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Which automatic hybrid SUV (preferably not CVT) would you recommend? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for an automatic hybrid SUV. We're searching for a higher-ride car to replace our old Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180 Estate with sports pack.... -
Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we... -
Stop-start effect on turbos in automatics 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm waiting on delivery of a new 328i touring automatic in the next couple of weeks. It's my first automatic BMW and my first with stop-start technology... -
Do automatic cars lurch forwards without warning? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are buying a Honda Jazz shortly, but we have been advised by friends that we should go for an automatic as they say "once you have driven an automatic... -
Light steering automatic 30 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have problems with shoulders, upper back and need a car with very light steering. I also need high seating and a standard automatic box. I had advice... -
Why all the outrage over your campaign to promote left-foot braking? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whenever you discuss left-foot braking in automatic cars, you seem to receive a volley of outraged emails. I fully support your views on left-foot braking... -
Automatic reaction 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an 2002 Golf Automatic and have gathered that you advocate driving with the left foot for the brake. Will you please explain why? -
Undergrand carriage 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently helping my mum chose her next Motability car. She has arthritis and needs a high driving position, an automatic gearbox and ideally she would... -
How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills.... -
Should I buy the Honda Jazz, KIA Venga or Ford B-Max? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have identified three cars that meet our needs of automatic gearbox, ease of access, cruise control, aircon, economic petrol engine due to low usage... -
Problem with 98 Vauxhall Astra automatic - what could it be? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998/9 (S reg) Vauxhall Astra, 1.6L, automatic gearbox. It's in really nice condition, only 46,000 genuine miles on the clock, and is now beginning... -
Which small conventional auto? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Working in a garage we have various customers who have issues with small hatch back cars with automatic gearboxes. So many of them seem to have issues... -
Is there an alternative to my automatic to my Toyota Yaris which is less jerky when pulling away? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Yaris TR with the new-type combined automatic is now three years old and paid for. I find this type of automatic very jerky in first gear and very poor... -
Automatic recommendation 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am not usually one to write in with my comments, however I must on this occasion after dealing with King Automatics in Epsom. My 2003 Grand Cherokee... -
What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what... -
Why is my Kia Sportage diesel automatic not starting? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2008 Kia Sportage that ran out of diesel. I've changed the diesel filter and bled the fuel. Primed the pump but it's still not starting. It's... -
Mercedes-Benz CL500 auto - do I really need to change the gearbox oil? 6 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL500. It has covered 35,000 miles from new and my local dealer inform me that the automatic gearbox oil and filter should be... -
How do I 'left foot brake'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
All advice I see says right foot on accelerator and brake, left foot static. I believe it would be better right foot on accelerator, left foot on brake.... -
Why doesn't the Fiat 500 automatic have a 'P' setting? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Dad recently bought an automatic Fiat 500 petrol which he likes. I've driven it this weekend and when switching it off I found I could only put it into... -
Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
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