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• Mazda 121 - Mazda 121 Problem with Stuttering/Stalling (auto) 18 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I wanted to ask you about a problem that has developed with our mazda 121, its a 1997 model (it genuinly looks like a ford fiesta to me in my opinion though, but I dont want to offend ford or mazda's loyal fans by saying so incase anyone takes offence) Its an automatic too but when I start it from been stood (cool engine) and put it in Drive or Reverse it really stutters/shudders and quite often cuts out? It sems to be getting gworse and I wanted to ask what was going wrong to cause this as I keep it serviced on a regular basis and Its well looked after by myself or so I thought.
• 1.4 meriva (2008),mannual - used car fault 25 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Then I rejected car after 4 weeks and sent letter to HP company and Dealer for refund but they refuse refund and give replcement car which is they say like for like base but It was easytronic automatic,That car is toatally unacceptable bec that easytronic gear change time it was jerking and engine noise too much.So now what option i have to choose?
• 1.4meriva mannual 2008 - used car fault 23 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Then I rejected car after 4 weeks and sent letter to HP company and Dealer for refund but they refuse refund and give replcement car which is they say like for like base but It was easytronic automatic,That car is toatally unacceptable bec that easytronic gear change time it was jerking and engine noise too much.So now what option i have to choose? Anybody can Help me please.
• Volkswagen Polo III - Polo engine cutting out 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hope you can help After being stuck in stop go traffic for over an hour on a really hot day, I got 100yd from my home and the engine cut out.  I managed to get it restarted but as it was an automatic I really battled to get it home but finally did. Left the car for about an hour or two and managed to get it started again so drove it a few meters into the garage. Next day when starting the car it would just cut out.
• Funny Signs 28 May 2011 (Forum)
  PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN In an office: AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD Outside a secondhand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC.
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  Small car with easy access 7 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines...
• Skoda Fabia - Insurance problem 10 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi A month ago I changed my insurance and took out a fully comp policy.for my own car.A couple of weeks ago my sister came to our house and said she was going on holiday and would I pick up her car ( also insured fully comp)and bring it home. My dad said to phone Insurance company as he had read I might not be automatically covered.I did and the person I talked to said it would be ok as I would be insured third party to drive her car. On way home I was stopped by police for " routine check" my policy not available so told to produce.When my policy came through it had no mention of driving another car so phoned them only to be told that clause only appied to over 25,s,,Im 24, Have now been offered a fixed penaly for no Insurance...6 points and £200 fine , with my dad and sister as witnesses is it worth pleading not guilty and explaining what happened
• Ford Fiesta: 2001 1.25 Zetec - Timing Belt Tensioner, change of design? 21 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  However the replacement that came with the kit from Unipart does not have the adjustable slot, just a hole and no way of adjusting the tension ( I presume it does it automatically as you release the pin?)  Is the one in the kit ok to fit as when I queried the difference at the shop I got it from the guy said 'it must be the right one, it's the only one listed'. Thanks for your help,
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Multi Quote Car Insurance Woes 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  My folks purchased a new Nissan Micra Tekna 1240cc Automatic (on a 59 plate) late least year with a scrappage offer (despite now seeing their old car on the road since). However, their insurance now needs renewal and their existing company seems expensive.
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.4 Starting problems!! 21 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi i was wondering if anybody could offer me some advice. My 1994 clio automatic is having problems. It starts first time in a morning, no problems what so ever. However, after driving for around half an hour, especially on the motorway, as i stop at say a roundabout the car looses all power and really struggles to move.
• Is this an urban myth? [Read only] 4 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Therefore, overpay the fixed penalty by sending a cheque for the full amount plus £1. The computer will then automatically generate a refund cheque for the over-payment and send it to you. ** **** Do not cash this refund cheque ? DUMP IT**.* The system then remains ?open? and cannot generate the ?send your licence for endorsement?
