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Southampton

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Southampton is 70 miles south-west of London and 15 miles north-west of Portsmouth. It is the largest city in Hampshire and also in the south-east of England, with an estimated population of 250,000.Boasting many medieval heritage buildings, Southampton hosts some of the longest surviving stretches of medieval walls in England. It’s also home to a multitude of museums, including the Tudor House and Southampton Maritime museums. The SeaCity Museum is located in the west wing of the Civic Centre and focuses on the city’s trading history and the famous ocean-going passenger liner, The Titanic.The Guildhall (currently branded The O2 Guildhall) has played host to a mass of musical talent in its time: Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Killers, Amy Winehouse and Lostprophets have all played here, as well as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Southampton Philharmonic Choir.

Question 2

The most popular cars in Southampton

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One of the major players in the growth of the SUV market, the Nissan Qashqai is estimated to be the most popular car in Southampton, according to data provided between 2012 to 2018 by ownership and postcode.Close on its heels—and in order of popularity—are the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Fiesta and the Mercedes A-Class.

Question 3

Vehicle numbers in Southampton

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There are approximately 175,000 licensed vehicles in the Southampton area, with some of the most popular models including the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa and the VW Polo.

Question 4

Fixter garages in Southampton

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There are a total of 14 Fixter garages in the Southampton area, all ready and waiting to provide you with a fantastic quote for your car service, MOT and a wide range of vehicle repairs.Fixter garages service the following postcodes and more, in and around the Southampton area:
S01: Bargate, Millbrook & Freemantle, Southampton
SO14: Bevois & Bitterne Park, Southampton
SO15: Freemantle, Shirley & Redbridge, Southampton
SO16: Swaythling & Bassett, Southampton
SO17: Portswood, Southampton
SO18: Bitterne Park, Southampton

Question 5

What does Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) do?

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Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) provides the lubrication to the moving parts, wear and corrosion protection and is there to transfer the mechanical power of the automatic transmission. This is why regular servicing of an automatic transmission is vital to change this fluid (and its filter where fitted) in line with manufacturers recommendation. Failure to do this can result in many issues, such as transmission overheat, solenoid failure, jerky gear changes and even total gearbox failure.

Question 6

What is an Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush?

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A transmission fluid flush is a process in which the fluid in an automatic transmission is flushed out of the transmission (gearbox) and replaced with new Automatic Transmission Fluid (AFT). The flushing process, when done correctly, replaces nearly 100% of the old fluid with new fluid, including fluid in the torque converter and oil cooler lines.

Question 7

How often should I have my automatic transmission fluid flushed?

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Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow anything, or do mostly city driving with more frequent changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often.

Question 8

What happens during an automatic transmission service?

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There are many different processes required depending on the manufacturer, some of which may include all the following or just some:
Mechanics will raise the vehicle and increase the gearbox temperature if required by the procedures.
The gearbox drain plug will be removed, or a syphon pump inserted down the filler tube.
If the vehicle has a filter, the sump is likely to be removed so the filter can be accessed.
The parts will then be cleaned before a new filter is installed and the sump refitted with a new gasket or sealing compound.
The gearbox will then be refilled with the correct ATF for the gearbox and application in accordance with the manufacturer's procedure.
In some cases the refilling operation requires diagnostic input as well as manual.
Once refilled to the correct level and run through its selection routine, the vehicle will be test driven before returning it to the owner.

Question 9

What are the symptoms of requiring an Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush & replacement?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for: 
Transmission grinding or strange noises
Problems changing or selecting Gears
Slipping gears
Failure to change up or down smoothly
Jolts or a delay as you change from Park to Drive
Transmission overheat warnings
Transmission Control Unit warning lights

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Volvo Xc70 2.4 litres	£284.49	from £243.15	15%
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Audi A3a3-sportback 1.8 litres	£300.95	from £261.70	13%
Volkswagen 1300 1.6 litres	£296.71	from £249.33	16%
Ford C-max 1.6 litres	£324.30	from £265.82	18%
Ferrari 550-maranello 1.6 litres	£355.17	from £286.43	19%
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 litres	£323.68	from £272.00	16%
Ford Focus 1.6 litres	£289.35	from £243.15	16%
Daewoo Nubira 1.6 litres	£255.02	from £214.30	16%
Volkswagen Bora 1.6 litres	£358.03	from £286.43	20%
Volvo Xc70 2.4 litres	£284.49	from £243.15	15%
Volkswagen 1300 1.6 litres	£296.71	from £249.33	16%
Ferrari 550-maranello 1.6 litres	£355.17	from £286.43	19%
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 litres	£323.68	from £272.00	16%

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