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• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 91 1.6 Warning Lamps? 11 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  When i came off the motorway up a slip road and stopped at the traffic lights at the end Three warning lights came on together? TEMP STOP OIL Now my pug is automatic so when i took my foot of the break when the lights changed the warning lights went off again... ? No further problems when driving... Unless i became stationary at t.lights. I finally pulled onto my drive at home and the lights came back on, placed into PARK... lights on... placed into R, 4, 3,2,1 - 1,2,3,4 R(No letter D on my auto lol) and lights went off?
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  SUV standard roads 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a premium diesel SUV automatic with a budget of around £40k. I’m concerned that winters in this country are going to become increasingly...
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  Risk action 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After some effort I have succeeded in getting my insurance company to repair my excellent condition 1998S SAAB 9000 CSE Automatic, which, as you’ll realise,...
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  Moving story 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our current family car is an Audi A3 Sportback. As we recently moved house this has provided good service for lugging various parcels around and also taking...
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  Wafty drafts 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to recall you writing in one of your columns to watch out for being paid by bankers draft as they are not certain to be honoured even though it...
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  Raised expectation 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking for a 4WD style family car in a diesel powered 2WD format. Having seen the Nissan Qashqai + 2, which I particularly like due...
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 98 2.0 steptronic auto gearbox failing in low gear 10 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I rarely use the steptronic option on the auto gearbox, but last week on the snow and ice I switched into low gears a couple of times in the evening. In the morning pulling away in automatic I heard a loud clunk, and shortly afterwards the gearbox warning light came on. The manual says its gone into 'safety' mode but is OK to drive. Since then the auto box no longer pulls away from a standing start, so I switch to 2nd in steptronic to pull away.
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  Wandering car 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We want a selectable 4x4 (auto preferably) that is about 2 or 3 years old with excellent reliability and economy (which presumably means diesel, although...
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - I'm impressed. 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I would definitely go for the 2.0 litre diesel 140 bhp. It would have to be manual, as I read the automatic has to be 130 bhp and it is much higher in CO2s and is slower and uses more fuel.I read all that!! ( If it was Mercedes I would definitely go for automatic). In Dublin the Ghia Mondeo saloon manual 2.0 TDCi 140 bhp is 37,725 euros.
• Tornado "zaps" Police radar gun 3 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  You may be interested to know that the tactical computer in the Tornado had detected the presence of, and subsequently locked onto, your hostile radar equipment and automatically sent a jamming signal back to it. Furthermore, an air-to-ground missile aboard the fully-armed aircraft had also automatically locked onto your equipment. Fortunately the pilot flying the Tornado recognized the situation for what it was, quickly responded to the missile systems alert status, and was able to override the automated defence system before the missile was launched and your hostile radar installation was destroyed.
• Golf V5 auto gearbox/throttle body prob 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Golf V5 automatic 2000/W, 95000 miles. For a while now the change from second to third has been sticking slightly with the car then kicking as it goes into third (with a slight kick on the way down also). Driving on the motorway at a steady 80 the other day the car went into emergency mode (so the RAC man told me) with high revs and little power, but after stopping, the car was quite happy to carry on and fine when the RAC man arrived and drove it around - he said that the gears were sticking and the gearbox would probably need to be stripped.
• Time for a new car. Please advise. 26 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Quality feel is important, prestige brand isn't. Fuel economy of 30mph + would be good. I prefer an automatic Room in the back for 2 pre-teen children Will probably lease and spend approx £350 a month, perhaps a bit more for the right car. Or buy nearly new on a loan and make repayments of a similar amount.
• Reverse Crunching - Renault Scenic 15 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I thought that it was like the brake and needed to be depressed before it had any effect. If it is a problem with the teeth of the automatic clutch adjuster can this be fixed easily. Don't worry guys - your safe on the roads - I'm in OZ and am using this website because it looked very informative. Thanks the Aussie
• Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 90 2.0GLi 8 valve automatic starting problem 5 May 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all, This morning, I was faced with the sound of the starter motor slowing down to a halt. The battery had finally died. Not a problem I thought,...
• 2004 Hyundai Getz - Timing chain or belt? 2004 Hyundai Getz 1 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  Hi there, I've been told by a couple of garages now that my 2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3 CDX Automatic has a timing chain instead of a belt and therefore there is no need to replace anything at the 60,000 mile point. I keep getting mixed results online and just wanted to clarify this with anyone who may be able to give a more definitive response if possible please?
• Replacment for Crossland X 27 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  I don't know budget exactly but expect it to be around £13-£14K. He's always driven manuals, but wouldn't rule out an automatic. Any suggestions/recommendations to look out for? Thanks in advance.  
• Steering wheel lock 21 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, Any suggestions for reliable steering wheel locks for automatic cars? I bought a twin bar lock from Amazon, It came in its own box but the box was not seal packed. Is it normal that items like these do not come in a sealed packaging just like some hardware items come loose and not sealed.
• VW Transporter , Volvo SUV or something else.. - Buying A Used Van or Car Recommendations 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a used car or van for a family of 4. Maybe a VW Transporter or Volvo SUV Budget is £17k and needs to be automatic Needs to have a big boot as we like to go camping quite a bit  What do you recommend and when it comes to millage what millage is too high for that vehicle ?  If you recommend a van would it be cheaper to convert it into a crew van rather than buying a crew van?
• Mazda 2 - Mazda 2 Auto 11 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I've also seen that Mazda 2 has been suggest on many posts as a good alternative to the Jazz. Has anyone got any advice on the Mazda 2 automatic please? Should I be looking for a particular model from a particular year or is it all much of a muchness. Budget is ideally £6k but if I can get an older model for cheap then that would be even better!
• Honda Jazz - Honda Jazz CVT 4 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I am a big fan of the Honda Jazz and my 2004 Manual is coming to the end of its life.  We want another Jazz but this time an automatic.  From my research the CVT is the preferred option. However, should I be playing it safe and get a low mileage older model (2007) or go for a newer 2011 with more miles? Budget is up to £6,000 but given the current climate if the older cheaper option is just as good then would prefer to spend less.