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Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for... -
What's the best/most reliable diesel automatic for less than £5000? 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
What's the best/most reliable diesel automatic under £5k? -
I need a small automatic car for a new driver - what would you suggest? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need a small automatic car for a new driver, for £10,000 or less. What would you suggest? -
What type of auto 'box does the Focus use? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Having read up on the internet and examined the new Focus brochure, I am unclear about what type of automatic gearbox this vehicle has. The brochure describes... -
Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability.... -
What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500... -
Can you recommend a new automatic? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Honda Civic automatic that I want to change. I have difficulty using the automatic gearshifts, where you have to press a spring loaded 'latch'... -
Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol... -
Which small auto? 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
As you don't recommend small automated manuals, what small/medium automatics would you recommend please? -
Mobile loan 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a mobility car that is suitable for loss of leg. Can you recommend a car for disabilities that is not too expensive? -
Small automatic car for a young driver - what should I buy? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
What are the best small, 1-litre second hand automatic cars for a young driver, please? -
Which cars are torque converter automatics? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small estate car with a torque converter automatic. What do you recommend? -
I want an automatic petrol hybrid - what would you recommend? 19 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to upgrade my diesel BMW X3 to an automatic petrol hybrid, what would you recommend? -
What automatic would you suggest to replace our Nissan Qashqai? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a nine-year-old Nissan Qashqai. We want a new replacement about two years old but it must be an automatic. What would you suggest? -
What small petrol automatic cars are available with a basic radio/cd player and no electronic touchscreens? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small petrol automatic cars are available with a basic radio/cd player and no electronic touchscreens? -
What's a good small car for £6000? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son needs a replacement for this Peugeot 107 automatic. What would be a good replacement? We have up to £6000 available. -
Buying a Medium hatchback torque-converter automatic 9 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Focus 1.6 Powershift is beset with problems that Ford is trying to solve (clutch judder, oil leaking on to plates, etc.) Can you recommend some... -
Can you recommend a used diesel automatic? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium to large used diesel estate with an automatic gearbox on a budget of about £8000. The car will be used mainly for commuting... -
What's the best mid-sized automatic? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new mid-sized hatchback for around £16,000 - £20,000. However, for health reasons, I need an automatic. What would be the best car... -
Automatic pick up truck for towing caravan? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
HJ advised me to get a D-Max rather than an Amarok to tow caravan: good advice, delighted with it. Now my mate wants a pick up to tow a big twin axle caravan...