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• MAP Sensor?? 26 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I would like to ask a question,and if anyone knows something PLEASE let me know. Thanks in Advance. Here goes. I have a VW 1.6L Automatic 1997 Model. On startup the engine is racing and trying to cick it to go to normal idle is impossible. Putting it in gear is a trying affair too. However once i have got it in gear it takes off with a rush as you can imagine.
• Manual-diesel converted to auto ??? 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  If I purchased a nearly-new DIESEL / MANUAL car (approx 1-2 years old) would it be easy / is it possible to have it changed to an automatic.? I have been trying to locate another Diesel / Auto car and its like trying to find pink furry dice ..... Have got an Omega TURBO DIESEL AUTO but she finds it too big & heavy to drive so will be forced into selling, although I like the car, but my opinions DONT count!
• No such thing as a bad new car? 31 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Mini with CVT transmision (Note: I am knocking the CVT version only) It's jerky, has little standing start acceleration, can be really thristy (under 20 mpg) and must be the only automatic that feels like it's going to stall! Now I know that I might upset some people, but I really do think that these two models were completely underdeveloped.
• Golf V5 auto judder 26 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I've got a Golf V5 170bhp with tiptronic transmission thats just over 1 year old and has done 11000 miles. Over the past week or so I've noticed that when accelerating briskly in automatic mode there is a perceptible judder and hesitation as the gearbox shifts into 4th and 5th gears.Once it's changed up the car drives smoothly. It feels as if perhaps the the auto box is trying to change up too quickly.
• Airbags, Seat Belts & Steering Wheels 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  s=&threadid=8965 I\'ll leave this here because I think its important. However, I have changed the link so that it won\'t work automatically, you will have to cut and paste it to your browser and I would emphasise the warning that Dave gave to the squeamish etc. Mark. MG-Rover Problems? http://forums.mg-rover.org
• Too many bhp 10 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I thought I'd share my recent experience to see if other drivers have suffered similar incidents. I was driving a Vauxhall Omega saloon, 3.0L automatic, rear wheel drive. The road was wet but thankfully empty. I was accelerating up to speed on the motorway with only a slight left hand curve to the road. The rear of the car started to slide at 50 mph'ish and then the car started weaving violently from side to side.
• Volvo 850 22 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I plan to replace it with something a lot cheaper that I will be able to keep for a long time. I also want an automatic, & mpg isn't an issue as I only do about 6k a year. Much research seems to point to a 1995/96 Volvo 850, as I fancy an estate from a long-term practicality point of view. I did consider a 1998 Passat & the Volvo V40, but the scary reliability stories put me off.
• MOT - Suzuki Swift 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  It isn't blowing, so does this therefore mean that it won't fail the MOT on this point, or is that an automatic failure point. I tackled the garage where I bought it from about this back in September, and they assured me that the white stuff would soon "burn off" and that it was a newish downpipe. I had my doubts, but went ahead and bought it because otherwise it is in excellent condition.
• Synergie/806 cooling system 28 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Am I right in assuming that as I refill it these will allow the air to escape up through the header and in effect automatically bleed it as it fills? Any other refilling without airlocks hints? Sorry if this is painfully obvious, I otherwise drive a 1957 Landrover S1 so the Synergie seems incredibly complex by comparison!
• Buying a VW Vento 9 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me some advice on buying a VW Vento 1.8 CL AUTOMATIC. Its a replacement for my nan's 1987 Nissan Sunny Auto that has been so reliable. She has a £1500 limit and Insurance cost is important. The cars that match her size and insurance requirements are Vento, Rover 416 & Astra Saloon, all Autos.
• returned e-mail 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The thing is I haven't sent any of them. Most of them seem to have been taken from my address book which automatically places them there when I return a e-mail. The message I have supposedly sent is all gobbledy gook and not understandable. Among them may be some of the people who visit this site who I have spoken to by e-mail.
• Is this a fair price 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Having read these pages for some days now, I get a feel that there are many knowledgeable people out there so: I have been offered an early L reg Renault Clio, with less than 11,000 miles (no typing error, eleven) on the clock. It has been serviced, garaged and driven gently for its whole life. It is a five door, 1.4 RN automatic. Taxed until June, just serviced and MOT'd. It has a small srape on a rear door and the front dam beneath the bumper is scored/scraped. I Have been offered this car for £1350.00 is this a good deal?
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  What's the best small SUV auto? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I...
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  How do I deal with unjustified refurbishment charges on a returned lease car? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I left my leased car with a Volkswagen main dealer for an MoT and cosmetic work on the alloys a few days before the end of its contract. They agreed to...
• Pinking Primera 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  2001 Primera Sport-Plus 2.0i with CVT-M6 automatic gearbox. Only 22,000 miles. Has been pinking for months and the main-dealer has been unable to sort the problem out. The pinking only happens under very specific conditions.... Generally it is when gently cruising at between 30-40mph, with light or no throttle, when the gearbox will select a very high gear, revs drop to about 1200rpm.
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  Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009...
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  Dealer is refusing to refund for work done on a faulty van - what are our options? 13 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a used Volkswagen Transporter T5 automatic from a used car dealer. The van came with very little service history and due to its mileage...
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  Potholes and getting compensation from the local council 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  At the beginning of February, my car hit a pothole. The front tyre burst, costing £145 to replace. Closer inspection of the pothole showed that it had...
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  Are these two Audi prices right? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking at purchasing a used Audi A4 Avant and am looking at two in particular, both of which are being sold through Audi's used and approved...
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  Gear change 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation"...