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  • Upgrading, shall we stick to a Honda Jazz? 11 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We've had a Honda Jazz for six years, it's automatic and we've been very pleased with it. We're now looking to upgrade and there is a hybrid auto available...
  • Mitsubish Outlander 2.2 diesel JURO SST - chain or belt cam? 3 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I know the Mitsubishi Outlander has several diesel versions. I refer to the 2.2 PSA diesel with SST automatic as in the JURO model. Is this engine belt...
  • Should I buy a Laguna? 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 71-year-old pensioner and am looking to buy what will probably be my last. I want a petrol Laguna automatic about three years old and I have...
  • Mid sized saloon with comfortable ride 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I like Mercedes but need to change my C180k automatic. What under 50k miles car would you suggest with as many of the features and build quality of the...
  • Honda Accord automatic - buy 2.0i or 2.4 ?? 2 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Considering buying an accord estate auto would be a 2003/4 model. Looking on autotrader there are lot sof 2.0i autos, many of which are very reasonably...
  • New car needed to accommodate wheelchair 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am 78. use a stick and wish to change my automatic diesel Ford Mondeo Ghia (04) for something with good access, a boot big enough and accessible enough...
  • adjusting tickover 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic with 127,000 miles on the clock. When idling the revs are down to about 400rpm, the car will sometimes stall. My...
  • Why does my Smart car feel like it's labouring at slower speeds? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new Smart Car which is using a lot of fuel and feels as though it is labouring when trying to keep to 30mph and 40 mph speed limits. Is the car...
  • Do all Honda CR-Vs make a lot of road noise, or is it caused by my tyres? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 3-year-old Honda CR-V 2.0 automatic. I get a lot of road noise - is this a general problem with this vehicle or is it the type of tyres fitted?...
  • Swift not swallow 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My new Suzuki Swift 1.5 Automatic achieves 50mpg on a long run and 45mpg around town. This is my first car that beats the manufacturer figures for fuel...
  • Hyundai i20 (2009) - AUTOMATIC I20 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I have had a rush of sense come over me hence the title. I was driving past a Hyundai garage last Friday when I decided to pull in and have a quick glance...
  • Autocratic transmission 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Though it climbs local hills and accommodates golf clubs, the family Smart fortwo has an annoying gear change. What modest automatic should we try next...
  • BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - BMW 520d M `07 plate - power & emission 8 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Today I`ve received from DVLA my V5C and Iwas very urprised to find out that: instead of 177bhp only have 163= 120 kW ; and another disapointement was on emissions: instead of 147g/km CO2, car band tax C, I have 185 g/km CO2 car band tax E. Is that what all BMW 520d M automatic `07 have? Thanks!!!!
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 02 1.4 Automatic gearbox 25 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, I have recently bought a Peugeot 206 1.4 auto on a 52 plate. It had one previous owner and fsh so thought it was a good buy. When im driving it seems...
  • Town centred 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to upgrade my Skoda Octavia 2.0 petrol auto estate to a more economical car. We mainly use it for town driving and would like to know whether...
  • Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - Automatic - Comfort or Standard? 17 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, I've just been given a C220CDI Auto as a company car and not too sure which is the most economical setting for the auto box? It's a five speeder...
  • Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 2003 1.8 - RPM setting for Automatic 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Hi I have just bought a 2003 1.8 Auto Rover 45 and have driven Autos for 20 years so understand them. However, on my previous non-Rover autos I did not...
  • What car for a new driver BUT also an old lady? 12 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    So, automatic, small, easy to drive, reliable, what would you go for? Threads merged due to a accidental double posting. The OP is aware and e-mailed us and the 2 replies to the duplicated post have been preserved in here. - PU
  • 2007 Yaris transmission (?) noise 24 May 2007 (Forum)
    I recently bought a 2007 Yaris 4-door with automatic transmission. I notice that there is a noise from the transmission whenever I slow down for a stop sign or traffic light. The noise is more noticeable from the driver's side than from the passenger's side.
  • Out of control Auto 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    Having driven both types I think that there should be some additional training/instruction given when somebody wants to drive an automatic. Thankfully because of the low speeds involved nobody was hurt, but it does make you think. Any views on this.
 

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