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  Why does my Kia Picanto Mark 2 automatic have a slow creep speed? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2017 Kia Picanto SE automatic (Mark 2 not mark 3). I learnt to drive in a Polo and the Picanto feels very different when first...
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  Can you recommend an automatic, family car for under £3,500? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking at buying a reliable used car to do the school run, so around 7 miles per day. Our budget is £3,500 and it needs to be an automatic...
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  The lack of console in the Honda CR-V makes exiting the car in a tight space much easier. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Honda CR-V automatic petrol version and we are very happy indeed, generally. The car is not perfect (fuel consumption and high tax rate)...
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  Was my accident due to a gearbox fault in my Kia cee'd? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 2008 KIA cee'd automatic which I've had since new. Last year, when attempting to reverse into a parking space, I put the car in reverse and without...
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  Foot lose 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding left foot braking of automatics, my first licence was obtained in 1939 on two wheels, then in 1940 on four. Then the next 30 years of manual...
• Skoda Octavia 1.4t SE / SL Automatic 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Hi Following some excellent information on this forum wheni sought advice on an SUV, following some research I think the Skoda Octavia would best suit...
• Vauxhall Agila B 2009 1.2 petrol automatic 14 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  This car has a torque convertor auto. It belongs to one of my daughters, although I have an almost identical one. It has begun to often need a touch of...
• Does anybody not enjoy driving manuals? 21 May 2018 (Forum)
  I’ve always had a manual van but an automatic car. Recently swapped car and ended up with a manual as it was a good deal and I still really like the car but it is irritating me that I didn’t find another automatic. Hoping I forget about the pleasure of driving an auto or I can’t see me buying a manual car again.
• Peugeot Bipper Tepee - egc transmission 12 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  hello, I have a bipper tepee 1.3 diesel automatic EGC transmission the handbook tells you never to leave the car in neutral unlike any other automatics I've driven WHY ? Handbook also says it can be started in 1st or reverse gears ?
• 1.2 vauxhall corsa semi automatic 16 valve 2003 - 'F' flashing on display and car wont turn over 13 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  hi my corsa has an 'F' flashing on display and wont turn over , tried checking fuses, charging battery and wiggiling a few wires any suggestions would...
• 2009 VW Passat Tdi - Locked out! doors locking automatically 24 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  My sister got locked out of her car yesterday. She left her keys on the seat in the car and closed the door by mistake. It immediately locked her out,...
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  Which Corolla? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing Toyota Corolla, 2002 onwards. Which model would you recommend? My budget is £3000.
• ford focus 2004 zetec climate automatic - remote control key fob not working 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  my father in law recently dropped hisremote control key fob in water.he dried it off,changed battery, but still not working.he has to open car...
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1997 1360 Automatic gearbox drain/top up query 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I need to replace a drive shaft on this car so i'm going to have to drain the transmission fluid. I understand you have to top it up through the dipstick...
• KIA Carens (2006 - ) - Anyone got a 2.0 Automatic one... 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Has anyone bought one or know much about the Kia Carens 7 seat Auto that are currently on offer via speciliast dealers. Wife and me really taken...
• ANPR query 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  do automatic number plate readers check ALL of a vehicles documentation ? reason i asked a mate of mine is still driving around in his car ( taxed and insured) but the MOT has ran out and he thinks he,s ok , but i did warn him that he may be taking an awful gamble ...is he going to automatically get "nicked "when he passes a ANPR CAMERA ?
• C5 2.2 HDI Automatic road test 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  No comment so far on the latest road test which, given that HJ was very impressed with the car, is a bit of a surprise but then it is a C5. Sounds like...
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  What's the best car to replace by 90 year old dad's Nissan Note? 12 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are thinking of getting a car for my dad's 90th birthday. The last two he has driven have been Nissan Notes and we would have liked to...
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  Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would...
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  Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I...