looking to buy my first car and have no idea where to start and don’t know anyone who knows much about cars. My requirements are: - Automatic only - £7k budget - Would eventually want to use the car for commuting to work 2-3 times a week (this is a 120-mile round trip) If helpful, I’m based in Leeds so have been looking on autotrader for cars that are available within a 50mile radius.
• Automatic advice 6 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, first post here, I'm looking for some advice, due to health problems I'm struggling to use the clutch as I have left leg problems so am looking to get an automatic, the problem is I'm struggling to find much information apart from horror stories, basically I'm on a limited budget of around £2000 and needing a mid sized family car, I do around 10k a year but need something I can depend on, I know nothing is 100% reliable but also don't want something that's giving me problems every few months does anyone have any suggestions on what sort of car I should be looking at thank you in advance  
• Volkswagen Golf - Automatic VW Golf won't change into 4th gear 29 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  My Volkswagen Golf, 2003 automatic model has problems changing from 3rd to 4th gear. For the first 5 minutes of the journey gear changing is fine,changing into 4th with no problems. But after around 5 minutes of driving the car will go from 3rd to 4th and straight back down to 3rd.
• Volvo v70 2.4 auto 2000 - Automatic gearbox lifespan 6 May 2018 (Forum)
  I have an older car which i would like to keep the miles down on, so it seems like a good idea. However the car has done 128,000 miles and has an automatic gear box. The gearbox fluid is still a nice red colour and changes gear well. Do these gearboxes last well or is it just asking for trouble?    Any help or experience with these boxes would be most appreciated,    many thanks 
• Controlling an automatic slow speed 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Then using slipping clutch, bit of accelerator, maybe touch of foot brake I creep foward into the narrow garage opening up to and close to the wall ahead, brake to a stop, switch off , leave in gear ,release brake. Contemplating as to how I could control an inch forward with an automatic cvt can someone advise me in detail how I could this and how to inch the vehicle forward undercontrol and without colliding with garage door frame/wall?. Thanks in anticipation. dvd
• Mercedes/BMW/Audi/VW - Premium small automatic 8 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  It has however been excellent so far. Anyway, I would like to get another premium hatchback next time that must be automatic, preferably torque converter box but also something that I can believe to be reliable for a decent length of time. Am I right in saying i should rule out 4 cylinder bmws, 1.8 mercs and anything with a dsg!??
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  What's the best automatic small car with space for a smallish dog cage in the boot? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best automatic small car with space for a smallish dog cage in the boot?
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  Honda automatics - are they any good? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion on the reliability and effectiveness of Honda automatics? I'm thinking of buying a Civic Tourer or CR-V.
• Mazda 3 TS 1.6 - Mazda 3 advice needed 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a Mazda 3 TS 1.6 petrol but I'm not sure whether to go for automatic or manual.  It's gonna be an 06 or 07 plate,  I'm worried that the automatic gearboxes are much more expensive to fix should anything go wrong.  Is there any Mazda 3 owners that can advise whether the automatic is a good car to buy.
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta 96 Heater Blowers Come on Automatically 27 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  The only issue i have just come up against, is recently when i start the car the blowers come on automatically event though the switch is set to 0 on the panel, the heating side is fine i.e. it warms up and cools down with the thermostat on the panel. It sometimes goes off. ive noticed it seems to stay on longer the colder it is outside, not sure whether that is just conincidence though.
• Citroen C1 VTR+ 5dr "11/ Vaxhall Corsa SXI 5dr "11 - Which Automatic Car 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  bear in mind that am under 25 and over 21, so insurance has a factor too place too. They are both in the automatic model as this is my prefered transmision. Any input will be greately appricated.    Thanks. 
• Toyota Corolla GS 1999 Automatic - Lost all drive and won't start 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Whilst driving at 25mph suddenly lost all automatic gears and car coasted to the side of the road - moving gear lever made no difference in any position - engine was still running. Turner off and tried a restart and engine would not turn over (turning key has no effect) - power ok as lights etc come on.
• KIA Automatic CARNIVAL II PARK 2002 Diesel Eng - Diagnosis Bosch KTS 570 views error codes 4373 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  [endif]--> I bought a second hand car   its KIA Automatic   CARNIVAL   II  PARK  2002 Diesel Engine 145 High Power Direct Injection Diesel Engine 2.9 HPDI chassis no:  KNAMA75432S68965   The engine temperature is rising up and the engine is stooped I changed the Engine with an other used one and   engine start and not run   i tested with the Diagnosis Bosch KTS 570 views error codes 4373        6016        4385 instead of error faults 4373        6016        4385
• Fiat Croma Diesel Multijet 2000 2.4 Automatic - Engine cut-out 26 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  This is most disconcerting and dangeroius as traffic behind me is not expecting me to stop. As the gearbox is automatic, it takes a while to engage neutral/park in order to restart the engine. The engine fires straight away and gives no problem until the next occurrence. The car has been main dealer serviced on time and a full diagnostic check carried out - with no problems showing up.
• Toyota Avensis, Ford Focus CMAX - Seq Auto VS Auto VS CVT 30 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  How do these different flavours of automatic transmission affect the driving, repairs, regular maintenance ? About myself: I am a first time buyer of car and looking for family car - hatchback + petrol + automatic + 1.6 or 1.8 engine.
• Suzuki Swift - Swift Automatic Gearbox 18 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Can someone please confirm that the Suzuki Swift's automatic gearbox is unaltered in it's latest reincarnation ? I have owned an 09 reg model from new and am considering replacing it with a 1.2 sz4 model - and read of gearbox issues - I have had none such with my older model....Also, will I miss the extra 300cc ?
• 'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Automatic - Dead Fuel Gauge - 'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Auto 4 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  'P' Reg Renault Laguna (2ltr Automatic) - Leaving work in heavy rain, switched on lights, fan and radio, central locking working fine, wipers, internal and external lights all fine... after about a hundred yards the fuel gauge dropped to 'nil' even though I have about half a tank on board.
• MINI Cooper S - Paint - DPF - Automatic 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Does the diesel version (understand it uses 2litre engine from BMW 1-series) have any problems ref DPF - I see there's been lots of discussion on problems with this : are they resolved? 3. If I choose an automatic gearbox: how does this affect resale values - I've had conflicting views from Mini dealers Many thanks for any help on this.