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  Is GAP insurance worth it? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise if I should have GAP insurance on an Aston Martin Vantage 2011 plate. I purchased the car for £44,660.
• Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 Battery Change Car Wont Start 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a peuogot 306 2000 "X" plate automatic. Had it for a few years. Tried to change battery in Key fob (CR1620 battery). Being stupid, I assumed I could just change battery and start using. No it didnt ! Tried to start car after manually opening doors, but wouldnt start.
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  Whats the best smartphone Navigation app? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Whats the best Navigation app to download to my iPhone?
• Any - New car purchase - which one of these 3? 11 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Looking at the Alfa Guilia Veloce (280 BHP), a BMW 440i Gran Coupe or the Jag XE (300 BHP).  All 3 are petrol automatics. I've negotiated (to a point) deals on all 3 cars.  The cheapest is the Alfa (£32k), next is the Jag (£33k) and then BMW (£37k). I've had test drives in the Alfa and the XE and will do one soon in the 440i.
• Ford ku - Gearbox replacement charge 27 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Apart from appalling customer service I have an issue with charges ford are trying to apply. In Feb this year I purchased an automatic 3yr old kuga with FSH and 17,500 miles on clock. Also purchased 3yr extended warranty. Six weeks ago whilst driving there was a huge bang under the car followed by rattling noise. Garage have said bolt has become loose which has caused irreparable damage to gearbox and gearbox casing.
• Any - Cheap Reliable People Carrier 16 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  The first was a grey import diesel Lucida that blew its engine after a year and was sold for peanuts. After that they got a Galaxy automatic diesel on HP. Now after an expensive year (injectors and other issues after the relatively short warranty expired) it is another non-runner. The engine shakes more than the Austin Cambridge I owned forty years ago did after a plug lead fell off!
• Focus 1.6 zetec auto - 2006 Ford Focus Not Always Start(?) 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Has anyonr else experianced the same issue as me? To confirm its a Focus 1.6 zetec automatic 2006 model. And its only done 87k miles. Any ideas or anything to help me would be appreciated. Thanks
• Rover 416gsi 1993 - Driving a car thats been stood for a few years 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hello folks,    I recently have been given a 1993 rover 416gsi from an old relative who has given up driving,and as i now need an automatic thought it might be worth a shot. The car has done 66,205 miles and has full service history and has been garaged all its life. The only thought i have had is the car has done barely 400 miles in the last three years and in the last 10 years has not even done 3000 miles.
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  Is the auto gearbox on the 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 unreliable? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X with an automatic gearbox. It's done 70,000 miles and is a good car with no problems so far. I've heard that this...
• 2016 Honda Jazz - Phone music plays when phone connected by blootooth 8 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  When I connect my smartphone to the car via bluetooth, music on the phone starts playing automatically through the car audio suystem as soon as it is connected. It usually plays the last music that I played on the phone. I have tried everything I can think of on the phone - shutting down the music app, emptying the queue etc.
• BMW Mini - Steering ball - is it legal to use? 10 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  She lost her husband about a year ago so has to drive sometimes to maintain a normal lifestyle - shopping etc. She has a BMW Mini automatic. I am aware that a steering assist ball could be fitted at about the 10 to 12 position on the wheel to allow her to steer with her left hand. Without going through some sort of disabled assessment would it be legal to fit and use a steering ball?
• Ford Galaxy - An issue on a test drive 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hello all Well i went to available car and found a 2010 ford galaxy 2.0 tdci zetec , 50k miles 3 owners £10k fair price for a galaxy , all was good till test drive, its an automatic and idling in park was good, we gave it some and sounded as normal etc, only from PARK to DRIVE then it started to judder, low revs and then cuts out. Tried a few times and same thing, once you start moving though it works fine, got plenty of power, smooth gear changing etc , until you slow at a junction, it starts to judder slightly but doesnt cut out, just seems to do it when you first pop it in Drive ..
• Nissan Leaf Ford Modeo Lexus IS250 - 12k second hand commuter under 6k£ 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I'd get a Leaf just because I can charge it for free, so within 3 years it pays for itself. If the Leaf isn't OK I hesitate between a Mondeo 2.0TDCi and a Lexus IS250 automatic. What's your take? What kind of mileage I can reasonably find for 6k£? Primarily I want a very reliable car, running costs are secondary.   Cheers
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  Nissan Note auto gearbox malfunctioning 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The automatic gearbox on my 2006 Nissan Note is not working as it should. It drives off normally, but will change up from first to second gear. Any idea...
• Ford Fiesta - Stiff clutch pedal, recently bought 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Phone calls to repair desk suggest they are reluctant to do anything, and prefer her to swap to automatic model. My feeling is that Ford are (again, I have had a poor experience with Ford over my old Focus) trying to fob her off until warranty expires, and not complete their customer service obligations.
• Toyota Yaris '14 reg - Unable to set TA volume 29 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I have to wind it up to have an acceptable level and then if a TA comes in, it's deafening. I've set the 'automatic sound levelizer' to off without any change of symptoms. I've spoken to my local dealer, but they seem clueless. How on earth can I demonstrate the problem unless one of the staff are prepared to hang around for a TA to occur?
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  Should I get extended warranty for a 4 year old car? 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a four year old Mazda 2. Is it worth buying an extended warranty at all for peace of mind?
• any - have second hand prices gone daft - example. 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201408156627352/sort/default/postcode/wa101gf/page/1/radius/1501/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/usedcars/price-from/1500/price-to/3500/maximum-age/up_to_9_years_old/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/transmission/automatic?logcode=p
• VW GOLF or anyother model - What car to choose ? - very much confused 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  John, We have been looking for a 3-5 year old  automatic car for past 3 weeks but not getting anywhere. We always owned old BMW's which never gave more than 19 mpg. What we need in new car? - Great comfort as BMW, all modern facilities,good MPG and great value for price.
• 2.0 petrol auto 2006 - Ford Focus C-Max Temperature Gauge 22 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, hope you can help.  I have a Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 petrol automatic. i love the car and it is very reliable, though very recently I have noticed temperature gauge playing up. It used to settle after warm up pretty much bng on centre which according to the number was about 90oC.