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• GM3000 Automatic gearbox problems 18 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a car with a GM3000 automatic gearbox in it. It started changing up through the gears very agressively, as though a turbo-charger had been fitted and max. thrust had been asked for! My wife refuses to go in it, it\'s that bad.....
• 'New' small automatic . 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The time has come and it looks like a new small car is required for wife. Must be auto,preferably with low V.E.D. Any suggestions/recommendations. Probably...
• DSG gearbox – jerky gear changes 3 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Had a drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel fitted with a DSG box. Basically it is a semi-automatic. Have noticed the gear changes are a bit jerky. Is this normal? This is the first car i have driven with DSG gearbox. I expected smooth changes as per fully automatic gearbox.  
• 2007 Honda CR-V 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Quoting another place "Top dollar in the new range is the £28,075 being asked for the 2.2 i-CTDi EX with automatic transmission, Advanced Safety Pack, 19" alloy wheels and metallic paint." Can I assume they've got it wrong, and that Honda haven't developed a diesel automatic?
• Freelander TD4 Automatic 9 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  At 22,000 miles, and only 18 months old, the steptronic gearbox has now failed. It appears to be an electronic problem rather than a total failure as it...
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  What mid-size, automatic can I get that's reliable and cheap? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just passed my test and would like to buy a cheap, reliable, mid-size automatic (about the same size as a new design Vauxhall Corsa as it's what I...
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  Buying a petrol automatic medium SUV - advice? 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Please will you give me a view on CVTs for petrol engined cars. I drive a diesel automatic and want to change to petrol. I have seen your 2014 review...
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  Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local...
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  I need a car with good disabled access to replace my Saab 9-5 - what do you recommend? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Saab 9-5 is getting old and I want to replace it to meet some specific needs, including driving elderly and often disabled people to hospital and other...
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  What do you think of the Peugeot 1007 Sport automatic? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I spotted a 2006 Peugeot 1007 1.6 Sport automatic with 15,000 miles at a local dealer's for £2,500. I'm attracted to its electric sliding doors and internal...
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  Why can't I seem to learn to left-foot brake when driving my automatic? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst I understand your passionate desire to spread the left-foot braking technique among drivers of automatics, I fear that the very people that you...
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  As a former traffic policeman, I endorse the use of left-foot braking in automatic vehicles. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As an ex-Traffic Policeman (accident investigator) and a person who has left-foot braked for over 30 years (even though I sometimes drive a manual car),...
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  As someone who's driven manuals for many years, is it safe for me to adopt left-foot braking when hiring an automatic? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm sorry to bring up this old chestnut again, but your article about left-foot braking frightens me to death. I am hiring a car in Tasmania later in...
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  Golf Bluemotion automatic 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken delivery of a 1.6 Golf Bluemotion automatic as a company car. As I've driven countless automatics over the last 30 years I didn't anticipate...
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  Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side...
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  Estately roam 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend as the best/most reliable estate car? I currently own a 2005 Mondeo Ghia X diesel automatic that has so far provided excellent...
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  What will be the most reliable high-mileage car I can buy? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Im looking for a high mileage, reliable, small to medium, automatic car. What's do you suggest?
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  Buying a new small car - Kia Rio or Honda Jazz? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering purchasing either a new Kia Rio or a new Honda Jazz, both are petrol automatics. Which do you consider to be the best buy?
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  Can I upgrade my Ford C-Max headlight bulbs to Xenon? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford C-Max and want to upgrade my headlight bulbs to xenon, is it just a simple switch over with new bulbs?
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  Is the automatic Honda CR-V any good? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  On the current Honda CR-V petrol, you indicate that the automatic gearbox is best avoided. What is your reason for this advice? Is the gearbox CVT or torque...