• Skoda Felicia (1995 - 2000) - 1999 1.3 intemitent starting problem 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  when the car starts its on the button but when its playing up its in the hands of the gods. i feel its a problem with the automatic choke but am not 100%. when it wont start: i turn the key and it starts but cuts out, i then have to remove the key and start again, sometimes if i put it in gear and turn the key ( start it in gear ) it starts and keep running, when it is running its a bit lumpy sounding and when i clutch and brake to come to a stop the revs drop to 500 from 750, sometimes thay drop to 400 and the car cut out but thats when the engines cold. the plugs are good and the ignition is good, the engine has only done 32000 when its hard to start and it starts the smell of fuel is heavy and if i stall the engine and try to restart it it hesitates like its flooded. there is no plug in diagnostics and cant afford a mechanic and cant afford to buy a throttle body and thats not the problem.
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Diesel D4D - Cold running 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Any feedback greatly accepted, Reguards Paul {removed repeated words in subject header that automatically get included when you make your selection from the compulsory drop down menus and fill in boxes. I'm sure there's something mentioning this when you compose your post}
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 02 2.0 hdi noisy engine after cambelt change 6 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  SORRY TO REWRITE THIS BUT MY TITLE BEFORE WAS CHANGED AUTOMATICALLY TO SOMETHING I WASNT ASKING!!!! hi there just after a bit of advice, I have just had my cambelt changed on my picasso, and the mechanic has advised i get the bottom crankshaft pullie (I think thats what he called it) changed asap as it is wearing out.
• Subaru Impreza III (2008 -) - Tempted by this bargain ? 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  New 230PS Subaru Impreza WRX Just £12,995 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:17 www.motorprovider.co.uk has New Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRXs at £12,995, save £6,682 New UK Registered Subaru Impreza 2.5WRX 2.5 WRX - Key features at a glance : * 230 PS @ 5200 rpm * 320 NM torque at 2800 rpm * 5 Speed manual * Driver, Front Passenger, Side and Curtain airbags * ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution * Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control * HID Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling * Pop-up headlamp washers * Rear privacy glass * Cruise control with steering wheel control * Emergency Brake Assist * Colour coded Door handles and mirrors * Electric windows and electric heated mirrors * Climate Control Air Conditioning * 17" Alloy Wheels * CD/MP3/WMA RDS Radio with 10 speakers and steering wheel control * UK LIST PRICE £19,677 OTR Our Price £12,995 * Available in very limited numbers
• BMW - Buying a 2001 BMW, what are the catches?? 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  HI First post here, I am considering spending £3-4k on a automatic estate for driving up and down the motorway with family (3 of us are currently in a 3 door polo, I have not bought a car in a LONG time). I am looking for something enjoyable and have been considering BMW 3 or 5 series.
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 2002 2.0 Air Con Unit controls - lighting up? 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  However when I go to the car of a morning, start it up and put the lights on every thing works, the LCD displays, radio buttons etc light up - but none of the controls or buttons on the Automatic Air Conditioning unit light up. I am having to feel the contols as I am driving if I want to boost the heater or switch on the rear demister etc. Should all of the buttons and contols light up or is this a design fault?
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.8 help with timing belt on Z18 XER engine. 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Sounds like it was in the area of the exhaust cam variator so changed the variator and the idler wheel. This noise only comes on when its hot and as the tensioner is a simple automatic one now, you can't over tighten the belt. Any info or ideas would be appreaciated. or if anyone has paperwork for changing the belt as its too new for my autodata disc. Many thanks Davey slt - e-mail address removed to prevent harvesting
• Dad finally considering a new ( his last ) car 24 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Essentially, what he wants to do is replace his with a car that will eventually be used by both my mum and him when they go to one car in about 5 years. What he has asked is what can he get that has decent load capacity, cruise control, automatic and air con, but with as low as possible CO2 and decent mpg? He doesnt want to spend more than 15k if he can help it but would like a longish warranty. My first instinct was a Kia Ceed estate although not sure if you can get the auto/cruise on the diesel.
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.4 Cutting out after MOT test 24 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My 1.4 106 automatic multi-point injection failed its MOT on emissions - it's used mainly for local journeys. The mechanic said he would clean the Lambda sensor and that I should take it for a high speed run which I did.