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• BROKEN HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION. 11 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  my dads hyundai sonata has broken down, the automatic transmission tried to change down a gear, a bang was heard, and it lost drive, the engine works but the car has NO drive in any gear. please help me find the problem, and let me know of a good specialist. plus about how much will it cost (i just want a guide price) the car is a hyundai sonata, 1994 M, 2.0 cdi, automatic.
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  I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles...
• C4, 208, Clio, Octavia diesels euro 6 auto - Ultimate MPG for used diesel euro 6 automatic 5 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Hi,I'm looking for some advice on buying a used automatic diesel ( up to £9,000). My only two needs is the best MPG possible from an auto and that it meats euro 6 standards I'm open to size, make and year. I cover around 15, 000 miles annually avaraging 60 - 70 mph with a little in towns.
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  What cars have torque converter automatics? 10 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Which SUVs have a torque converter auto box?
• Peugeot 206 hatchback - Automatic gearbox problem 3 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm having trouble with my t reg peugeot 206 automatic. When > it's cold after about a mile there's a bad clunking sound and the car > seems to change into a low gear and the car has to be stopped and started > to get it back to normal.
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  How much is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz A180d automatic 1997 to buy. What would its value be?
• Bad advice 13 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  If only they came to the back room rather than asking VAG, sorry, HeyCar. - What small, automatic crossover would you recommend? 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 does around 3000 miles per annum.
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  Vauxhall Astra stuck in gear - what's the fault? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 diesel Sport Tourer. However, I'm having problems when driving down hills. The car seems to stay in a low gear and revs...
• Hyundai i30 Automatic - First Service 10 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello John, I bought my i30 automatic, diesel, Premium Pack, in February 2013. The handbook says to have it serviced 30,000 miles or 24months, it has done 18,500 miles so I have booked it in for the service next week, as we will be on holiday in January/February, what else do you recommend I ask the garage to check/change?
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  Will a hybrid depreciate less than a diesel? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a new Toyota Auris, but can't decide between a diesel or hybrid. Which will have depreciated the most after three years?
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  Can you recommend a used compact 4x4? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What in your opinion is the best used smallish 4x4? It must be automatic (for my wife to drive), but we don’t mind which fuel type. At present we use...
• Citroen C3 semi-automatic - Left-foot braking 26 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  On this car (semi-automatic with an automated clutch), if you left-foot brake with the throttle open, there is an almighty thud from the transmission, the engine unwinds to idle (c. 1000 rpm) and refuses to answer the throttle pedal for a good 30 seconds.
• Ford Focus - problem in automatic gear ford focus 2005 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  hello  i have ford focus sedan year model 2005 .1600cc automatic transmission. i have the following problem:  after driving for some time especially in urban driving  when i move the gear stick to PARK mode: 1. the transmission warning led turns on (yellow led) 2. then when i move to drive mode i feel a "cick/blow" coming from the gear-box.
• Automatic car - Car will not move at night. 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Just bought myself a used automatic car. I have a problem with it. It will not move at night. No matter how much i press the accelerator it will not move. Yes the handbrake is off. In the daytime it works perfectly. I think the gearbox is faulty.
• Van with most reliable automatic transmission? 5 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I'm after a van to convert into a camper. Unfortunately it has to be automatic. This may not be entirely accurate, but from the sources I have read thus far. Vw t4's had chocolate box transmissions, the t5's took until 2005 to sort most problems out. 2005-2009 aren't any great shakes in smoothness of changes. the latest with dsg boxes are problematic and require strict maintenance and v expensive to fix.
• Nissan Pixo Automatic - Limp Home mode? 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    My parents own a Nissan Pixo ntec automatic and have had it for just over a year.   About a fortnight ago they were driving in town and for some reason they could not go faster than 20 mph.
• Honda Jazz 1.4 ES I-Shift (automatic) - Driving smoothly 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    And the car, albeit brand new and pre pdi drove nicely, felt good, fairly agile etc.  However, although I have driven many dozens of different automatic cars in the past, I was unable to get this Jazz to drive /accelerate /progress etc smoothly - it was ponderous when deciding to change (whether auto or using paddles) and lurched even when unprovoked.
• Modern automatics 2 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My dad has been looking to change to an automatic and two of his choices so far are a Peugeot 307 and a Skoda Roomster. Both of these are Tiptronic style boxes. Now I have never driven an auto or really taken much interest in them so excuse the ignorance.
• Kickdown Button 29 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I've fairly recently sold my manual 525i and bought an automatic Mitsubishi Galant. Only when I'd had it a week or so did I notice that it had a kickdown button. Now I've driven quite a few automatics and I've never noticed this on any others. Maybe I'm really unobservant, I dunno.
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  Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and...