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  Replacing an ix35 with an auto SUV? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to reluctantly change my 60 plate manual Hyundai ix35 to an automatic. My budget is £15,000 plus the part-ex value on the Hyundai. What do you recommend...
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  Can you suggest a smaller luxury car for an elderly driver? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for me to replace my 12-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Automatic. Can you suggest a suitable smaller luxury car for an elderly driver...
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  Honda Accord v Volkswagen Passat 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my 2009 diesel automatic Accord. It has been very reliable, and comes with all the goodies but it is only averaging 35mpg. Would...
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  Vice Verso? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Toyota Verso petrol model. The 1.8 however is only available as a semi-automatic and is called a Multidrive and has CVT technology....
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  Suggestions for small cars 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is planning to change her car this year. Can you recommend a short list of candidates to consider which will satisfy the following criteria please? High...
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  Baby seats 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a community midwife and drives a 12-year-old Toyota RAV-4. She loves the high driving position, ease of parking around town, spacious storage...
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  Winch Car? 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine is looking to replace her P-reg Micra sometime over the next 10 months or so. Her garage and drive are very narrow and so she needs a...
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  How many gears in a Fusion auto 'box? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How many gears in a Ford Fusion 1.6 Zetec automatic gearbox?
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  Buying a new small petrol automatic - what are the options? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after some help in choosing a small, petrol, automatic car to replace my ageing 2005 Vectra SRI CDTi 150 (98,500 miles). My daily commute is a...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 4 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Hyundai i10 auto but want one a little bigger with a bit more 'go' and better able to deal with motorways. We are possibly thinking...
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  Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very...
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  Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar...
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  Which small auto is most reliable? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife would like a new small automatic hatchback. She really likes the Honda Jazz but has test driven one and finds it to be too slow. What would you...
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  How much should I pay for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that...
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  Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  Can you recommend a car with a smooth ride? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want an automatic car with a smooth ride. I'm disabled and need luxury automatic. What do you recommend? I have £3000 to £5000 to spend. I've thought...
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  What's the best petrol automatic estate as a second-hand buy? 27 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for reliable estate or roomy saloon, between five and ten years old, which I can run for as long as possible. I have a budget of around £4k...
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  What is the EDC gearbox in the Renault Scenic like? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I like the look of the new model Renault Scenic and am considering changing my lovely BMW E89 Z4 M Sport auto for one. The Dynamique S Nav appears to be...