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  Replacement for Mercedes A180 CDI 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We love our 2007 Mercedes A180 CDI automatic, especially the high driving position (making getting in and out so easy for bad backs). With 80k on the clock,...
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  BMW X5 autto suffering from gear slippage 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A year ago I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 (E70) from an approved dealer. The car was sold with a two year warranty. Last week, when accelerating,...
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  A3 Cabriolet or BMW 2 Series Convertible - what would you recommend? 9 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hoping to buy nearly new Audi A3 Cabriolet or BMW 2 Series, up to 6000 miles. Always had manual cars before, but leaning towards automatic, now sure on...
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  New small automatic car for 80-year-old 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car a car for my 80 year old Mum. She is 100% fine driving at the moment but I am realistic that could change at short notice in the...
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  DRLs on a Volvo V70 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to attach third party DRL lights to my V70. The automatic wiring loombs you can buy seem an easy option along with dimming options. I have...
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  Buying a Ford Fusion - anything we should know? 27 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has just been offered a 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 automatic with 50,000 miles on the clock for £2800. Are these cars good? Is this a good price? Her...
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  Buying new small car 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to downsize my Focus automatic and normally I would be looking at the likes of a Fiesta or Jazz. However, I am of an age when this could...
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  Which Mazda 3 should I buy? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new small or medium petrol automatic with 4/5 doors. I do about 10,000 miles per year, mostly made up by a daily 40 mile round trip commute,...
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  Best small car for £3k? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My fiancée is learning to drive at the moment in an automatic. What small car would be best to get as a first car? Budget is £3000 and ideally would like...
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  What is causing my Mercedes-Benz A-Class automatic to 'growl' when slowing down? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. The car will be three years old at the end of July 2013, and will be out of warranty after this. I am very concerned...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000...
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  Which Scirocco to buy? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability...
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  Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment...
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  Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty....
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  Changing an automatic to a manual? 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mk1 (1990) VW Golf 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet Auto and have had it for many years. The auto box is starting to play up a little bit so am thinking...
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  Volvo automatic transmission error 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 'Transmission requires service' message on my on board read out and an orange engine light on permanently. My trannie works very well (once...
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  A reliable small auto? 9 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Due to budget restrctions I am looking for a cheap to buy (say £4000) cheap to run automatic, which will be driven about 800 miles a week, possibly more,...
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  How long to keep my diesel i30? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year old Hyundai i30 automatic which has behaved impeccably on a 70-mile daily commute (mainly motorway). Do I keep it for the term of the...
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  Braking with the throttle open in a semi-auto 3 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission...
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  Citroen C4 EGS questions 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Xsara Picasso with manual gears. My wife has shattered her left wrist and will be unable to use the gears or handbrake. We are looking at a Citroen...