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• Renault Megane CC (2003 - 2010) - Cat. D write off value of a 05 1.6 VVT petrol auto 5 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Last year June i bought a Renault Megane 1.6 VVT Dynamique Automatic (petrol). It was previously a Cat D write off however it has been perfectly repaired and has an engineers report. Done approx 33000 miles. Runs beautifully and never had any problems. How much do you think i can get for it?
• Toyota Carina E (1992 - 1997) - 92 2.0 Engine performance 9 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Toyota Carina 1992 it?s a 2.0 L petrol engine and it?s Automatic. The Car has a small problem the car starts and drive all right but when you go on the Motorway or a high way it doesn?t pull all right, the engine revs up. but I can see the engine struggles to pull in the motorway and it consumes lot of petrol.
• Signage of speed limits 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I understand the concept where any road with street lighting X? yards apart is automatically a 30 limit, unless repeaters are posted to show some higher limit. I drive regularly along a road which is/was a normal 60 mph limited country 'A' road, with no lighting. Now some '50' signs have appeared but there are no repeaters at any interval and people joining the road from a side turning would not be aware of this new limit.
• Automotive new order - suggestions 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If it is patently obvious that the vehicle in front of you is about to parallel park, do not drive up to their back bumper and prevent them from doing so. Having a Taxi / mini cab does not automatically confer the right to sit on double yellow lines completely blocking the highway while you wait for a pre-booked fare or collect the money from the one you have just had.
• First time continental drive - any advice? 13 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  This is the first time I'm planning to drive (not from UK, I'll hire a car from Vienna) Thinking of driving on wrong side of the road makes me a bit scary. So, what advise you folks have? I plan to hire an automatic as I shall have time to concentrate on roads rather than fighting with gearstick in wrong hand! Thanx
• Zafira alarm problem 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Son's 1999 2.0 diesel Zafira alarm keeps going off for no obvious reason which is, understandably, driving him mad. (His neighbours too, of course) It sets itself automatically on locking the car and when it goes off he says it can only be silenced by starting the engine. His usual trusted indy hasn't a fix, is a Vauxhall dealer likely to be able to find and fix the cause or alternatively disable the alarm?
• small car for around £4.5k? 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  It will replace her much loved f reg Nova! She wants something similar in size and around either 1.0 or 1.2 engine size. Possibly an automatic - though I guess that would only come with a bigger engine? Should also be easy to get in and out of. What suggestions would you all have? Budget is around £4500 so looking used. Mileage will be LOW!!!
• Mondeo TDCI shuts off 30 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My Mondeo TDCI 2.0 (2002) automatic gearbox, with 90.000 miles, when warm, (at normal working temperature), around 60 / 70 MPH enters "safety mode", (the glow plug lights) and 9 out of 10, a few seconds later, the engine shuts off.
• Fiat Panda Selecta 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I need to change the gearbox oil in my Panda Selecta, the CVT automatic box, and have not had much success in tracking down the oil. Apparently you can use Dexron for topping up but not for refilling. The Fiat agents weren't very helpful but told me I should use Tuvala CVT oil but they couldn't get it and I can't find it anywhere.
• anyone tried the focus/astra autos? 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Safety being the priority and size vs space, I am looking at the new focus and astra estates. Problem is, I need an automatic for the wife, and can find NO auto reviews of either car. All I have learnt so far is stay away from CVT version on the focus, but they do seem I think to do a normal auto box version also. Has anyone tried or do you know anything about the auto boxes on these cars?
• Accord - how much is it worth? 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Just a quick query - my Grandad is thinking about trading in his Honda Accord for a new Astra, but has no idea what to expect since it's got a tiny milage on it (circa 20k IIRC, may be less). It's X-reg, the SE Executive saloon variant with the 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox.. Full service history etc, perfect condition. He's nearly 90 and finds it a bit big to park and likes the new Astra. It's got all the toys like parking sensors etc. Any idea what he might reasonably expect part ex?
• v6 vectra 99 air condition 19 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  any help will be greatly appreciated Bradders {Reformatted text. There is no need to put a carriage return at the end of each sentence as the text will automatically word wrap to the next line. DD}
• 2001 Mondeo 115 Tddi turbo surge 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  On odd occasions during acceleration the turbo becomes what might be described as 'lumpy'. It feels like the effect of a 'kick-down' on an automatic and the engine gives out a throaty noise, it will then clear itself to give a smooth acceleration and then go through the same motions again until changing up a gear. This doesn't happen if the acceleration is gentle, only when on a loaded hill climb or high acceleration during overtaking etc.
• Optimate Battery charger 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I have been given a Optimate Battery charger to charge the battery on my CBR1000F. It has additional features to diagnose plate sulphation and automatically semi discharge/ recharge to keep the battery at 100% capacity if it is kept connected to the charger. At present the battery is out and connected to the charger which is outputing 14 Volts (about the same as the alternator).
• Focus electric windows 28 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Having read that Focus locks can be re-programmed (to automatically lock at 5 mph) I got to wondering what else can be re-programmed. For example, is it possible to re-programme the electric windows such that the front passenger window can be operated when the ignition is switched off?
• SORN and Road Tax Refund 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Because there's still several months road tax left, I've used the special SORN form from the Post Office instead of the annual tax renewal form. There is minimal guidance supplied with this form, so ... Will the DVLA automatically refund the outstanding road tax? Or do I have to take the tax disc to the local Post Office for a refund? Or should I have included the tax disc with the SORN form (too late now)? I am assuming the car can't be both taxed and SORNed simultaneously.
• Starting cycle. 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have a majesty 125cc scooter (automatic trans). The problem I have is that it will start first time every time. However, if I switch the scooter engine off, and then switch it back on in less than 15 minutes, it can take two attempts to restart.
• Looking for a Mercedes A-Class 4 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, my gran is considering buying a new or nearly new Mercedes A-Class automatic. I know that I sell cars, but to be honest, the firm I work for doesn't really have anything suitable, so I'm looking around to try and find one in a Merc main dealer. Has anyone got any advice about where the best source of an A140, or possibly an A160 might be?
• Small reliable auto? 30 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Sorry for starting off another "which car should I buy for £x" thread. My son will shortly be looking for a smallish car but must be an automatic as he has been used to driving one after spending a few years in Japan. The car he was driving was a 600cc auto with air con which had to have the air con switched off before it could tackle even the slightest gradient!.
• VW Passat 1.9 TD 10 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  hi to everyone, Have just recently purchased (tues just gone) a VW Passat 1.9 TD S TDI 115 bhp Automatic Tiptronic (W reg) can anyone shed some light on these cars as to its good or bad points that I should be on the lookout for.... You maybe aware from one of my previous posts that we had a Omega 2.5 TD auto and a petrol laguna auto, but the Missus just could not get on with the omega, so we sold both cars, as I wanted an Auto/Diesel and my wish has come true.