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• Any - Gadgets on some new cars 24 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Just had a week with a brand new Volvo XC90 as a courtesy car. The number of driving aids is mindblowing from blind spot assistance, all round cameras, automatic parking...daren't try that...mirrors that dip themselves, headlights turning round corners, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, do we need all this stuff? Well as a confirmed Luddite I now have have to say these aids are very useful and have somewhat changed my mind.
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Problems to look out for 21 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My intention is to buy the most basic model I can because they don't have either roof rails or sun roofs, both of which are known to cause major leaks. I don't know whether to go for an automatic or manual so please tell me your thoughts. Any help and knowledge will be gratefully received. Many thanks
• Braking with a TC auto gearbox 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I'm reluctant to use the latter because I don't understand the long term consequences for the gearbox of doing it. It's the first automatic car I've owned and would appreciate some advice.
• Ford Focus Estate - Is Ford's Ecoboost really that economical? 5 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have just done a 1371m  169.12litre brim to brim calculation (36.85mpg) for our 15yr old 1.6 Zetec petrol 110,000m automatic estate which rarely does long motorway journeys. On this website's real MPG section there is 35.3mpg for a 2014 1.0 Eco 125 estate and 42.7 for a 1.0  100 saloon. Admittedly we are not fast drivers and I 'ride and glide' quite frequently when I drive it, but I contend that the ecoboost is not as economical as it's cracked up to be.
• astra 1.6 auto (2000) x reg - astra 1.6 auto 2000 temp sensors 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Help please,on my astra 1.6 auto (2000) it looks like there are two temp sensors,one has a two wire connector and is screwed into inlet manifold,the other is a single wire connector and is screwed in near the thermostat housing which one does what??  Also is the radiator cooling fan control modual different on an automatic with air con from one without air con or manual/auto..Thankyou..
• Suzuki Swift - First Accident and Need to Buy car- Advice 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  It was my pride and joy, only a 2009 Suzuki Swift but shows my budget lol! I can only drive an automatic and need something similar, so auto, 5 door, aircon and 1.6 upwards so it can overtake when required! Can anyone recommend anything? My budget is £4999..that's all I'm looking at getting back from the insurer if that :(
• Toyota Hilux - Buying advice required 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Main dealers seem to have the best examples but adding VAT to the advertised price makes them seriously expensive. Seem to think HJ advised against the automatic version but they go for less money. Any idea why.? Grateful for your experiences and advice                
• Seat Leon SE TDI S-A 1.6 diesel with DSG gearbox - Seat Leon first service - when? 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I recently bought a Seat Leon 1.6 diesel automatic from a Seat dealer. It is 11 months old (latest model) and has only covered 2,600 miles. Should I have it serviced in a month's time, or should I wait until it has covered more miles? It was initially registered to Seat UK and hardly covered any mileage with them.
• Auto for £1000 and under with room for dogs. 30 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  She currently has a Pajero 2.8 SWB but we can't afford to run it as the MPG is awful. I need an automatic for around £800 that has space for her to chuck the 3 dogs in the back. So far I have been looking online at Ford Focus Estate 1.6, Honda CRV, Vitara. Can anyone recommend anything please? I am a total numpty when it comes to car knowledge.
• All cars - AA renewal fees 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Why do the AA increase renewal fees on automatic renewal then back down immediately when challenged.  Every year they quote something like double to renew, and when I check internet price and ring to say I'm leaving, they immediately offer me the internet price.
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  Can I convert a Ford C-MAX from auto to manual? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can I change my Ford C-MAX from being an automatic to a manual?
• C5 2008 (June) Auto Diesel - C5 Dipped headlamps blowing 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I am using standard replacement bulbs and the higher intensity type from Halfords. When one lamp blows I usually change both sides. I normally have the light switch turned to automatic. Had the same issue with lamps on my previous Peugeot 407. Is there a blown bulb indicator on the C5?
• chrysler grand voyager 2003 crd - heater wont blow hot air into the cabin 22 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi my voyager won't blow hot air into the cabin when I turn the automatic air conditioning unit up to 85/hi it just keeps blowing cold. The aircon works perfectly blowing ice cold! I replaced to voltage regulator when I bought the car at the beginning of summer as the fan did not work has anyone got any idea,s please help
• Incorrect PCN Richmond . 30 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The PCN's were issued between JUNE 2009 and APRIL 2011 and Richmond Council are allowing a 3 month appeal period from this month to enable motorists to request a refund. Any appeals will automatically be allowed. (Source July Newsletter CAG) dvd
• Fiat Bravo 2007 - serviced or not? 11 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I have only done 2000miles since September. Should this service counter have been reset when it was serviced (manually or automatically) or should i question if the service was carried out. the service book has been stamped. Just want to get an idea before i ring them and get fobbed  off.
• Peugeot 807 - Peugeot 807 diesel poor mpg 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently bought a diesel Peugeot 807 because I couldn't afford to run my very juicy 2 litre petrol automatic Mondeo.  But guess what?!  The Peugeot is just as bad!!  I'm getting 24mpg, but apparantly I should be getting about 40!  I've had a look round the internet and a few things to check seem to be air filter, tyre pressures and timing, but would any of these really cause such a dramatically poor mpg?
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.8 Electric handbrake 13 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  My wife can't cope with the automatic handbrake on her C Max Ghia and has difficulty using it for hill starts She wants to change the car even though she loves everything except the handbrake. Does anybody know if I can change the brake to manual by disconnecting the electrics, fitting a "normal" handbrake lever and changing the centre console -hopefully from the dismantlers.
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 03 2.2 dci Expression Buying Advice 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking on buying a 03 plate 2.2 dci expression laguna automatic. Has anyone got any reviews on this car? I would appreciate it if people have had problems that you could let me know. I havent had the best luck with cars (6 in the past 4 yrs lol) and really need a reliable car for me and my growing family.
• Cars that became TV stars 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Del boy's Reliant Regal was another which attained a fame way and above it's humble station in life by becomming almost a lead character in the show. Are there any other cars which it is impossible to think of without a TV show or movie automatically appearing in the same thought bubble? --
• Insurance cover abroad Direct line 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I had been with Norwich union for 20 years & included was cover for Europe & no extra charge for green card. How many people think they are automatically covered?