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• 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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  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"...
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  A flash in the prang 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm sure you are aware that, with the increasing automation of many car functions, many modern cars have an Automatic option for their lights such that...
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  Cab runneth over 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my previous car, a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, I'm now looking for a replacement with an automatic gearbox and would be grateful if you could advise....
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  Can I let my son in law drive my car? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to get a Kia Soul Electric. As a 75 old man if I stop driving for a short while could I loan my car to my son in law for him to insure as...
• VW Polo 2003 Automatic Transmission - Advice on buying a used car 29 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  Hello everyone! I just bought my first car, a used one from a garage I found on AutoTrader. Everything seemed fine at first, and it still drives well,...
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  What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep...
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  How can I avoid being disqualified from driving after getting 12 points? 14 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two speeding fines in the space of three months which will mean 12 points. What can I do to avoid disqualification? All low speeds. I need my...