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• Fiat Panda Automatic again. 10 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  As the previous thread seems to have died, would wish to ask again, if anyone out there has any hands on experience of ( or tech data on ) the ECVT gearbox...
• i30 Diesel 1600 Automatic - My Hyundai i30 Diesel Automatic, Problems 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Faults or recalls whilst owning the car: The service book issued was not for my car, but for a Petrol automatic. It stated sevice interval should be 12months or 1 year, which ever is the earlist. Should state one year or 20K miles which ever is the earlist. The air condtioner not working. (sorted by dealer) The radiator overflow tank, below the minimum mark.
• Renault Modus (2004 - ) - Anyone with a Modus automatic? 22 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Wonder if anyone here has a Renault Modus automatic? Would be interested in feedback on how it performs etc. How smooth, or otherwise is the gearbox? Any specific problems with them - I see on the car by car breakdown it is Nissan based rather than a renault box?
• Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Is there any one who can help I have a peurgot 306 lx 1.6 automatic I have located what I believe to be the central locking box under the dash problem is I cant find the unlock and lock wires I have searched various forums but none of the codes for the wires match mine am I looking in wrong place I am trying to install a alarm and remote central locking as the key I have has no fob for mine please help me
• Ford Galaxy - Diesel Automatic slipping out of gear 6 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My 2002 diesel automatic Galaxy has been slipping out of gear, particularly when over about 40mph.  If you are very gentle on the accelerater you can keep it in gear and generally drive quite normally. Just come back from the garage where I have been told it needs the gearbox rebuilt, he said it would cost around £2000 and advised me against doing it.
• Citroen C3 - Good small torque-converter automatic 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I'm looking around on the net for a replacement for my sister's Getz 1.3 Auto. Basically, the replacement has to be small, automatic (torque-converter, not a mechanised manual or CVT), and must have a decent enough turn of speed to overtake on a motorway happily (which the Getz 1.3 auto doesn't have). My suggestions so far have been a Citroen C3 1.6 auto, or a Ford Fiesta 1.6 auto, both around 2008 vintage.
• Vauxhall Corsa auto - automatic does not engage reverse unless revved 13 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  My wife's ancient V reg Corsa automatic  is pretty reliable for it's age and regularly goes up and down the M1 between Herts and Yorks. About 70k on the clock Occasionally when engaging reverse it refuses to move without a quick flip on the accelerator after which it performs normally.
• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - Automatic Wipers 10 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hello there folks, Following on from the "Switches and controls you like-dislike" thread, I'd appreciate some advice please. I have a 2003 Megane Expression and find the automatic wipers fairly infuriating. If it's just spitting with rain, they often flap about the screen like John McCrirrick having a fit and if it's fair chucking down they often stay resolutely still. I've looked in vain for a way to switch them off and return to good old intermittent wipers but to no avail.
• Advice about broken 1988 volvo Automatic 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I have a 1988 Volvo Automatic 2.3 Estate which has been with my mechanic (who I have known for over 30 years) since the beginning of February because it keeps stalling. He has done everything to get it running including change two petrol pumps, renewed the distributor and wiring etc.
• What's the history of folding tin tops? 25 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Who made the first proper automatic folding metal roof ? When I say proper , I mean like in the Mercedes Benz SLK and (latest) SL, not like the automatic "targa" roofed Honda CRX of the early-mid nineties. I vaguely recall seeing some American cars of the Fifties/Sixties that had folding roof sections which would be automatically stored in the boot....???
• Merc C320 Automatic fault 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 2001 (new shape) Merc C320 Automatic (Tiptronic), fantastic car but with one intermittent problem which Mercedes cannot cure, and does not seem to get logged in the onboard fault recording. When starting the car and moving from P to D on the gears the car jolts into gear and when driving refuses to move out of 1st.
• Running in an Automatic 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have checked all the FAQ info and done a search on the techie threads, but there does not seem to be an answer to running in a new automatic. My other half (Anne) has bought a sparkly Honda CRV auto for collection on Friday from Bob Gerard (very nice and helpful people) and is wanting to know how to treat it on the drive from Great Glen back to Yorkshire.
• Fiat Panda automatic - Summons after admitting guilt at scene? 2 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Police phoned next day to ask how I was (small town) but also asked if I had any medical conditions and if it was a regular occurance?.. said none relevant to driving and No: just oversensitive accelerator on the automatic....police caller said automatics are the worst. Car uneconomical to repair, so I've a manual Suz Splash now and even took a refresher driving lesson. All fine a month later... Now received Court Summons with form for Income but no Admission of Guilt form?
• SUVs - Car Specification Options 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Can anybody recommend an SUV that has soft suspension and has a petrol/automatic engine option, please? Max price about £25k.
• ideas for decent cheap automatic runaround 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The criteria is: Preferably smallish but five door (206/clio size but can be saloon) Has to be automatic Up to £1200 to spend Looks reasonably decent (so 98/99 onwards) + reliable (looks wise she doesnt like the E36 3 series, S40, older Honda Civics etc which I have suggested would be ideal) The problem with the above is most of the reasonably styled cars which she likes are French, and this +automatic (which she wont budge on) worries me in terms of reliability.
• Merc B class - Manual -v- Automatic, Diesel -v- Petrol 7 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  The salesman is insistent that Mercs with manual transmission have very poor resale value as everyone wants an automatic. Also, he says that 95% of the cars they sell are diesel. This car will be used mostly for short journeys of a couple of miles. Every 2 months it will get an 80 mile motorway run. Total about 6,000 miles/year.
• SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Semi Automatic transmission 10 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Can someone help? When I drive the car in manual as opposed to auto the performance and throttle response is definitely brisker: why is this?...
• Renault Scenic Expressions 1.6 Automatic - Auto Warning Light on the Dashboard 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  From time to time the Auto light displays when driving.  Turning off the ignition and restarting fixes it, however what does this mean.  There...
• Mitsubishi Shogun V6 Petrol Automatic - Engine is Hnting 10 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My Shogun has started hunting at 40 mph - up to 40 it's fine - over 40 it's also fine - my local mechanic has tried a fuel additive but no change - any...
• Automatics-Drive or Neutral? 14 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Just been wondering, in the interests of transmission longevity, what's the best method when stopped at a red light or in queueing traffic with an auto?...