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Need a small automatic car with a high seating position - what do you recommend? 2 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Honda CR-V automatic, but my wife (who is in her 80s) is finding the car too big to drive. Can you recommend a smaller auto that will provide... -
What's the best compact 4x4 automatic? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a 4x4 automatic that's narrower than our Ford Kuga. Nissan sold a Juke CVT (now discontinued). Is this a good solution? -
Petrol, Reliable, Automatic, Family Car..... 27 Jan 2018 (Forum)
I could go back to a manual if you think it is the best option? but I really like automatics.... The only other petrol / automatic cars I can come up with are: Mazda 6 Tourer, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, Honda Civic Tourer - (However I hate the look of the Honda) What do you guys think??????? -
Driving a CVT - should I always change to N when in traffic? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted... -
Family automatic with plenty of luggage space - what would you recommend? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is expecting a second baby and needs a used automatic with plenty of space for her commute to school. Her average mileage is 8000 and a petrol... -
Driving an automatic with two feet? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Do you advocate driving an automatic car with both feet? -
Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but... -
Can you recommend a 4-door automatic car with enough room for a wheelchair? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are using a Citroen Xsara Picasso but I have just had a right hip change and the next one is due later. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot... -
Saab HOT 95 aero estate 5 door (automatic) 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I asked you for a valuation for my automatic Saab 95 Aero estate 5-door, but omitted to say that it was new in early 2004. It has 72,752 miles on... -
My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do.... -
What small, automatic crossover would you recommend? 12 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to replace my wife's 2009 Nisan Qashqai with a more modern, nearly-new, small SUV automatic and would like to spend up to £15K. My wife only... -
Suzuki Splash auto - is it worth buying? 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new small car for my wife because she always drives in the city. I saw a Suzuki Splash automatic, but am worried about fuel consumption... -
Volkswagen Passat - Electronic park brake problem EPB 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
Today my 2012 plate Passat (2.0L diesel blue motion estate SE) has rolled down a hill when I thought the EPB had come on automatically. This has caused significant damage to my car and two others. I'd got used to the parking brake kicking in automatically, however today can not advise if I have switched it on manually myself or just anticipated that it has come on automatically as previously expected. -
What's the most reliable petrol auto crossover? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2017 Peugeot 2008 petrol 1.2 and have been very pleased with the car and auto box. In 2016, I was one of those unfortunate owners of... -
Audi Q5 auto surging issue 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward... -
Dacia finally get an automatic or is it? 16 Sep 2015 (Forum)
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/09/dacia-details-its-new-5-speed-easy-r.html Is this transmission set up the same principle as the Citroen/Peugeot... -
Parking an automatic 2 Nov 2008 (Forum)
Hopefully a quick question... When parking an auto (or DSG in my case) do you; a) Put the car in Park and then apply the handbrake. b) Apply the handbrake... -
Experiences of BMW 330D Automatic 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
Hi, I am looking to buy the outgoing 3 series 330D in auto guise (have owned the manual version with no problems). Has anyone got any exprience of the... -
Recommendations £9k to £13k Automatic reliable 25 May 2024 (Forum)
Hi all, Current setup Just wanted to ask your advice, I currently motor around in a petrol manual Honda Jazz 2009 1.4L approx. 8k miles pa, which is a superb little runner and I love her to bits BUT I would like to upgrade to something more modern. and manual gets tiresome Requirements Automatic, decent MPG Reliable 8k pa mileage by me 5 door petrol, ULEZ compliant budget £9k to 13k Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thank you -
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI - petrol, automatic - start stop system on VW Tiguan 13 Apr 2019 (Forum)
I have a nearly new VW Tiguan (1.4 TSI, petrol, automatic). The start/stop engine system failed to restart in heavy traffic a few weeks ago. Since then, the car has been at a VW dealership awaiting a software update. There is no estimate or indication as to when this might be fixed.

