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Skoda has updated the software in my DSG automatic and the car has been transformed. 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Further to previous correspondence with you regarding DSG gearbox hesitation on exiting junctions and joining roundabouts, today, on Skoda's request, I... -
Buying a long car..not too long. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based... -
Wrist and be thankful 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife suffered a badly broken wrist a few months ago, which has left her with restricted movement and weakness in her left hand. This is causing difficulty... -
As a former chauffeur, I completely agree that left-foot braking should be employed in automatics. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was a chauffeur, driving numerous people from Prime Ministers to the average man in the street for 22 years. Throughout all this time I left-foot braked.... -
Vauxhall Zafira Gear Box 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 56 Reg car Automatic which I only bought in December 2009. But it broke down the other day and apparently the gearbox has gone... -
Tanglefoot 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I don't see how the left foot can hit the brake pedal quicker than the right foot unless the left foot is suspended above the pedal waiting to hit it,... -
Bless ‘em all 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel.... -
Have the Audi A4 Multitronic's problems been sorted for the new B8 model? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to order a new Audi A4. I am keen to go automatic and for the 2.0 diesel with the Multitronic gearbox. I have read a few horror stories of older... -
Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave... -
What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85... -
Drop head gorgeous 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a convertible. Can you tell me which cars might be the best value for money, also considering design, price of service and repairs,... -
Take your pick-up 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my 2007 VW Touareg for a pick-up truck. What in your opinion is the best, most car-like pick up? It has to be automatic, have all the... -
Sweet torque 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read your extended article on the Jazz a few months ago. You don’t rate the automated manual, the Top Gear review loathes it. Is there any chance of... -
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Revolked 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I think you are being over generous to VW. I bought a new 57 plate Audi TT 2 litre DSG which had the same problem from new. Despite a software upgrade... -
Small car for short runs: advice please 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in Dorchester and have decided to buy a little car to go to work in. The car will do a very short journey (about 1 mile) twice a day. I would walk... -
Motor voters 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Probably 99% of drivers would applaud any campaign to have speed humps abolished. Local authorities seem able to build obstructions on public highways... -
Waits and measures 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on which 4x4 to choose. I intend to purchase new and keep the car for 10 years during which time I estimate I will drive 150,000... -
Family Thais 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are going to the Chaiyaphum area (Thailand) to visit her family for 3 weeks at Christmas. I intend to hire a pickup in Khon Kaen for the... -
Naughtomatic 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Jaguar XJ8 3.2, automatic, which twice in the last 3 weeks has failed to engage the gears. The first time the car had been left standing...
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