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• Swift automatic 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My wife collected her Swift yesterday and I had my first trip out in it today. First impressions are fair enough. I still think the ride is a tad firm...
• The Audi is 2.... 27 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Secondly, if I'm going to pay less per month, the shortlist looks like the following: it doesn't *have* to be an automatic but I'd prefer it. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG Skoda Octavia estate 2.0 TDI DSG Mercedes B200 CDI (CVT equivalent) BMW 320D ES Touring automatic (anyone know what sort of auto this is? - and I think it may eb too expensive anyway) Mazda 6 estate 2.0 diesel (but no auto) Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI (auto is torque-converter and will sap performance) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 - might seem the obvious choice but still expensive and I might as well have the Golf or the Skoda as the engine is the same.
• Temporary car?? 28 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  MiL may keep Trajet for a few months and I am going spare without central locking, electric windows, a radio and most importantly automatic gearbox, my knees hurt. So, if she does keep the Trajet, I want a car which has automatic, central locking, electic windows, electric heated door mirrors, and ....a radio! I also want a disposable car.
• Buying 4x4 for export to Sri Lanka 23 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  From advice received, the conclusion that my friend drew was not to buy a relatively low budget Japanese 4x4, as originally intended. After careful thought, he instead chose to spend more cash, and purchase a Mercedes 180 automatic, 'S' reg, 16,000 miles, clean HPI, and a genereral air of being an honest motor (John!) His reasons? The price was right. A relatively simple car, though at the same time, well built. Automatic suits Colombo traffic.
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  What's a suitable replacement for our Alfa MiTo? 23 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito QV TCT which I've had a for a few years. I'm finding the car quite uncomfortable (doors are very long and...
• Honda CR-V - Suggested price for CR-V 2009 automatic 5 May 2024 (Forum)
  I am planning to sell my Honda CR-V 2009 automatic, petrol ES trim, and I would like to ask you for the suggested price for this car. Mechanically, it is in tip-top condition, the paint is slightly dull, with light polish would looks like new. I bought the car 1.5 years ago for £5,000 with 106,000 miles.
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  What's the best engine in the Rover 75? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a Rover 75 and can't seem to find out which were built by BMW and which engine is a BMW engine. There is a 1.8 petrol, 2.0lt diesel and...
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  What's wrong with my Nissan Juke CVT? 30 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Nissan Juke 2013 Automatic stopped working as my wife was driving it and does not operate in drive, only in reverse. I was told it might be gearbox...
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  Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until...
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  My MoT is due before 30 March, do I need to get it MoT'd or does it qualify for the extension? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is due its MoT before the end of March. I booked it into my local dealer for an annual service and its first MoT on 24 March. They contacted me...
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  My Fiesta is having issues with the Powershift gearbox - what can I do? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Ford Fiesta has 12000 miles from new. The Powershift transmission has started to whine under acceleration and gives the feeling the clutch is slipping...
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  Could you recommend a medium-size van for a delivery driver? 17 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a delivery drive. Could you recommend a medium-size van with an automatic gearbox, please?
• Challenging Congestion Charge Penailties 9 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I ocassionally do deliveries in London and have registered on the Congestion Charge website but could not register for automatic payment as someone had registered the vehicle details before me. My partner contacted the car company he bought the vehicle from and asked them to contact the previous owner and tell them to remove their detais so we could register for automatic payment.
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  Delayed Audi A3 order - where do I stand? 29 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  On the 22nd September 2015 I ordered a new Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. I was assured by the dealership that the car would arrive either before Christmas...
• Test Drives. How did you get the one you wanted? 9 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Until recently  I have always known exactly what car I wanted. 3 x XJ in a row and a RangeRover before that. Test Drive was easy. The Range Rover had a 3.5 petrol and was an automatic. no problem. Jaguar XJ. very similar, the first one there was only one engine and an automatic box. Second one I wanted the supercharged and auto, little choice about the Engine-Box combo.
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  What's wrong with the traction control on my daughter's Audi A3 T Sport automatic? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The car is a 2002 Audi A3 1800 T Sport automatic. It drives normally until suddenly the traction control light comes on. The car then loses power and bangs...
• VW T6, Vivaro, Transit - Crew Vans which one ? 3 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a crew van either a VW , Vivaro or Transit  Will most probably do around 20k miles per year Needs to be automatic &  ULEZ compliant, low tax band and low insurance What van would you recommend?  Would you lease a van for 3 years or buy a used van? ( budget is £20k )  If used van how many miles on a van is too much?
• BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - BMW 2 series active tourer - reliability 10 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  I’m looking at buying a 4 year old 2 series active tourer, and can’t decide between the 2.0 petrol or diesel variant, both automatic, I cover up to 15000 miles a year, quite a lot of short journeys during the week but 2-300 mile journeys at weekends. What would be the most reliable car? Thanks
• Vauxhall mokka - Surrendering your license 13 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I don't think there is any legal requirement to post your license since everything is now updated automatically. Should I challenge the decision in court risking a bigger fine? 
• Skoda, BMW, Audi and Toyota - Car opinions 7 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Heated seats and windscreen and reversing cameras are nice to have and  preferably an automatic.  I'm not looking at a hybrid.  Budget of no more than £19,000.  Thank you.