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• Good deal? 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I'm traiding in a 51-plate automatic Jaguar x-type 2.5 Sport with metallic, leather seats, climate, heated front screen and real park assist. Great condition. Checking Glasses, What Car and Parkers I'm getting varying views on the p/x price - anywhere between 8k and 9.5k, it seems.
• Audi A4 supplimentary heater 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Now I dont think my car has an auxiliary heater, but is it supposed to have the supplimentary heater which I believe is elecrically powered ? This is supposed to be automatic when the climate control is set to AUTO. If so I have detected no evidence of such a heater during the current spell of cold weather.
• Features I'd like in a car 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  Things I'd like to see on all cars: 1-foglights that turn off automatically after 10 minutes. 2-ditto indicators 3-seatbelts you cant trap in doors 4-light sensitive horns that deactivate during hours of darkness 5-speed governers you can set easily yourself 6-an extra button on your key remote that closes all the windows and sunroof 7-windscreen washers that give a spray, not a jet 8-door speakers that arent obscured by passengers legs etc 9-some way of demisting the side windows that actually work 10-front seats that you genuinely can fold flat Anyone care to add to the list?
• CVH Extreme Idle Problem 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I am stumped as I have checked for inlet leaks, air leaks but everything seems ok. My understanding is that the idle spped is automatic and no adjustment is necessary. Any suggestions much appriciated. Many Thanks Steve
• Auction price im out of touch lately 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I used to go to Blackbushe a fair bit but not for a couple of years now so if I can pick anyones brain for a few guidline prices Ok im after 2 cars peugeot 406 automatic diesel W or X reg saloon not too fussed about the trim level also can be fairly high mileage and the other is a choice of 2 either a ford focus h/b or a vw golf (the facelifted version) so about an s reg for the golf and also s or t for the focus.
• 180K Mercedes E240 W210 feasible? 2 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  A friend will soon be selling his P reg E240 automatic saloon which he's had since it two years old.I've known the car since he's had it and it's in excellent condition with FMBSH. The only problem he's had was a new gearbox( at150K!).I would use the car mainly at weekends and only do about 6k a year hence I'm considering the car.I've read HJ's C by C breakdown and am aware from recent posts that the more recent Mercs do not appear as good as the older models and am concerned that the car could become a moneypit at this mileage.
• Mondeo Noisy Drive Belt 16 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I finally norrows this down to the Aux Drive belt and decided that perhaps it was too tight but of course it has an automatic adjuster so there is no adjustment. the belt looks ok and is no problem in summer. but it's really noisy when cold. someone told me to put oil on it but i decided against as i would probaly end up with it sliping.
• Glare & Sun Visors 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I began doing this when I drove in Zambia, where the sunlight is much brighter. Sometimes passengers automatically put the visor back up because they can?t see the sky. I tell them that I am only interested in what is down on the road, and that aeroplanes are a distraction.
• Toyota Yaris or Nissan Micra 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone give some advice on the following. The Yaris seems to get the best reviews for small Automatic car, but at near £10K for the 3 dr 1.3 T Spirit, this is very steep. The new Nissan Micra 3dr 1.2S auto seems to have all the kit and can be purchased for £7660. Air con and alloys don't really bother me.
• Which car for my parents? 18 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  They would prefer to drive diesel (and it would suit their journey profile) and they would benefit from an automatic. They won't contemplate any kind of adventurous choice, so there's no point suggesting it. This is their second VW, they've had Volvos previously, so you get the picture. By my reckoning, they'll pull in £5-6k part ex on the Passat and they'd probably contemplate another £6-8k.
• Trooper Front Hub 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, Has anyone done a 3.1 Trooper front brake disc change? I can't seem to get past the automatic diff lock assembly which, I surmise, hides a large nut which keeps the hub on the half-shaft splines. Or does it? Do I need a truck-size puller? The workshop manual for this vehicle costs £800.00.
• Making a shortlist of compact autos 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I am looking for the following. £20K Maximum & Slowish depreciation. Semi-flash motor Reliability & good warranty Automatic (or better still tip-tronic) The cons are: I came to driving late and only have 1 year NCB so insurance group 14 is probably the max. I haven't got a garage so a ragtop convertable is out.
• Crankshaft pulley removal vectra auto 9 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Help! I am trying to replace the water pump on my '97 vectra 2.0 automatic. I can get as far as removing the timing belt, but to do that I have to remove the tensioner. But I can't get at the tensioner bolt as it's behind the crankshaft pulley, which means I have to remove said pulley.
• European driving - INSURANCE 18 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I am 18, so that meets the minimum age requirements of france etc driving licence wise so i now only require the insurance right? According to my friend who knows about insurance, there should be automatic minimum EU cover as this is provided by law on all policies unless otherwise stated?
• Mercedes 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Thanks in advance. 1994 M Reg Mercedes-benz E-Class 3.0D E300 Diesel, Azurite Blue metallic, Estate, 78,000 miles , 5 Doors. Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, Automatic Transmission, Central Door Locking, Driver Air Bag, Electric Slide/Tilt Steel Sunroof, Electric Windows, Full Servce History, Passenger Air Bag, Power-Assisted Steering, Roof Rails, Self-Levelling Suspension, Singe Slot CD Player, Warranty. £8,250.
• Calculating top gear performance? 28 May 2002 (Forum)
  Maths is not my strongpoint so I need some guidance on how to work out which gear ratio/final drive combination is likely to be the most long-legged when looking at a particular car on paper. These vary between versions of the same car, particularly, of course, when automatics are brought into the equation. I think I can work out that anything under a 1:1 ratio is an 'overdrive' but final drive ratio presumably then determines the real-life effect when comparing vehicles.
• BMW 635i - Any Advice, Please 21 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  1980 BMW 635i automatic. + points: 109,000 miles, full comprehensive BMW service history, sound visible bodywork - points: requires replacement front shock absorbers, has stood outside for 3 months and is therefore damp inside, possible leak through sunroof.
• Best Back Seats 21 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I was interested by Chris Watson?s comment in the Budget Automatic thread: ?i have never liked mondeo's as the ride in the back feels rather rough, and you can feel vibrations through your back, plus not alot of legroom, but i am 6'6".? I think it?s an often overlooked point that if you are choosing a car for the family and they don?
• Radar Trap 11 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  "Well" says the RAF chap, "I had a couple of Harriers doing a low-level slow navigation exercise in that area. Their defensive radar told them that they had been "painted" by radar which automatically set up a sequence to target an anti-radar missile at the source. Thank your lucky stars that when the system asked the pilot for the OK to let the missile go, he declined"
• Ford Fiesta 1.4L Titanium Automatic 2011 - 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Automatic Undercharging 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi All I'm looking for some advice.  I've got a 2011 Ford Fiesta which i have had since new - but as a low mileage driver i have only clocked...