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• Electric parking brakes and the driving test 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I'm sure I have read somewhere that an 'L' driver cannot take the DSA driving test in a car fitted with an 'automatic release' electric parking brake (eg some Renaults, Citroens, etc) because of the way in which these brakes simplify a hill start. You just press the pedal and go. I can find no reference to this on the DSA website, however.
• SAAB - SAAB "too much a man's car"... 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  although my wife?s friend did not explain. I don't know what model she has but she is interested in the automatic version of mine, i30 Hyundai Comfort. In a similar size class, with not too much price variation, are Kia Cee?d, VW Golf, Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia. She would be more interested in reliability, comfort and ease of driving than performance.
• Renault Espace (2002 - ) - 05 2.0T sliding sunblind problem please help? 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I just bought a 55 reg Espace with panoramic roof. The automatic sunblind on the inside has a problem where it does not open fully and when you close it, it hits the front and then goes back 9 inches or so. This was not a problem until I took it into a dealer to have the faulty ESP fixed.
• Rover Metro (1990 - 1995) - 94 1.14 rover metro auto 2 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  hi sorry its me again have rover metro automatic the car drives ok but have noticed that whe car is in nutral and you put it in to drive it seems as though the car whats to race off also seems as though car is reving to fast/or high any help please thought it my be trottle cable getting stuck many tks for your help
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - Is buying a Vauxhall risky? 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Given the state of GM's finances, would buying a Vauxhall be a risk in any sense (e.g parts, re-sale etc etc)? I'm thinking about switching from my Saab 9-3 diesel (1.9 Tid 120) to an Astra 1.8 VVT Automatic, but I wondered whether sticking with a GM brand is a safe bet? Incidentally, any thoughts on the Astra are also welcome!
• Cost of Metallic Paint 28 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Im looking at possibly changing the Jag for a BMW 5 series and on the American BMW website the amount you get included at 'no cost' is quite surprising. No cost options for automatic transmission and metalic paint are common. I realise the USA is a differnt market and auto over there is pretty much standard but it still makes me think we get a a raw deal in the UK.
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - Diesel Auto: Cheapest price ? 19 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I am currently thinking about changing my car and the new Galaxy looks very good. What is the lowest sort of figure that I'm likely to pay for a new model Diesel Automatic? Pref something with parking sensors (maybe Zetec or above). Any suggestions would be welcome. Alternatively, are the prices likely to depreciate more than other cars in six months or so? Many thanks, Nigel.
• Law relating to stopping not parking 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  What is the law relating to stopping (engine running) a car on a one track public road to open and shut a farmers gate that crosses the public road? We had a handbrake failure on a car that was stationary, engine running, in neutral (automatic car), hand brake fully applied on a hill, while the driver shut the gate behind him. The car rolled back as the driver finished shutting the gate and caused a lot of damage. Do we have a case is this particular situation?
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 04 3.0 Central locking 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  dear all having probs with central locking in my x type, some times the key fob will not lock the doors so have to lock all locks individually, it will unlock centrally, but normally with one push of the button only drivers door unlocks it is now not doing this and all doors are being unlocked. The doors are also not automatically locking when i pull away. Any ideas?
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 crankcase fumes 20 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have a Golf 1.6 automatic. Engine code BFQ. With the car stationary and engime ticking over i get crankcase fumes sucked in through the heater intake.I've found a couple of split breather pipes and sealed them up with gaffer tape and plastic clips.
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 01 2.0 Anything I should know ? 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have just bought a Rover 45 2.0 24V V6 automatic, it has a good service history and the cam belt was changed a few thousand miles ago and all seems to be in good working order. I was wondering if there is any known faults that I should keep an eye out for or any other suggestions from experience.
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.2 Instrument Cluster 20 May 2008 (Forum)
  Fiat Punto ELX Automatic/Speedgear Experienced total instrument cluster failure. Watchdog ran a program in April 08 on Ford Focus cluster failure and Ford willingness to make good. Was wondering if anyone out there with Fiat Punto experienced similar fault and what they have done about it?
• Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 90 XU9 Pressure release screw pressure regulator 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a MK2 BX hatch automatic 1990 XU9 engine, I need to locate the Pressure Release Screw to change the filter in the LHM res also to change the front brakes: The friendly specialist says it's supposed to be a 12mm nut style thing at the front of the Regulator and it's not!!
• Hyundai Coupe (2002 - 2008) - 2007, 2000cc, Speed Sensitive Wipers Function 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  If I set the intermittent wipers at the fastest setting when driving, they will slow to a fast intermittent wipe when I stop. Is that all I can expect or will the intermittent wipe automatically speed up with car speed. Not noticed anything on my commute.
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Will a main dealer trade down?? 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I am considering trading in my one year old automatic car for a cheaper manual car about 2 years old. The price difference is probably going to be between £1000 and £1500. Will a main dealer permit a transaction like this? It would mean giving me the manual car plus giving me money back.
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - Opinion about buying price: Rover 416 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi just needing urgent opinion , I have to let the guy know by this afternoon . Someone is selling me an 416 SLi N reg 1995 Automatic , mileage around 50,000 service history , long mot and tax . for £450 does anyone think its reasonable ??? . I need a reliable car as I have to drive on the motorway everyday. thanks
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - R Reg - RL auto-high fuel consumption 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Renault Clio petrol automatic,R reg,this car seems to be using a lot of fuel.It is mainly used for short urban trips,and does maybe 20-25 mpg.It has been serviced recently so I guess the filters are ok,any ideas what could be causing this?
• Red lights at empty crossings 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  One of my pet hates is having to stop at pedestrian-controlled crossings where said pedestrian has pressed the button 'automatically', and crossed whilst the lights are still on green. In due course, the lights turn red, and cars are then obliged to stop at the now-deserted crossing. Whilst being sorely tempted, I have so far resisted driving through the red lights when it is clearly obvious that no-one is there to use the crossing.
• Nissan Primera - how to Auto lock doors 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know if/how it is possible to get the car to automatically lock all the doors once you reach a certain speed i.e. 5mph I know my friend has manage to do this with his VW Golf and BMW by hooking up a laptop to his car and adjusting a setting somewhere.
• Honda or Vauxhall? 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I expect these to be about the same price (£495): 1995 M Vauxhall Cavalier 2ltr GLSi 5 door hatch back met green e/windows s/roof c/lock tow bar 11mo. MOT 5mo. tax. 1995 2.2 Automatic Honda Accord Estate (Aerodeck?), leather , air cond. 5mo. MOT, 10mo. tax. Which might be the better bet, from the point of view of running costs, potential longevity, repairability, style? Any help would be much appreciaed.