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Why is an auto more expensive to tax? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Micra Acenta 1.2 automatic, which is four years old with 4,500 miles on the clock. It seems to be running perfectly after a few hundred miles.... -
What are your thoughts on the Ford Durashift transmission as fitted to the Ford Fusion? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Ford Fusion with Durashift transmission. Is this advisable and what are the drawbacks with this type of transmission? My general... -
Have you heard of any problems with the Dacia automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I quite like the Dacia range. Have you heard of any problems with the automatic gearbox? -
What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year? -
Can I retrofit xenon headlights to my Mondeo? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Ford Mondeo ST220 05. Is it possible to retrofit xenon headlights to this model? -
Focus estate - recommended? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a Ford Focus 2009 estate automatic, do you rate them? Would you recommend petrol or diesel? -
What small auto? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax.... -
What medium SUV should we buy? 18 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
It's getting towards the time to replace our (very reliable) ageing 60 plate Honda Civic 1.8 automatic. We have a maximum budget of £18,000 and are looking... -
Looking for small-ish petrol automatic? 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be... -
Should my daughter adopt left-foot braking techniques to drive an automatic? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just insured my 21-year-old daughter to drive my automatic Volvo XC70. She is a calm, competent and safe driver and I have no misgivings about her... -
Irradiated 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a nine-month old Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 litre automatic (mileage 10,000) in September 2004 from main Vauxhall dealer. In January of this year, still... -
Kia Venga automatic 6 speed 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is the Kia Venga automatic now available with 6 speed torque convertor autobox? Which car will be best on motorway among these compact autos - Kia Venga,... -
Best small estate/MPV for £9000? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need a medium sized estate or MPV with a flat access boot (for getting my wheelchair in and out easily). It must be an automatic as I do mainly urban,... -
Can you recommend a small 4-door automatic hatchback for under £3000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Becoming senior citizens, my wife and I have decided our existing car is no longer appropriate to our changed needs. We shall be looking for a small 4-door... -
Is the new Mazda 3 1.6-litre automatic a good purchase? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my manual Mazda 1.6TS for an automatic because of a knee problem, which puts me in pain when using the clutch. I fancy the Mazda 3 TS2... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method... -
Commutered sentences 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am a 25-year-old woman looking to buy my first car due to my workplace changing location from Central London to Hertfordshire. I will be driving approximately... -
When should I change the transmission fluid in my automatic? 18 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Mondeo automatic. I intend to keep the car until one of us pegs out. Should I be looking to change the gearbox oil? If so at what mileage? -
What's the best small automatic car to buy with the lowest insurance rating? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
What's the best small automatic car to buy with the lowest insurance rating. My insurer no longer insure my Toyota Auris Hybrid Automatic (my present...

