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• Volvo D5 with Geartronic? 3 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  - Anyone got any experience of driving the Volvo V70/S60/V50 with the D5 engine and a Geartronic automatic gearbox? I didn't think that diesel torque matched well with an auto box? Is the D5 worth a lot more than the alternative 2.0D lump I can get in a V50? Thanks, N.
• best Focus engine? 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  In the Ford Focus, which is the best engine to have. I'm assuming you automatically ditch the 1.6, so a toss up between the 1.8 and the 2.0? In struggling to sort a car out for my wife, we had a drive in a 02 2litre today and I thought it was a bit rough and noisy when revved.
• Auto Renault struggles after idling 28 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I've got a P reg, automatic Renault Laguna 3.0 v6, when waiting in traffic or at lights when I pull away the car struggles briefly then is ok. It's as if the acceleration doesn't kick in straight away or the brake is stuck - any ideas what it could be?
• Primera Air Con 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have the factory manual for the P11 - 144 model (1999 - 2002), but this is of no use as it shows a fully automatic climate control, where mine is the basic manual system
• Mercedes 230 TE 3 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Judge junior has seen a car he fancies. It's a Mercedes 230 TE automatic Estate. J reg with 114000 miles on the clock. Seems in very good condition and drives nicely and is quiet. Full service history. For sale at local garage. Anyone care to give me an idea on value?
• Help, climate control, Fiat Ulysee 2.0EL 11 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Help - more information on normal functioning of climate control in Fiat Ulysee (identical system to Peugeot 806). Should the climate control switch itself on to automatic every time the engine is started (regardless of whether or not the climate control unit was previously switched off)?
• Diesel Autos 1 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Are there any others ? If not, is there just no call for them or is the combination of a diesel engine and an automatic gearbox just a bad mix ? Robin
• Peugeot 306 door locks 29 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone give advice on the following. When using the electronic door locking system on the remote, sometimes the doors lock and automatically unlock. Repeating the process immediately doesn't help but waiting a couple of minutes usually rectifies the problem. Is it something to do with the solenoids? Is it easy to repair? Any advice appreciated.
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  Did speed cushions damage the tyres on my wife's Ford Focus? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to pick up on two things that you constantly bring to the fore: speed cushions. My wife recently had her car MOTd and we thought it would sail...
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  What would you suggest as a replacement for a Kia Picanto? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to replace her 2015 Kia Picanto for something with a little more power. She'd like something of a similar size, but with an automatic...
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  What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? 18 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8...
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  What's the best car for a tall elderly driver? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the ULEZ zone due to expand I need to change my diesel Toyota Corolla Verso for something compliant. The problem is I am 6ft 10 inches tall and have...
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  Does my Hyundai i40 Tourer have a gearbox problem? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2018 Hyundai i40 Tourer diesel with an automatic gearbox. The car has done 42, 000 miles. On two recent occasions when I get...
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  I need a comfortable, reliable, automatic car - should I buy an EV? 6 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I require an automatic car because of knee problems. My annual mileage is around 6,000 miles a year. Is now the time to go all electric? I also have solar...
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  Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too...
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  Can you suggest an automatic that would suit me for under £4000? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently suffered a back injury leaving me with some discomfort and a weak left leg. I'm looking for an auto, up to 2.0-litre, 3 or 5 door hatch to suit...
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  My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty...
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  What should I look out for when buying a 1999 Honda CR-V? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Honda CR-V 1999 automatic with 135000 km from a private seller. What should I look out for? Any advice is appreciated.
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  Is a low mileage pick-up a good buy? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have the opportunity to purchase a well looked-after Nissan Navara 2.3-litre diesel auto. It has 9000 miles and was first registered in May 2016. The...
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  Which small auto is best? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The lease on my top of the range Kia Rio ends in the autumn. I've enjoyed the 1.4 engine, heated front seats and general space, but the ride is harsh around...