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Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the... -
What's the best small SUV for older drivers? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy... -
How can we get a good deal on a new car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just... -
What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto... -
Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used... -
When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st... -
CVT gearboxes, are they really that bad? 7 Feb 2017 (Forum)
Simon PS, i am aware than honest johns test of the yaris describes the automatic in glowing terms, but nobody else does! -
Changing from an SUV to hot hatch 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai. I... -
Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some... -
What I eventually bought 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
The Qashqai+2 was very familiar as I had a 5 seater Qashqai for 3 years before buying my automatic Skoda when a shoulder injury stopped me changing gear. It is an ex motability car with 57000 miles on the clock but has full main dealer history as motability cars have to be returned to the main dealer for everything. -
Honda CR-V - should we sell or keep it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda CR-V (petrol, automatic) needs new tyres before the winter, which I guess will cost £600+. We’ve done 74,000 miles in the Honda and are quite... -
Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have... -
Why has my Mercedes-Benz B150's gearbox failed at four years old? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz B150 automatic new just over four years ago. I currently have 91,000 miles driven. It is serviced at six-month intervals by... -
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 eTSI (150ps) Elegance DSG, - New VW Tiguan alternatives 12 Nov 2024 (Forum)
Hi My son is looking at replacing, his aging manual tiguan, which he has been very pleased with however has an itch that needs scratching, namely automatic and newer, can anyone come up with a better alternative, he has looked at the kia / Hyundai options but wasnt won over, the Toyota rav 4 is only available with the big engine for similar money or should he just go with the latest tiguan? -
Toyota yaris 2011 - suggestions on a bigger car 5 Jan 2023 (Forum)
I am looking to get a bigger car,I have a 9 mo th old baby,two dogs and my Toyota Yaris a 2011 plate is doing very well for its age,under miles at 38,000,no issues and in great condition its just quite small.Am looking to get something bigger,something reliable,safe, an automatic would be a dream,I do not do many miles so a petrol would be fine.I will be trading my Yaris in and getting a loan for the rest but was hoping for something under £12,000 if possible.By suggestions? -
Honda CRV Mark4 - SRS UNIT 5 Jun 2022 (Forum)
Hi posting on behalf of a friend who like me has a MK 4 petrol automatic SE - hers a 62 reg and mine a 63 reg. She shortly intends to sell the car but has an airbag unit warning light coming on. Her mechanic has advised her that she needs a replacement SRS Unit - SWK44564, model number 77960-T1G-E920-M4. -
ICE ban after 2020 - what ICE car to buy now 17 Nov 2020 (Forum)
I don't like EVs, hybrids & not even that keen on automatics What newish ICE car should I buy now? I was thinking that to avoid sinking like a stone in value it would have to appeal to petrol/diesel heads and/or be an aspiring future classic. Sadly can't be a sportscar with a hard ride or have silly low profile tyres. -
Speed awarenes course and covid? 13 Jun 2020 (Forum)
Just passed a police officer standing in a crowd of people with what appeared to be a speed gun (no handle just a rectangular shape). I was probably doing about 34mph in a 30 limit. I was wondering if I would automatically get a fine and points as opposed to a speed awareness course due to covid restrictions? Not necessarily relevant to the question but he had a pointed hat and no vehicle or signs and was in a group so I wonder if he could have been "having a go with a local group to show them how to use a camera" If offered a course I would naturally choose that -
Do dual-clutch autos wear tyres more? 7 Jan 2019 (Forum)
Presumably the much vaunted millisecond gear change results in a brief surge of kinetic energy from the engine suddenly spinning more slowly, causing a bit of wheelspin. I don't know whether the MG uses a DSG-type box or not, but it was obviously an automatic. -
Golf MK6 - Headlights moving up and down continually 25 Oct 2018 (Forum)
The behaviour is evident when the car is stopped and the ignition is on (I can hear the two servo motors). I'm pretty there's no automatic levelling system with halogen headlights. The problem was not an MOT failure but it was noted. Has anyone encountered this before? Any suggestions to stop this behaviour? Thanks Joe
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