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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.
• Reliable cheap small auto 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I'm looking for some advice on reliable cheap small automatic cars. My other half is learning to drive in an automatic and is looking for a nice first car, golf size or under. The budget is under £2000. Can you offer any advice on which cars automatic gear boxes are long lasting, as well as general reliability?
• Automatic Choke Problems (Fiesta) 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Dear All, I have a P Reg Ford Fiesta (1.3 EFi engine). It clearly has a problem with the automatic choke not opening properly since in the mornings, when cold, it runs like a dog, however once it's warmed up it's fine and drives very well indeed. Whilst the car starts OK, as soon as you put any stress on the engine it really dies, hardly accelerates until eventually enough fuel gets through and off she goes.
• Best Automatic - Help Required 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking of buying a brand new automatic for Mrs D. Criteria: 1:Max RRP 16k - We are assuming we will get a big discount, so the cheaper the car the better! 2:Must have a 5 start NCAP 3: Has to be as high as the Ford fiesta, or higher for that commanding driving position. 4: No bigger than the ford focus, Or smaller than the MB, A class. 5: Must be very reliable. 6: At least a 12 year corrision warranty. 7; Good handling.
• Small Automatic Diesel 4 or 5 door 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I would appreciate your informed opinion on which are the best small, ladies cars, with an automatic gearbox, a Diesel engine, Air Conditioning and ease of entry and with a softish ride. I find that many Japanese cars (like the Jazz) ride like bricks. recommend. Why oh why, when the roads are so bad do the manufactures assume that we all have German bottoms and wish to corner on the door handles?
• Ford Explorer automatic gearbox fault 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  A Ford Explorer, that is may be 10 or so years old, has just had it's faulty automatic gearbox replaced with a brand new one. On a test drive it worked fine until the box got warmed up and then it stayed in drive and had to be braked to a halt juddering. Next day, it did the same again.
• Automatic gearbox (cvt , easytronic) 12 May 2004 (Forum)
  I'd like your advice about the durability and reliability of the cvt or easytronic gearbox. I want to buy an automatic supermini and my favorit ones are the Honda Jazz CVT and Opel Corsa 1.4 Easytronic. Does anyone know how many km can I expect them (the gearboxes) and especially the cvt to work properly? Does they need any special maintenance?
• GM3000 Automatic gearbox problems 18 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a car with a GM3000 automatic gearbox in it. It started changing up through the gears very agressively, as though a turbo-charger had been fitted and max. thrust had been asked for! My wife refuses to go in it, it\'s that bad.....
• 'New' small automatic . 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The time has come and it looks like a new small car is required for wife. Must be auto,preferably with low V.E.D. Any suggestions/recommendations. Probably...