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  • Which city car auto is best? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter...
  • What's the best used 4X4 for £6500? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which...
  • Mitsubishi Outlander - does it suffer with DPF problems? 25 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 diesel suffer with DPF problems?
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class W209 - automatic gearbox with a valeo radiator 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    My car suffered "chugging" when accelarating between 30 and 40 or going up hill. Mb of Bath diagnosed the fault as glycol leaking into the transmission...
  • Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Powershift Titanium Auto 5 - Have I made a mistake buying an automatic diesel? 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    I bought this in May last year. Since then I have done 7000 miles, including approx two 30 mins journey per week, and the occasional long journey. I thought...
  • volvo v70 2.4D Automatic D5 - poor performance 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    A day after filling up the tank for my weeks commute I noticed that the performance of the car had taken a back step from its usual excellent self. It...
  • Best tyre size for Mercedes-C-Class? 31 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class automatic and the original tyres fitted were Continental 225/45/R17. Are these tyres and size still the best for this...
  • Ford Galaxy refuses to start 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 1999 Ford Galaxy 2.3 petrol automatic won’t start. I’ve turned the key, but nothing happens. I've tried charging the battery and using jump leads, but...
  • Ford Focus 1.6 - Automatic - O/D Overdrive? 14 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Hi all, Long time no speak. I've got rid of the Mondeo and got an02 Plate Focus from an old lady I knew, 1 owner 31,000 miles, full service history...
  • Road tax 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Subaru Forrester 2.0 XT AWD Automatic Petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount...
  • C220 auto or E220 manual? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My dilemma. The company is offering me a new Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI saloon or estate automatic, or a new E220 CDI manual. I like the idea of an auto...
  • Are HID lights an MOT fail? 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My car failed MOT because; "HID aftermarket kit fitted headlamp aim beam image incorrect", the garage said it couldn't be adjusted, the original lights...
  • Ford Focus 2005 LX 1.6 auto - Ford Focus 2005 automatic gearbox problem 4 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    When driving on the motorway i can get upto speed fine(70mph), but when i slow down and let the car coast(not apply the brake) the car seems to jolt(when...
  • Breaking down abroad 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Golf TSI DSG will be three-years-old in May, with 19,000 miles. I am 73 and like my first automatic, but I am concerned it may fail. Each summer we...
  • Buying a new model VW Tiguan 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to purchase a new shape VW Tiguan automatic, however, I'm unsure as to the best engine to opt for. There is the seven speed Bluemotion diesel,...
  • Buying a used X-type 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I might be mad, but I love X Types! I'm looking for a replacement for my existing. It must be diesel, automatic and have leather interior. My budget...
  • Audi S8 (2006 - ) - 1997 - Automatic gearbox repair 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    The auto box on my 1997 Audi S8 was repaired a year last Feb and after 25,000 miles went again. It was out of warranty but they said it should not have...
  • Renault Clio lRT 1400 petrol auto 1997 'R' reg - Automatic transmission warning light on 19 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Car has done 44000 miles. Problem started about 41,000. Light come on and g/box reverts to default setting - change up at 3000rpm. Also getting un-commanded...
  • Honest opinion on the Toyota Estima/Lucida? 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am viewing an automatic Toyota Estima/Ultima second hand. Is there anything i should know? Do they have any odd quirks? Are they reliable?
  • bmw320cd sport 2004 - Gearbox noise 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Hi there is a whirling noise in the automatic gearbox of my car. the car can also kinda shudder when this happens. there is 103K on the car. it mostly happens when i keep the acceleration at a constant level, espesially if goen up a slight hill or even on a level road. when the light for the automatic transmission came up on the dash I brought it to the bmw garage. they replaced the gear selector.
 

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