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  • Which automatic vehicle could I lease as a Motability car? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am having to lease my first Motability wheelchair access car and would value your advice. I require a 5-door hatchback which must be automatic, must...
  • Shifting circumstances 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are opting for either a new Ford Fiesta Zetec automatic or a new VW Polo SE 1.4 DSG-7. Our budget is approx £15,000 to £16,000 in cash which of these...
  • Forester commissioned 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Subaru Forester automatic with cruise control. Having been widowed recently, I'll possibly change to something smaller at some time in the future....
  • Unintentional Acceleration Syndrome 6 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    In David Lacey's letter under the very long thread which becomes 'Psychology of the Smell' he mentions drivers of automatics confusing the brake pedal with the accelerator. This crops up in my snail-mail bag on a regular basis. Someone has just had a crash in their automatic which "ran away with them" and they want support from me to blame the car.
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2000 automatic - Transmission Fluid 16 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Hello, does anyone know how/where the transmission fluid goes? i can supply pics , thanks, Brian
  • How should I use neutral with an automatic transmission? 25 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
    First time driver of an automatic car here so be kind! When shall I select neutral? Does not putting the car in neutral when stationary (such as at traffic...
  • Which automatic hybrid SUV (preferably not CVT) would you recommend? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for an automatic hybrid SUV. We're searching for a higher-ride car to replace our old Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180 Estate with sports pack....
  • Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we...
  • Stop-start effect on turbos in automatics 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm waiting on delivery of a new 328i touring automatic in the next couple of weeks. It's my first automatic BMW and my first with stop-start technology...
  • Do automatic cars lurch forwards without warning? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are buying a Honda Jazz shortly, but we have been advised by friends that we should go for an automatic as they say "once you have driven an automatic...
  • Light steering automatic 30 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have problems with shoulders, upper back and need a car with very light steering. I also need high seating and a standard automatic box. I had advice...
  • Why all the outrage over your campaign to promote left-foot braking? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Whenever you discuss left-foot braking in automatic cars, you seem to receive a volley of outraged emails. I fully support your views on left-foot braking...
  • Automatic reaction 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought an 2002 Golf Automatic and have gathered that you advocate driving with the left foot for the brake. Will you please explain why?
  • Undergrand carriage 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm currently helping my mum chose her next Motability car. She has arthritis and needs a high driving position, an automatic gearbox and ideally she would...
  • Car tax change 15 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Hi does anyone know when you put a private plate on a car does the tax automatically continue? Do the DVLA swap it over automatically ? I currently pay by DD monthly Thanks
  • Toyota RAV4 - Another automatic accident 17 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/car-crashes-through-tent-at-burnhams-flower-show-carnival-2018-1-5607628 Presumably a manual licence holder unacustomed...
  • Honda CR-V 2014 Petrol Automatic - Brake squeal and grind noise 20 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    I bought and now have had my Petrol 2014 automatic Honda CR-V for two weeks. But I've now noticed the brakes are making a grinding and squeal noise when I'm braking, the car has 18500 miles I just wondered if anyone has had this experience.?
  • What car? Automatic 5 door hatch low annual miles 18 May 2016 (Forum)
    I would like a hatch back with an automatic gearbox , and good reversing cameras and parking sensors, sat nav as standard . Nothing too low . I do short journeys so am I better petrol or diesel? Looking to do a pcp deal. I'm looking at second hand I think as I want to pay sub £300 per month.
  • Citroen C2 (2003 - ) - yr 2003 - VTR - semi automatic gearbox Problems 20 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    My son has a 2003 C2 VTR (semi-automatic gearbox). It has developed an odd problem where it jams in 5th gear and hence cannot be driven. To recover it is necessary to disconnect the battery, short out the positive connector (apparantly to reset the management system) and then reconnect.
  • Used Car advice 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What cars are there that are economical, have air con, a leather interior and come with an automatic?
 

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