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What's the most reliable petrol auto crossover? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2017 Peugeot 2008 petrol 1.2 and have been very pleased with the car and auto box. In 2016, I was one of those unfortunate owners of... -
Audi Q5 auto surging issue 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward... -
Did 'Sudden Unintended Acceleration' cause my Volvo 460 to crash into a house? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately, I recently had my first serious car accident and am in need of some advice and information. The car involved was a 1995 Volvo 460 Automatic,... -
Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I... -
Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I assume that I am probably in a majority who drive a manual as well as an automatic car. I do not understand your oft-repeated argument that drivers of... -
What cheap automatic car do you suggest? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am due to have hip replacement surgery sometime in the near future. I have a Peugeot 3008 manual at present. I am looking for a small automatic car that... -
Can you recommend a reliable automatic 4x4 to replace our Land Rover Discovery? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My beloved 1997 Discovery automatic is dying and I don't know what to replace it with. I have a budget of approx £23,000 and initially thought of a Freelander,... -
Should I buy another Audi or a KIA to replace my A6? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Audi A6 which has served us well for the last eight years. I am now considering replacing it with a 2010/2011 2-litre A6 Avant SE. I would... -
Is it worth replacing the faulty gearbox in our Peugeot 206? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2006 petrol automatic Peugeot Allure 206. The car came up with an ‘Automatic Gear Box Failure’ recently. We took it immediately to a Peugeot... -
I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some... -
What's your view on left-foot braking when driving an automatic? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
For many years I have driven automatic cars and have always used my left foot for braking, I understand that you recently published an item on which foot... -
Avoiding surgery - automatic driving 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
It amazes me when I read the number of letters you receive querying the use of the left foot on automatics. The surge caused by a fuelling problem you... -
Good Manners 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Hyundai Matrix 1.8 for the last seven years, from new, and never had any trouble with it. I am 73 years old and don't do many miles. I... -
Beef: jerky 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
A family friend has recently replaced a much-loved last generation Toyota Corolla automatic with a new Yaris MMT. She is extremely disappointed with her... -
Which automatic cars under £10k have the best mpg? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for an automatic under £10k that has good mpg figures. I’ve previously been recommended the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Picanto but the mpg ranges... -
Should I buy the automatic Nissan Juke for motorway commuting? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm 24 and I'm looking to buy a new or secondhand car. A lot of my driving is on the motorway and do at least 10k miles a year. I'd like an automatic as... -
What's a good family car on a £10,000 budget? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy our first family car. We have two small children, so need room for a buggy. It will be mostly used for short journeys, but with some longer... -
What is the best £7k hatchback auto for comfort and easy access? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small to medium-size hatchback with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. I cover 5000 miles a year and have £7000 to spend. I currently... -
What's the best automatic van for a camper conversion under £5k? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a panel van to convert into a camper. It needs to be auto so I can share the driving with my wife and it has to be under 5.3m to be able... -
Is the Skoda Yeti auto gearbox problematic? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife favours a used Skoda Yeti petrol auto for local, rural journeys and the occasional long trip. I hear that the Yeti automatic gearbox can be iffy....
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