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I know that the auto stop start has been discussed on various threads already, but I thought I'd share my experiences so far. I've had my car about 3 mths now and following a few juddery starts and stalls, generally disable this function.
However, on three occasions now,I have come very close to being shunted from behind ( there must be a joke in there somewhere !!)). This happens when you are approaching a junction or roundabout and slow down ready to stop if needed. However, if you stop momentarily but then continue because the road is clear, if the auto stop has already activated the car stalls, unfortunately you have already moved forward expecting to pull away and you find yourself with no power.
As I say this has happened to me three times already - the first time I put down to driver error and not being fully used to this function - the second time made me very wary and the third time scarred the life out of me .
Anyone else with a similar experience ??
However, on three occasions now,I have come very close to being shunted from behind ( there must be a joke in there somewhere !!)). This happens when you are approaching a junction or roundabout and slow down ready to stop if needed. However, if you stop momentarily but then continue because the road is clear, if the auto stop has already activated the car stalls, unfortunately you have already moved forward expecting to pull away and you find yourself with no power.
As I say this has happened to me three times already - the first time I put down to driver error and not being fully used to this function - the second time made me very wary and the third time scarred the life out of me .
Anyone else with a similar experience ??