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2006 Second Hand VW Polo Automatic- 39000 miles on clock 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son and his partner are expecting a baby in 3 weeks time. They have realised that the 10 year old 3 door Golf they currently have will not be practical... -
Why has the gearbox failed in my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira automatic? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2-litre automatic one year ago. So far, problems found have been a new timing chain, two fuel pumps, new housing for... -
Should a warning be added to the owner's handbook for Volkswagen DSG automatics? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf Plus SE model 105 DSG lurches on gradients when I try to reverse park it. I took the car to the dealer to get them to check out the... -
What's the best automatic city car? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
What do you think is the best automatic city car? -
Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? If so, why? -
Which used cabriolet? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a second hand four-seat automatic with a hard top folding roof. I'd like heated seats. My budget price is around £15,000 and I do about... -
Is there a small, automatic car with high seats? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has had four major operations on her back. She is wanting to buy a small automatic car but one which has high seats which you climb up to,... -
What SUVs come with a torque convertor automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are there any 6 to 7 year old midsize petrol SUVs that have a proper torque converter auto box? -
What's the best automatic car for a new driver? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just passed her automatic test. With a budget of up to £8k what car is safest, cheapest to run/insure and most reliable? -
When did Toyota reintroduce the CVT to the Yaris? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have an old automatic Yaris 52 plate. I’m looking for another one now, slightly newer. I know the CVT stopped being used after 2005. Did Toyota bring... -
Best executive car for under £5k? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buys an executive sedan (3 Series, C-Class or A4) for under £5000. My annual mileage is around 10,000 miles and I'm looking to possibly... -
Replacing a van with a 4x4 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate... -
What MPV would you recommend? 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual... -
Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned... -
Which Car for Retirement 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to retire, and need to purchase a car. I am thinking of a 2-3 year old petrol automatic - options are narrowed to Mercedes-Benz C220/250, BMW... -
Which car for a treacherous coastal commute? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a nearly new small to medium sized automatic for a daily commute of about 55 miles each way along a hilly coastal road - often in very... -
Is the 2005 Golf 2.0 TDI fitted with a DMF? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've found a lovely 2005 VW Golf 2 litre TDI automatic deisel to buy with 78000 miles on the clock. How can I find out if it's fitted with a dual mass... -
I want to replace my Citroen C4 automatic - should I go for the Renault Scenic or Megane with the new EDC automatic gearbox? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am very pleased with my Citroen C4 HDI ESG Auto and am considering the new C4, but I note that the Renault Scenic and Megane have a new EDC Auto gearbox.... -
Is a 17-year-old Renault Clio's automatic gearbox going to be unreliable? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 1993 (L-reg) 87,500-mile Renault Clio 1.4 automatic for my son to learn to drive in. It looks to be in excellent condition but... -
Automatic rejection 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a Ford C-Max and have two in our sights. 1. 54 Reg 1.6 TDCi Ghia CVT 2. 56 Reg 2.0 Ghia Petrol Both are priced at £7,500. Which,...
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