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• VW Transporter , Volvo SUV or something else.. - Buying A Used Van or Car Recommendations 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a used car or van for a family of 4. Maybe a VW Transporter or Volvo SUV Budget is £17k and needs to be automatic Needs to have a big boot as we like to go camping quite a bit  What do you recommend and when it comes to millage what millage is too high for that vehicle ?  If you recommend a van would it be cheaper to convert it into a crew van rather than buying a crew van?
• Mazda 2 - Mazda 2 Auto 11 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I've also seen that Mazda 2 has been suggest on many posts as a good alternative to the Jazz. Has anyone got any advice on the Mazda 2 automatic please? Should I be looking for a particular model from a particular year or is it all much of a muchness. Budget is ideally £6k but if I can get an older model for cheap then that would be even better!
• Honda Jazz - Honda Jazz CVT 4 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I am a big fan of the Honda Jazz and my 2004 Manual is coming to the end of its life.  We want another Jazz but this time an automatic.  From my research the CVT is the preferred option. However, should I be playing it safe and get a low mileage older model (2007) or go for a newer 2011 with more miles? Budget is up to £6,000 but given the current climate if the older cheaper option is just as good then would prefer to spend less.
• Knee joint problem -car choice 25 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  It is considered better to keep using a joint, but should this be varied when driving ?  Would it be better to eliminate need to use left leg for gear changing, i.e. go automatic,  or is it better to keep going as long as possible with manual.   I do realise it is his personal choice but would like to hear othe views of others, particularly with personal knowledge.
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 30-09-2017 Part 2 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I totally agree with HJ about 'left foot' braking in automatics. After a while LFB becomes second nature in all except an emergency braking. And while I agree with HJ about that woman and her witness who somehow convinced a jury (probably not one of them had driven an auto) when knocking down and killing an innocent person, is HJ trying to get himself sued continually naming her in every answer to LFB?
• Smart garage door/gate opener 25 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Would you be interested in a opener that does not need your action to start opening the door/gate? It will be all automatic, sensing the velocity you are approaching home and open your garage just in time for you to drive in. Obviously it will also sense that you have parked your car and close the door behind you.
• RangeRover - TPMS Fault 24 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  If you change your wheels on any recent JLR vehicle you must move over the tpms valves too otherwise you will get a tpms error as the system does not automatically learn the new tpms valves. If you don't want to move the valves as you have a winter wheel set for example then you will need to get the valves synced to the tpms module. This involves a trip to JLR dealer who will charge £180 to sync the new tpms valves to the tpms module.
• Any - Gadgets on some new cars 24 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Just had a week with a brand new Volvo XC90 as a courtesy car. The number of driving aids is mindblowing from blind spot assistance, all round cameras, automatic parking...daren't try that...mirrors that dip themselves, headlights turning round corners, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, do we need all this stuff? Well as a confirmed Luddite I now have have to say these aids are very useful and have somewhat changed my mind.
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Problems to look out for 21 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My intention is to buy the most basic model I can because they don't have either roof rails or sun roofs, both of which are known to cause major leaks. I don't know whether to go for an automatic or manual so please tell me your thoughts. Any help and knowledge will be gratefully received. Many thanks
• Braking with a TC auto gearbox 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I'm reluctant to use the latter because I don't understand the long term consequences for the gearbox of doing it. It's the first automatic car I've owned and would appreciate some advice.
• Ford Focus Estate - Is Ford's Ecoboost really that economical? 5 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have just done a 1371m  169.12litre brim to brim calculation (36.85mpg) for our 15yr old 1.6 Zetec petrol 110,000m automatic estate which rarely does long motorway journeys. On this website's real MPG section there is 35.3mpg for a 2014 1.0 Eco 125 estate and 42.7 for a 1.0  100 saloon. Admittedly we are not fast drivers and I 'ride and glide' quite frequently when I drive it, but I contend that the ecoboost is not as economical as it's cracked up to be.
• astra 1.6 auto (2000) x reg - astra 1.6 auto 2000 temp sensors 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Help please,on my astra 1.6 auto (2000) it looks like there are two temp sensors,one has a two wire connector and is screwed into inlet manifold,the other is a single wire connector and is screwed in near the thermostat housing which one does what??  Also is the radiator cooling fan control modual different on an automatic with air con from one without air con or manual/auto..Thankyou..
• Suzuki Swift - First Accident and Need to Buy car- Advice 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  It was my pride and joy, only a 2009 Suzuki Swift but shows my budget lol! I can only drive an automatic and need something similar, so auto, 5 door, aircon and 1.6 upwards so it can overtake when required! Can anyone recommend anything? My budget is £4999..that's all I'm looking at getting back from the insurer if that :(
• Toyota Hilux - Buying advice required 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Main dealers seem to have the best examples but adding VAT to the advertised price makes them seriously expensive. Seem to think HJ advised against the automatic version but they go for less money. Any idea why.? Grateful for your experiences and advice                
• Seat Leon SE TDI S-A 1.6 diesel with DSG gearbox - Seat Leon first service - when? 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I recently bought a Seat Leon 1.6 diesel automatic from a Seat dealer. It is 11 months old (latest model) and has only covered 2,600 miles. Should I have it serviced in a month's time, or should I wait until it has covered more miles? It was initially registered to Seat UK and hardly covered any mileage with them.
• Auto for £1000 and under with room for dogs. 30 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  She currently has a Pajero 2.8 SWB but we can't afford to run it as the MPG is awful. I need an automatic for around £800 that has space for her to chuck the 3 dogs in the back. So far I have been looking online at Ford Focus Estate 1.6, Honda CRV, Vitara. Can anyone recommend anything please? I am a total numpty when it comes to car knowledge.
• All cars - AA renewal fees 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Why do the AA increase renewal fees on automatic renewal then back down immediately when challenged.  Every year they quote something like double to renew, and when I check internet price and ring to say I'm leaving, they immediately offer me the internet price.
• C5 2008 (June) Auto Diesel - C5 Dipped headlamps blowing 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I am using standard replacement bulbs and the higher intensity type from Halfords. When one lamp blows I usually change both sides. I normally have the light switch turned to automatic. Had the same issue with lamps on my previous Peugeot 407. Is there a blown bulb indicator on the C5?
• chrysler grand voyager 2003 crd - heater wont blow hot air into the cabin 22 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi my voyager won't blow hot air into the cabin when I turn the automatic air conditioning unit up to 85/hi it just keeps blowing cold. The aircon works perfectly blowing ice cold! I replaced to voltage regulator when I bought the car at the beginning of summer as the fan did not work has anyone got any idea,s please help
• Incorrect PCN Richmond . 30 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The PCN's were issued between JUNE 2009 and APRIL 2011 and Richmond Council are allowing a 3 month appeal period from this month to enable motorists to request a refund. Any appeals will automatically be allowed. (Source July Newsletter CAG) dvd