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  Which version of the Land Rover Discovery 4 should I get? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2000 model, which has done 150,000 miles, with a Land Rover Discovery 4 and, as it will be the last big car I...
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  What alternatives are there to the Audi A3 automatic? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your reply to my email re purchase of an automatic Audi A3. You say there are other models that are better value for money, so could you...
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  Which automatic car with a comfortable ride to replace my Vauxhall Omega? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car of up to one year old, automatic, of a similar size to my 10-year-old Vauxhall Omega or bit smaller, with a soft ride, quite good...
• Astra 1.4i automatic 94 starter problem 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi I brought a Astra 1.4i automatic about six weeks ago. Any how I noticed that every time I turned the car to the right or right hand down and accelerated I would get a metal on metal sound from the engine. This problem got worse until I got the rattle when driving straight with or with out power. when I next started the car I got the same noise as the engine turned over until it started the noise continued in the back ground as drove home only getting worse if I turned to the right but not to the left.
• Focus C-MAX TDCI CVT? 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  One of the variants listed is the "1.6 16V Duratorq TDCi, Durashift CVT" -- see http://www.fordconnection.com//FordEuropeMultimedia/GBR_EN/002/cmax_specs.html A diesel with a CVT sounds to me like a very nice idea -- diesel economy, and a smooth automatic, without much of a dent on performance. Comparing the "Fuel performance and emissions" figures of the automatic against data for the the manual, it looks resonably efficient: * Fuel consumption up 16% (5.7 l/100km v 4.9) * Top speed barely changed (112mph v 115) * 0-62mph barely changed (11.6 sec v 11.3) * 31-62 mph much better (7.9sec v 12.1) -- probably because the manual is done in 4th gear, rather than starting in third * Emissions up 17%, from (129gm/km to 151) That all suggests that the CVT should be little more expensive to run than the manual, and offer better real-world performance, while still being much more economical than a petrol automatic However, none of the reviews I have read suggest than any of the journalists had driven one of these.
• Astra automatic gearbox problem 23 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Just stumbled on this site - fabulous source of information! Anyway, I recently picked up an L-reg Astra 1.6 Automatic from my Gran, who can\'t drive any more. :( Well, I just wanted to ask someone who might have experience with Astra autos - from a cold start it changes gears at much higher revs than usual, about 3000 RPMs to move out of first.
• Ancient threads 16 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  No - not my day to day clothing. Yet again a very old topic has reappeared.  Is there no software facility to automatically convert a , say, two yr old thread to 'read only'?   Or do HJers enjoy such resurrections?
• Volvo V70 - Your views please 11 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Been offered a 2004 V70 with the 5cylinder Diesel engine and semi automatic gearbox by a friend. Be grateful for your views as this model doesn’t seem to be covered on the car by car guide.
• WV Golf - Cam Belt 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Our Golf is 14 years old (06 plate) & done about 54,000 miles. Its an automatic,  When would people recommend getting the cam belt changed?   Many thanks 
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Mk II Speedo 3 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Non functioning speedo. Could this be VSS? If so, where is it located? Is it reasonably accessable? Car is 2 ltr automatic 1998   Any help appareciated.....mw
• Vauxhall Astra - underpowered ? 10 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Interested in 2010 reg Astra 1.6 automatic hatch. Some friends say it is underpowered but I am told by seller not so.....any comments please from possible owner or past owner.
• ??? - small luxury car 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  we have a parking space 3.83 meters long we need an automatic prefer air conditioning like heated seats what is there avalable? new/newish? I await your news endymion
• SORN 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Its on a drive in Bournemouth and need to get it back to Southampton. Need to do this tommorrow. How do I undeclare it SORN? Do I just buy a new tax disc and automatically does this? Thanks
• More evidence on autos and elderly 9 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The common formula of : Eldery person + automatic car + wrong pedal = accident http://tinyurl.com/y82f8e This one was spectacular, with petrol pumps smashed at a filling station
• Which motor oil for a Volvo 940dl ? 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1992 940 dl sedan automatic What grade oil should I put in it I just bought a month ago and I am unsure?
• Car prices 9 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Why would anybody give the equivelent of 130,000dm at auction for a MB 320 when a new MB 30cdi automatic with clima is only 106,000dm exworks(Stutgart) in lhd or rhd regards Andy Bairsto refrence www.mercedesbenz.de
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  What is my car worth and where can I sell it safely? 15 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MG ZS Exclusive automatic 2020 silver grey with 11000 miles. Alas, I am giving up driving and wish to sell. What would be the best method, in...
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  I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,...
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  Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC40 to improve the ride comfort? 13 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can I change my wheels to 18-inch from 19-inch on my Volvo XC40 T5? I have had two different opinions from Volvo dealers. I find the ride hard on 19-inch...
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  What's the best small SUV with a comfortable ride quality? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I (both in our mid-eighties) have a 10-year-old petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT auto in which we drive about 6,000 miles per year. We particularly...