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• BMW auto gearbox 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  thinking of changing my automatic focus (2003) in the near future. two options at present.seat leon 2.0 tdi with the dsg gearbox or the bmw 120 se or m sport automatic. i have tested a leon dsg which i thought was great, lovely gearbox. as yet have not tested the bmw. has anyone experience of the six speed auto in this model, what are their thoughts, is it a standard auto as in the focus. also a maybe will be the new focus with the ford dsg style gearbox, but as yet i have not seen any reviews on this setup. thanks
• BMW - 318i S '93 Coupe auto. Clutch/gear probs 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have an automatic BMW 318i S coupe that judders when moving off, tricky if i need to move quickly at junctions/roundabouts. It only happens when it tries to find 1st/2nd but has no probs changing gear at higher speeds.
• automatic mondeo 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any idea what could be the most likely problem with my R plate 2.0L LX auto mondeo which has been changing gear violently with the O/D...
• road tax exemption 17 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Is a 1972 vehicle automatically tax exempt or are there any catches?
• S-MAX 31 May 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know when this will be in the showrooms? And if they're going to offer an automatic? Thanks
• Ford Galaxy - Put my automatic gearbox to 'Park' while moving 8 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  For some weird reason I inadvertently put the automatic gearbox ('PowerShift') selector from 'D' (Drive) to 'P' (Park) while moving at about 25mph.  The car did not come to a sudden stop or make any nasty graunching noises. I gently applied the footbrake and there were a few faint grumbling/clicking noises for 1-2s untiI came to my senses and threw the stick back to D(rive) again.
• Renaults dirty automatic secret 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Renaults AL4/DPO has secret its called the counter its in the software for the automatic transmission ,its a clock that ticks away the time the fluid has been in the gearbox it works in conjunction with the condition sensor , its generated billions of Euros for renault dealers because renault say never change the fluid yet every other transmission mfg will tell you to change the fluid at 30,000 miles because debris from the clutch packs /bands just keeps pumping around system causing damage to valve body/seals/EMV valves/solinoids/torque converter and bearings /bushings ,unless you buy expensive renault clip diagnostic equipment you are not going to be able to reset the counter even if you are only topping it up let alone changing the fluid , its a system where the whole concept was designed to fail unless you have special knowledge and equipment ,look at any forum and common discription is (it went thump and was stuck in limp mode ,there thousands of renaults all over the world for sale cheap because it costs to much to repair!
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Thermo-dynamics of diesel automatics 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  A question for a thermo-dynamics expert. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2CRDi automatic which is used for towing, but well within it's towing limit - as standard a transmission cooler is fitted but it's of the loop-in-radiator-bottom-tank type - I use a ScanGauge 2 to monotor the engine coolant temperature via the EOBD2 diagnostics port.
• Best automatic under £3.5K .... 9 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  . :-) Anyway, a mate has had enough of running a large 4x4 - doesn't do a large mileage, but just stuff like new tyres can be cripplingly expensive. However, needs an automatic (no manual license), big enough for a family of four (with prams and such) - so golf-size car a bit tight. Any suggestions? He likes 'presitige' cars - but of course for that budget tends to mean either jolly old and/or knackered ...
• What small auto? 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Female friend has just erm... extensively restyled her 206 auto with the help of a hedge. She's 22 and has an automatic only licence. Budget for a new one is £10k, cash, but low insurance and reasonable fuel economy are priorities as she does a fairly large mileage. It needs to be a conventional auto, not a semi-automatic even though her licence would allow her to drive one.
• Citroen Xsara Hdi automatic nightmare 31 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Citroen Xsara estate Hdi 110bhp 2.0 automatic, which has given me no end of grief from the moment I bought it. The gears 'slip' when acelerating through 2nd + 3rd on a cold start. They also change at random, and have a reluctance to change down when they should, forcing the engine to labour and shake under the strain.
• Automatic versus Automated Manual 16 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  And that they can be jerky and difficult to control smoothly at junctions and stop start motoring. The small Daihatsu automatics and the Yaris get good reviews. the 1.4 16v polo, Fabia, Lupo could also fit the bill. Which would you recommend? I take the hints and would avoid a Renault at all costs, due to problems with the auto boxes.
• Astra automatics - any probs? 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anyone has had any experience of current Astra's with automatic 'box and if so, how do they perform? Call me sad if you like, but more and more of my journeys are stop/start and I'm getting fed-up of changing gear. Most of the nearly-new ones seem to be 1.6 8 valve engines (as opposed to most manuals seemingly being 16-valve) I know that manual Astra's get good reviews for performance, handling, ride etc., but will the 2-pedal ones be OK?
• Kia Picanto - Kia picanto automatic 18 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  My car has a leak, i drove it today about 50 miles and noticed it has a leak- partner thinks its air con as it is water and i had the heating on but i...
• BMW 530DSE AUTO - automatic gearbox whine 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  MY 2001 530DSE AUTO HAS STARTED TO WHINE WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR. THE NOISE STOPS WHEN I LIFT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IS NOT PRESENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS....
• Nissan Pathfinder - automatic transmission 27 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Has anyone had problem with Nissan Pathfinder atomatic gearbox. Coolant mixing with  trasmission fluid causing gearbox failure and have you had...
• 8-10k miles a year, £3k to £5k budget 5 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  As per the subject, Im looking for a used car and would like some knowledge from people who know more than myself!!! Currently drive a mondeo 54 plate automatic diesel - I like automatics and would be happy with another, however I also like good MPG (doesnt everyone!) and understand that those things dont mix... But whatever happens, I wont buy a small car such as a C1 etc!!
• Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Qtronic (automatic) - brake switch ECU delay 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  When moving off, I have always kept my foot on the footbrake just as you would with the handbrake on a hill start in a manual car. As we all know,...
• 2004 CITROEN C5 2 LITRE AUTOMATIC - SERVICE DETAILS FOR CITROEN C5 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the Correct service intervals for this Citroen. According to the Peugeot 407, with a similar engine, the suggestion is that the Oil...
• I have a 1999 vauxhall omega 2.0 automatic. - Wrong tyre size 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I took it in to have the brake pads replaced. while I was there I metioned that I have not got a spare tyre and I could do with a second hand one just...