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What small automatic would you recommend for long and short trips? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks... -
What automatic petrol SUVs do you recommend with AWD? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 2012 Subaru XV for a new car. I've tested a BMW X1 and a Peugeot 3008 but have now found out that the 3008 is not AWD. I'm looking... -
Are there any bad auto gearboxes? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are there any bad auto gearboxes? If so, what are they? -
All - automatic transmissions 18 Jan 2017 (Forum)
Iv been driving automatics for decades so had my share of problems but learned early that the fuid does not last for ever ,a lot of people seem to think it does , As far back as the 60s a service did not include changing the fluid and these days its still not part of the service as units are either sealed for life or as the manufactures say, or in the case of renault when it breaks and we fit another unit it will have fresh fluid , Transmission fluid should be changed at or before 30,000 miles ,yes your going to say but its fully synthetic and there is no mention in the hand book about that ,point is if you change the fluid or better still flush it you get most of the muck out that blocks up the valve body and the screen filter inside , the majority of todays automatics dont have dip sticks they have level tubes up inside the drain plug that have to be taken out just to drain them ,and you need to drain them from hot put the level tube back in and then find the fill plug and with the engine running in neutral and at appx 60 deg pour the fluid in untill the fluid starts to run out of the drain / level hole , thats if you dont have to take the pan off ,some dont have drain plugs ,its messy and you do have to know what you are doing but if you dont know what your doing get the dealers to do it for you your transmission will last a lot longer ! -
When should I replace the gearbox and diff oil on my Subaru Forester? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Subaru Forester 2.0 automatic which is approaching 100,000 miles. I hope to keep it for several more years. Would you recommend a complete... -
Need an auto with high seating position 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
As we are older drivers, we wish to buy an automatic with a fairly high seating position (currently have a Vauxhall Zafira), parking sensors, and some... -
Used automatic car advice 23 Jun 2016 (Forum)
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me with some advice. I am looking to buy a comfortable automatic car for under £2000 pref under 90k miles with max tax £180/year. I plan to drive a long distance commute by the end of the year as I am moving out of London and will drive in for work. -
Buying a high mileage X3 - manual or auto? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a 2014 BMW X3 2.0D with 120,000 miles on the clock. I intend to keep it for five years. Should I worry about the reliability of... -
How much should I pay for a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Have seen a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa semi-automatic 1.2 petrol Exclusive for sale, with 17,000 miles on the clock, for £6500. Can you please advise me if this... -
Buying a SUV auto - Nissan or Jeep? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy either a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol automatic or a Jeep Renegade 1.4 multijet petrol semi-automatic, I only do about 10,000 miles, which... -
Astra Elite 1.6v - Automatic gearbox 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
A couple of days ago (2 weeks after this service|) my car started to rev really high before changing gear (my car is automatic) and as I got to a junction and after hearing a loud noise, it wouldn't move at all. I called the RAC and they linked my car up to their computer and it picked up that there was low pressure in the gear box due to low oil. -
Why do new cars always have their headlights on? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in... -
Faulty Range Rover - should we keep or sell? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our 37,000 mile, 2008 plate, Range Rover Sport has had a 'transmission fault' warning come up a few times. My local dealer did a diagnostic test which... -
Squeaky tiptronic gearbox 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro (2010) with the automatic tiptronic gearbox. With 60,000 miles on the clock, I have started to get a short squeak... -
Best automatic petrol - Lexus or Toyota? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have £10,000 to spend and am looking at either the Lexus IS250 auto or the Toyota Avensis V Matic. Both cars will be used and I will cover 6000 miles... -
Can you recommend a petrol estate? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2.2 Automatic Vauxhall Omega estate with something of a similar-ish size boot, while still being an auto and petrol, as my commute... -
Can you suggest a narrow car with sliding doors? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have very limited width parking and have at present a Suzuki Jimny 4x4. We are interested in a small automatic car with sliding doors as this would... -
Honda Accord - Honda Accord 2009 2.2 Automatic with 100k+ miles? 12 Oct 2013 (Forum)
MPG, it looks like you can expect only about 35-40mpg on the automatic, I get 48 on mine however with the auto I might just have to take the hit, under real mpg the diesel has 41.2 vs 36.2 for Petrol, maybe I should consider Petrol? Advice would be much appreciated as i've been going round in circles trying to make a decision! -
Best MPG automatic 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
That's what I got from the Micra 2013. Any other subjections on a choice for a nearly new car with a +50 mpg in automatic with few of the plus mention above? Thanks TB -
Which SUV do you recommend with step-up entry and automatic transmission? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am now in my 80's and drive a BMW 3 Series. This is quite low slung for entry and I am thinking of changing to an SUV or similar with step-up entry....
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