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• Astra 1.6 estate - Cambelt? WOMAN WARNIN 20 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hey there, I bought a second hand Astra 1.6 estate Vreg last October - its an Automatic and I love the car. Yet this morning there was a noise from under the bonnett, like a whirling noise when I accelerated off. Although it did sound different when stationery too. I peaked under the bonnet having absolutely NO CLUE what i was looking at and at a guess the noise seemed to be coming from this belt that was going round.
• New Car Peugeot 206SW 22 May 2005 (Forum)
  Also something which is not too much longer than my present Rover 200, about 4000mm, give or take 300mm, so it will fit in my garage. It needs to be automatic transmission. I have found two which seem to fit the bill, the Ford Fusion and the Peugeot 206SW. Of these the 206 is more comfortable and suitable. However, I have heard reports that the 206 can cut out while driving.
• Astra 1.4i auto L reg water problem! 13 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I have a Astra 1.4i Automatic 1994 L reg which is seems to be drinking water. When I got the car about three weeks ago I noticed a small leak from the top raditor hose which I sorted out with a new clip. I have looked at every hose and have not found any trace of water or water marks.
• Making an accident worse 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My friend managed to reverse her car into the front of her house. Yes she put it in reverse instead of first! No, it wasn't an automatic!! However, the (even) crazier thing is when she did this, she went to get out the car and the door swung back on her. She kicked it so hard that, that it broke the hinge straps and bent the edge of the door!
• Biggest car design bloopers. Volume 1 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  It has a facility whereby, if it's not locked, if someone touches a door handle the elecric windows lower a few cm. automatically. This is to prevent pressure build up inside the car when shutting the doors. Someone took one of these cars to a car wash. As soon as the bristles of the spinning brushes touched the door handles....... you can guess the rest!
• Primera - Persistent Engine Fault 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help me with this intractable problem?: On morning start-up, my 1997 Primera (SLX 2.0i Automatic)stalls sharply when Drive or Reverse is engaged at the initial idling revs of 1400, and will not engage until the revs have decayed to under about 900, which takes about 5 minutes. Once engaged the revs tend to 'hunt' a little at first, and the engine judders under braking for the first mile or so.
• Replacement Motorway Mile Muncher 28 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I pulled onto the hard shoulder as did the car I was pushed into but the white van drove off before I could note its number so it looks like I will have to claim on my insurance. Does the driver I was pushed into automatically claim on my insurance or is he also out of luck as the van that caused the accident got away? I would also welcome suggestions for a replacement vehicle. It has to be: - a very low insurance group as this is my second claim in two years
• C5 'parking' wing mirrors 8 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  After printing out the last reply I got on here it got my dealer thinking in the right direction and he actually did manage to improve the dodgy pickup and the rough downshift on my ?03 C5 auto. Unfortunately he left the settings of the automatic ?parking? wing mirrors in a state. They don?t now swing 90 deg. in to the body on remote locking, or if they do it?s hit and miss. Neither does the passenger side mirror swing down on reversing anymore.
• renault clio dti erratic acceleration 6 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Any medium to heavy pressure on the accelerator results in increased revs and engine noise but doesn\'t translate into speed. Almost like a cranky old automatic - you know when your\'re waiting for the gear to engage and set off. Easing off the accelerator drops the engine noise several decibels. This most occurs accelerating in 4th abd 5th between 50 to 70 mph.
• Low mileage bmw compact - advice 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 19,000 mile 5 year old 318ti automatic from a little old lady. It's now done 23k and is loosening up nicely! it was serviced by BMW before I bought it and due to it's age they changed the brake fluid, coolant, and plugs along with the oil.
• Which Civic Auto? 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The car will be used mainly for school runs, and local driving with the occasional motorway trip and cover approx 8 - 10k miles a year. It must have 5 doors and be automatic and be Focus /Astra size. Is there anything else I should consider? SWMBO does not like the Astra, I consider the Golf overpriced, and have never liked Ford autoboxes - and I wouldn\'t touch anything French or Italian.
