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• Car wash- undercarriage 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    Yes I should really be getting underneath and doing this myself, but life does have a habit of getting in the way! So does anybody know of any automatic car washes that clean the undercarriage?  I know Shell garages in my area (near Bristol) don't, not sure about the supermarkets. Tried googling but it's dominated by american sites.  Thanks in advance      
• Tomtom & Garmin - Sat navs keep getting battery issues 8 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    All have been using different power adapters into the cigarette lighter, one of which has been a USB one which charges other devices without issue. All seem to go wrong after three months or so.  My car is a 2008 Corsa design automatic 1.4.  Any help is greatly appriciated.
• Any - Tell DVLA you've sold a vehicle 21 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  so I assume you shouldn't post in the section at all if you use the website. Does this automatically trigger a refund of the unused part of the vehicle tax, or do you need to claim that separately?  
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Auto 2.2 Petrol vs 1.9 Diesel 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Thanks for taking a moment to help out! We're in the market for a Zafira (2007-09) as both my wife and I only drive Automatic. However, I hear the 1.9 diesel can cause issues...but then again, we don't really need a 2.2 litlre that you get with the petrol. It's interesting that the diesel is so prevelant in the marketplace, but petrols seem somewhat rare.
• Please help me help my friends choose a car. 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  They have a budget of £15000 and are looking at new or nearly new - certainly with some warranty left. The badge on the front is immaterial. Their requirements are: Petrol Automatic Raised driving position Easy access as they are getting older Room in the back seat for child seats for grandchildren Roomy boot for stuff that grandchildren need these days and for trips to the tip Large enough to get a kayak on the roof All suggestions would be greatly appreciated :-)
• Ford Focus 1.6 - Ford Focus Lamda sensor - a m**** writes... 12 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a Ford Focus automatic (broken leg means I can't drive manual any more).  The one I'm taken by has an engine management warning light on.  Should I steer very clear?  My son's focus has had this and it was the speed sensor.
• audi A3 - the modern horror of a new car 21 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  All this modern rubbish is no good to me, I have been trained to drive a car and look after it. Another thing, never forget that anything automatic has a reliable habit of going wrong,going wrong,going wrong.....
• Any type of SUV e.g Mercedes GLC or VW Tiguan - Trolley Jacks 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Under what part of the car is the best lifting point so as no damage is caused and the car remains stable. Being an automatic, do I leave the car in the Park more and the handbrake applied? What is the best height of a Jack to remove a wheel that has a puncture? Lots of questions but all necessary prior to a purchase.
• BMW 525 D - Swirl Flap failures 13 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Following the news of my 530 D been written off I have found a 525 D Estate with 159k on. It's a 2002 in lovely condition. I,m getting it checked especially the automatic transmission but I notice from the car by car guide that it's possible to check for swirl valves by feeling for a metal rod under the black plastic air intake tube. However when I asked a specialist to do the same check on my old 530 D he claims to have taken the inlet manifold off.
• Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon diesels - Volkswagen emissions defeat devices 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
   I was expecting them both to be subject to the recall, but on checking the manufacturer's websites with the VIN numbers both vehicles are NOT subject to the recall. I was most surprised. Can anyone explain this? Both are DSG automatics. It seems we will both be missing out on compensation that could be in the order of £2k!
• Mondeo - Auto vs manual mondeo 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Now I am not bothered about the engines as such as I'm looking for the diesel version but I am very concerned about clutch/DMF failure and so I was wondering if an automatic Mondeo diesel would be the way to go as I've heard that they don't have a dual mass flywheel.  Any advice would be welcome.
• Building site plant 8 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Getting used to it but trying to edge up close to a steep bank to dump materials was scary...I hate automatics at the best of times but without even a brake pedal to stomp on as a last resort, was something else entirely! Of all the machines to design in this way, an off-road based one that needs good slow speed control would not be my first choice!
• Mitsubishi Colt Allshift 15 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I test drove a 5 door Colt 1.3 with 'Automatic Manual Transmission' today. It grew on me very quickly with a superb interior, excellent steering and cornering and a willing, if slightly vocal, engine. Manual mode was fine, but the AMT I didn't really master in the 30 minutes available.
• 2006+ E220 vs 2008 C class (W204) reliability 12 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone I'm after an automatic diesel saloon and I think its a choice of the above 2 models, they both seem to have good reliability ratings however i've seen bad reports of both, what would your recommendations be if comparing reliability between the 2?
• Need Help on choosing a Small School Run car ASAP 6 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm looking for a Super Min for her indoors for running around town - school runs & after school clubs mainly. What I Require: - UPTO £3000 to spend. - 5 Doors - Automatic - Reliable - Prefer Electric Rear windows too if possible.   What I have been looking at, in alphabetical order: - Honda Jazz - Mazda2 - Mitsubishi Colt (front Pillar visibility is a worry) - Nissan Micra - Toyota Yaris   What other cars would you suggest & not & why   Thanks for you help in advance.
• New car for my wife 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
     Must be a small crossover with 4WD (lot of snow up here), diesel, low Co2, high MPG and (this is the hard part) automatic.  Cost to be under £20k.  We also will live up quite a steep hill so will need a reasonable amount of power Fiat 500L Duologic Trekker (she really likes this but I wonder if it may be a little underpowered).
• Kia 2 Rio Auto. Any good? 15 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Yesterday my fathers Civic Hybrid got written off and needs a replacement by the end of the month. He needs an automatic and needs it to be second hand. None of them automated clutch systems. I have suggested either the 61 plate Honda Jazz ES CVT or a 61 Kia Rio 2 Auto. The cost to change will be about 4k but I am going to go with him to both dealerships this weekend to check both of them out.
• Aftermarket petrol treatment? 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Been driving my father's car around this week.  Its a 2.5 year old Daihatsu Sirion Automatic with only 8,800miles on it.  It drives really well, but starting is not quite as instant as it once was.  I intend to consider the battery as well, but I wonder if it could do with some form of cleaning out of the fuel system and cylinder heads given its use for mainly short cold journeys.
• Ford Focus 1.6 year 2000 auto - Cambelt damage 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  What is a second hand engine?  Is it a factory reconditioned one? or is there a difference?  Should the automatic gearbox be renewed at the same time?  What guarantee on work should be offered?
• Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 - Brake problem 27 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  This brake problem is on a 2007 Landcruiser, 3.0l diesel automatic. The brake pedal nearly goes to the floor, although it does continue to stop the vehicle. I have bled the brakes with no noticeable effect. There appears to be no brake booster fitted, having just the standard servo and antilock system.