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When will the new Citroen C3 Picasso be available to buy? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Partially based on your review, we would like to buy a new Citroen C3 Picasso, but it has to be an automatic. All our local dealer can tell us is that... -
My Chrysler Grand Voyager automatic is stuck in gear - how do I repair it? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager LE automatic seems to be stuck in a low gear, and won't change up. I was advised to get a new heavy-duty battery, as the... -
Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance... -
Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - Gutless automatic 21 Apr 2009 (Forum)
What is surprising is that the 2.0 auto Chevrolet Tacuma we usually hire is more perky and better in the cut and thrust of traffic, although it is noisier and less economical than the Focus. Pity, but I ain't swapping to the automatic Focus anytime soon. -
Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - Vauxhall automatics - any specific issues? 29 Feb 2008 (Forum)
I am urgently searching for an automatic car so am constrained by what is available used and locally. Initially looked at Renault as I like their cars but very few around locally and I am aware the older autos are not the most reliable - saw a Clio 1.6 auto 2002 52 plate with 20000 miles. -
Honda CRV Sport Automatic Reg.01.08.2005 30 Apr 2006 (Forum)
I have tried two demonstrator cars of this type, and likewise, they displayed the same characteristics. My view is that the automatic gearbox is possibly the source of the problem or perhaps, the "drive by wire" accelerator system, because the whine becomes more intense on blipping the pedal. I believe the DBW system works via two potentiometers, varying the output according to pedal pressure, so presumably an electrical current is generated. -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre... -
Replacement car for Micra - suggestions? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 65 year old wife drives 10k miles a year and needs a reliable automatic small car, not French, Italian to replace her Micra CVT, which despite full... -
Buying a new car - Focus, 1 Series or A3? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the processing of buying a car for the first time under the Motability Scheme. I am looking for a small hatchback, but it must be an automatic.... -
Is the C-Class automatic OK? 11 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would really like your honest opinion on the following vehicle as I am thinking of buying it this week. The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI... -
V60 or 508 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Whick car do you recommend? Volvo V60 DRIVe(powershift) or the Peugeot 508 EMG? I have tried them both, but read so many reviews about the bad 508... -
My Citroen C4 automatic goes into 'Limp' mode despite having a new stop light switch - why? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C4 automatic is a sweet car and the automated manual transmission works superbly and smoothly. My 56-plate example is ex-Motability and has... -
Best small automatic? 27 Sep 2024 (Forum)
Hi,I would really appreciate any recommendations for a used small auto in the £10 to £12k price range.I am looking for my wife and am pretty... -
Ford Mondeo Mk 3 Automatic petrol Zetec estate 05 - Buzzer noise when selecting Park from Drive. 1 Jul 2023 (Forum)
I get a loud electrical buzzer noise emanating from the gear lever area from Drive to Park.Sometimes it lasts for a few seconds but today it started and... -
Kia and Hyundai - Automatic Kia or Venga 9 Jul 2022 (Forum)
My budget is up to 9,000. Annual mileage around 6,000. Mostly A roads and once a month 110 miles to Lake district. While procrastinating, I over... -
Kia Soul alternatives 5 May 2021 (Forum)
Hi we are looking to upgrade our current Kia Soul diesel automatic, we have found a nice 2018 version for £10700, however has anyone any ideas of an alternative that will give similar economy of 40mpg automatic and sat up a bit….We are happy to switch to petrol which with the price difference from diesel may make up for less mpg…..any ideas please…we do approx 12000 miles per annum? -
Toyota Corolla. 1999 T reg, 1.6 petrol automatic. - Idle adjustment 1 Jan 2021 (Forum)
Is it possible to adjust the idling speed of my car. It appears quite visible in the engine bay though Toyota recommend that it is not touched as it was... -
£4000 used Auris or Civic? 19 Nov 2019 (Forum)
Hello, I decided to spend £4000 for new used car from minimum year 2010. I am looking at Toyota auris 1.6 automatic and Honda Civic 1.8 automatic. Performance and handling are not the most important things for me. I know that in this area civic is better car but what the most important for me are reliability(1000 miles trips), good mpg, and most important comfortable drivers cabin, seats and low noise inside a car. -
What to buy?? 28 Jun 2019 (Forum)
I like the Fiat 500 and she also like the Toyota AyGo (not my favourite). Is there any more alternatives? The criteria is being small, automatic transmission, cheap to drive. Best regards Nuno Pina -
Renault Scenic - Renault 7 Jun 2016 (Forum)
After a long run my scenic with automatic transmission came to a halt with all warning dashboard lights glaring at me indicating stop . I had to be rescued by Green Flag who towed me to the nearest garage but will not be looked at till Monday.
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