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• Over-sensitive petrol pump nozzles 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The attendent said that they had just had new nozzles fitted to some of the pumps and that they were "a touch sensitive". She wasn't joking! The lenght of time that automatic cut-out nozzles have been around I'm surprised that they haven't got them right yet. -- L'escargot.
• Golf MkV headlights 23 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  My Golf was imported from abroad and has the headlights/rear lights permanetly on when the ignition is on (as per Volvos). What I would like to do is to set them so that they automatically come on when darkness falls, iaw the auto light switch setting. My book suggests this can be done via the MFA computer, but the VW agent says this is not an option on my model and when asked whether he could do it, the answer was not yes, but probably with difficulty.
• Astra Good Deal 23 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  went to garage today saw a automatic 2002 02 REG Vauxhall astra 1.6i envoy, 6000 miles on clock, petrol. price £5495.00. Trading in my car vauxhall vectra 92,000 miles on clock 1998 model 1.6, he said he would only give me £400 tops for it.
• Rover 75 for 50% off list 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Ok so everybody on here seems to be talking about getting at least 50% off of list price for a new Rover 75. If I can get a fully loaded diesel automatic connoisseur for £12k then I'd be happy. Can anyone come up with a link selling Rovers for somewhere near half price? Clearly there's a need to then negotiate a bit more in person to get things as low as possible but I haven't really found anything remotely close to 50% of list.
• Auto advice please 12 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Due to a dodgy lower back I have been advised that my next car should be an automatic. I have driven auto hire cars, but never owned one. Although I can't afford brand new, I do fancy something mid size with a bit of go - not necessarily a hot hatch, warm would suffice. The 150 diesel Leon seems to have a fantastic combination of acceleration and econonmy, but is manual.
• mondeo 1.8 auto/over revving 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Recently the revs of my car are going up to 4/5 on my tachometer, before changing gear when I start and when driving.This happens sometimes from cold always when warm.If I slow down to below 15mph and I wish to accelarate the engine revvs as above before changing gear.If I am over 15mph car accelerates normally. the car has no problems changing gear after this. This is an automatic car.Can anyone help please?
• Insurance cover in EU countries 25 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  from the UK. TPO cover would be fine, so do I have to inform my insurers of this fact - or am I automatically covered for this period? BTW, insurance in Ireland is quite pricey!:-( Cheers.
• 306 TD Clutch Cable 2 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I've got used to it now, but have since heard that there's a problem with the cable drying out, preventing the automatic adjustment from functioning, leading to premature clutch wear and failure. Is there any way of knowing whether this is happening other than a slightly stiff clutch pedal? I'd like to get it sorted sooner rather than later if it might lead to a £300 bill.
• Cambelts and auto boxes 13 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether the life expectancy of a cambelt is any higher if the engine is mated to an automatic gearbox? The belt on my Citroën XM 2.0 turbo has lasted 179k miles (the car's worth less than the cost of replacing the belt, so I've nothing to lose!). Is this just good fortune, or does the auto box 'cushion' the shock loading experienced by an engine during manual gear changes?
• Volvo 850 - 1995 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I am now the proud owner of the above vehicle. It has done 74,000 miles and is an automatic, 2-litre 20 valve model. Does anyone have any top tips regarding when the timing belt should be changed, what would be a good interval for oil changes (mainly urban use, with the odd blast up & down the full length of the M1), which oil to use, etc etc.
• Peugeot 306 (97) ABS warning light 9 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all I have a strange ( to me ) problem with my 1997 Peugeot 306 I have the warning light for ABS on and at the same time my automatic headlights and my backing light is not functioning , so i looked into the user manual and found that these things is under the same fuse , BUT , the fuse is OK , so does anyone have an idea what could be wrong here.
• Imports 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Through them I can save £2,327 over the U.K.list price. The model I want is the CDX 5 door hatchback 4 speed automatic. My Toyota agent here tells me not buy an import. Onesearch assure me that their import would be the exact same model with the same specifications as the car I would buy in this country. This is very tempting.
• Internet Prices / loyalty 12 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Last year they just reduced my fee on the same membership number, this year they said that wasn't possible so I cancelled my membership and re-joined on the Internet. Just like Insurance it pays not to renew automatically!
• Swap or not 8 May 2001 (Forum)
  Have 2.0 si Mondeo M plate 72k (annual mileage 13K) good condition /Maitained. I can get 97/98 Primera 2.0 Se all the whistles and bells automatic with 30K on clock one owner fsh for £5.5k. My outlook was to keep the ford 3 more years and pay 6k cash for newercar then. I can afford 3K cash plus watever I can get for the ford??? My philosophy is to keep a motor 10 years if poss.Is it swap time and how is the best way to get rid of the ford??
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  Can you recommend a hybrid car with easy access? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 plate Fiesta Titanium automatic. For health reasons it has become too low to get in and out of the car easily and without pain. I have been...
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  Can you recommend the best used, small crossover? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used, compact SUV/crossover for around £14,000. I do mainly town driving and short motorway trips, so was thinking a petrol automatic...
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  Is it worth contesting a SORN fine? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car was SORN'd in September 2015. It became eligible for Historic Vehicle Status in April 2016. I assumed DVSA would automatically update details and...
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  What's the best small automatic SUV/crossover for driving in snow? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Me and my wife are a young couple (28 years old) and we're after a new car. We would prefer a fun but very reliable SUV/crossover with sufficient power...
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  Which diesel SUV for short school runs and easy loading of a wheelchair? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm...
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  Warranty repair charge excessive due to 'betterment' 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 12 year old BMW 330i in June and it drove beautifully until a sudden failure of the automatic gearbox a couple of weeks ago. I bought a Gold...