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• C-MAX Diesel Auto 26 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the C-MAX 1.6TDCi 109PS with the CVT auto is any good? If not, can anyone think of any other diesel automatics that offer good fuel consumption within the same sort of price range? Interior space is also a priority.
• Toyota Yaris rear brakes locked 11 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter has a "W" reg Yaris automatic. I washed it a couple of days ago and left it on the drive. Now this morning the rear wheels are locked solid. I've driving it gently to and fro, and tried forward and reverse. Any ideas? StephenH
• Cheap, reliable family auto? 23 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, I am on the lookout for yet another automatic family car, one that will carry one very tall husband and two monkeys/children -low budget, of course. Any recommendations/suggestions? Preferably something low maintenance, if that exists! Cheers, J
• Samll Auto RunAround 22 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I need to get a small runaround (fiesta size) automatic car for my wife. Needs to be reliable (new baby), and I've only got £1000ish budget. I've discovered from this site that Fiesta and Clio Auto's are not reliable. Is there anything that is left out there!!!!
• Fiat Punto 'Speedgear' 17 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I've seen a number of classified ads (on ebay) for these which describe them as 7 speed tiptronic manuals that can be used as automatics. I've not heard of any other car, auto or manual, with 7 speeds (unless you include reverse).
• Motability scheme. 22 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My sister in law has had 2 Hyundai Accent's 1300 under the Motability Schemes during the past 6 years. Would anyone like to recommend suitable replacement,, size, cc, and close to same price .... automatic is essential, but no coversions necessary to the vehicle. Annual mileage is 8k max
• backroom time stamp 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  OK we are about to change soon , so not a prob' 'till Easter The clock on my car radio {the necessary car link} sets to BST / GMT automatically - RDS? Paul {Forest of Bowland}
• Xantia 30 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  One for all the Citroen Xantia enthusiasts in the back room. What do you make of a diesel automatic (non turbo)? Nice 96N LX SD auto with about 60k on the clock going for 3k at a main dealer near me. Worth it? I realise there is a main delaer premium on price Thanks Marc
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  Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s....
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  Feetal position 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  With regard to using your left foot to brake an automatic, this will probably only work if someone uses the method from their introduction to driving and...
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  Unintentional consequences 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota "sticking accelerator" incident reminded me of the recent report about a family on a USA freeway who were unable to stop their car. Eventually,...
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  Shifting circumstances 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My problem is probably not uncommon. Some 5 years ago I suffered a series of strokes, which left me with an insubordinate left leg. I was advised by our...
• Any - Car for the Mrs. 30 Dec 2024 (Forum)
    The Mrs takes her driving test tomorrow after years of me nagging for her t learn to drive. Shes 41 and is doing it in an automatic (no problem, my last 3 cars have been auto).  Im reluctant to put her on my insurance as I think my car is way to big and powerful for her at the minute being a new driver (assuming she passes).
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  Is Start Stop orange light on an MoT failure? 25 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would a start stop orange light on dash fail an mot?
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  Does slowing an automatic using the paddles instead of the brakes damage the gearbox? 28 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does it damage an auto gear box to use the paddle changers to slow down, rather than the brakes?
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  What is the most economical 7 seater for £5k? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most economical 7 seater auto petrol to run on fuel with budget of £5000?
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  What's the best front and rear dash cam? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the best front and rear dash cam?
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  Can listening to the radio cause a flat battery? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Does playing the radio with engine switched off cause battery to go flat within 20mins?
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  Are there any electric convertibles? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which reasonably priced convertibles are available and are any of them available as electric or hybrid?
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  Which car brands offer free home-charger installation? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which car makes currently offer free home wall chargers and/or free installation?