• To Trevor P - HPC 19 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Trevor, Did the full stage 3 with John yesterday including Millbrook - have you any suggestions on cleaning leather passenger seats? He took my X to 130 on the big circle (changed from 4 to 5 at 110 on my automatic box) and took hands off the wheel - I chickened out at around 115 when it was my turn. My track session was not impressive - I could not get the right hand apex correct at three feet past the third marker - having a very patient test driver lapping me did not help.
• Shortlist opinions? 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I hope to change car in the next week or so, and have finally whittled the choice down to the following (in no particular order): Volvo S80 2.4 SE (170 BHP) Mercedes-Benz E240 Elegance Saab 9-5 2.0/2.3 SE B** 523i SE Requirements are: peaceful cruising down busy dual-carriageways, good safety, and automatic transmission. Fuel consumption, driving dynamics and 'image' are relatively unimportant. Having said that, I can't quite manage to spell out the 523's manufacturer; so some aspects of 'image' may well rule out a begrudgingly-good car!!
• Road tax/insurance on cost of fuel ? 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  It seems to me that doing so would preclude tax avoidance and ensure that any innocent parties involved in motoring related accidents would have automatic cover and not have to chase people with no assets. Although not all foreign drivers have to buy fuel when they visit the UK, any that do would also be contributing in some small way. Of course there would need to be some form of body to administer the insurance fund aspect but I don't see this as a major problem and perhaps those at the DVLA could spend their time ensuring the proper ownership registration of vehicles.
• New X Type Immediate delivery UK 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  New quartz metallic, dove leather interior,CD player,10 way seats with lumbar support,reversing sensor,full size spare wheel,fitted carpets,folding mirrors,inclination alarm,first aid kit,warning triangle,locking wheel nuts,5 speed gearbox. He thought he had ordered an Automatic!!! 12 miles on the clock and about 45 more when he drives it to his home tomorrow -he intends to sell it and has re-ordered an Auto. Anyone in a hurry at an import price??? Maybe this should be posted under classified ads - but there is a message here for anyone importing from Europe.
• the world of 1984 comes closer 20 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Moving violations this includs the story about the chap who found a surprise "addon" to his car rental bill. " Last summer, a New Haven, Conn., resident had $450 automatically deducted from his bank account for speeding in a GPS-equipped rental car" As I recall the rental firm in question had in the fine print a section detailing charges for speeding and it used the gps nav system provided in its cars to calculate said charges...
• Imported Golf V5 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  They expect a four week wait for delivery and quote around a 3 grand saving on the UK list price. The specification quoted is as per the UK but doesn't have the automatic windscreen wipers (which I can live without), fitted CD / radio unit or alarm (but does have the immobiliser). They will upgrade the warranty to three years from the basic manufacturer warranty for 500 quid.
• good help wanted about a BX. (maybe DW can help) 16 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  my mother is selling her citroen bx, and i was wondering how much she should charge, its a 1987 E, 16TRS, metallic silver, 111,000 miles, some history, automatic, long tax and test, and has had in the past 6 months - rear spheres, new battery, alternator, HT leads, plugs, full service, ignition coil, starter motor, ignition lock, and in the past year has had tons more done (including the timing belt), the interior is in mint condition, very slight rust on one of the rear doors, but no other rust, she was thinking about £325, but put it up for £450.
• range rover lack of popwer 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Range rover 1988 se vogue automatic 112000miles . lpg conversion 1999 @ 95000. Decoke 93000 I recently purchased car It runs very smoothly always starts first time but lacks acceleration and pulling power Took car to range rover specialist who did compression test which he said showed all cylinders to be 60 PSI and should be 160PSI.
• changing cars 5 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Hi For the last seven years I have been driving a Montego 2000 automatic. Yes I know, I've heard all the jokes, but it's got bags of room & does what I tell it. It's time to change though. I need something similar in size. I'm over 6ft. & have Parkinson's Disease, so it has to be a large, lazy & comfortable car.