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  • The Fourth Protocol 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have recently bought a 2002 Toyota RAV-4 petrol 4-speed automatic and we are getting mixed messages regarding the use of the overdrive. The manual states...
  • Cheap Jeep 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Because we live out in the country, we are thinking of buying a four wheel drive. We have been recommended a 2009 Jeep Cherokee 2.8.CRD Limited 5-door...
  • Mondeo Estate v Peugeot 407 SW 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have narrowed my search for a Diesel Estate to either a 08 plate Mondeo Estate Zetec 2.0L TDCi 6 speed manual with 108K miles on the clock, or a 56 plate...
  • Spongy brake pedal 28 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The brake pedal on my Toyota Landcruiser, 3.0-litre diesel automatic goes down nearly to the floor when driving, although it does stop the vehicle. I...
  • Should a flash of the headlights be used to warn of your presence or to indicate that you are giving way? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    As we travelled along the nearside lane of a motorway recently, my husband flashed his car lights to indicate to a car driver wanting to join the motorway...
  • Skoda has updated the software in my DSG automatic and the car has been transformed. 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Further to previous correspondence with you regarding DSG gearbox hesitation on exiting junctions and joining roundabouts, today, on Skoda's request, I...
  • Buying a long car..not too long. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based...
  • Wrist and be thankful 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My wife suffered a badly broken wrist a few months ago, which has left her with restricted movement and weakness in her left hand. This is causing difficulty...
  • As a former chauffeur, I completely agree that left-foot braking should be employed in automatics. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was a chauffeur, driving numerous people from Prime Ministers to the average man in the street for 22 years. Throughout all this time I left-foot braked....
  • Vauxhall Zafira Gear Box 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Vauxhall Zafira 56 Reg car Automatic which I only bought in December 2009. But it broke down the other day and apparently the gearbox has gone...
  • Tanglefoot 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I don't see how the left foot can hit the brake pedal quicker than the right foot unless the left foot is suspended above the pedal waiting to hit it,...
  • Bless ‘em all 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel....
  • Have the Audi A4 Multitronic's problems been sorted for the new B8 model? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to order a new Audi A4. I am keen to go automatic and for the 2.0 diesel with the Multitronic gearbox. I have read a few horror stories of older...
  • Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave...
  • What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85...
  • Drop head gorgeous 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a convertible. Can you tell me which cars might be the best value for money, also considering design, price of service and repairs,...
  • Take your pick-up 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I need to change my 2007 VW Touareg for a pick-up truck. What in your opinion is the best, most car-like pick up? It has to be automatic, have all the...
  • Sweet torque 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I read your extended article on the Jazz a few months ago. You don’t rate the automated manual, the Top Gear review loathes it. Is there any chance of...
  • 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am retiring at age 65 shortly. I have had a Volvo 850 automatic since I bought it new in 1996, it has done 103,000 miles and is in excellent condition....
  • Revolked 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I think you are being over generous to VW. I bought a new 57 plate Audi TT 2 litre DSG which had the same problem from new. Despite a software upgrade...
 

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