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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 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,... -
Waiting at lights in an automatic 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Should a Honda Jazz CVT be in neutral or drive when stopped at traffic lights. Which is better for the car and its fuel economy? -
Controlled sub-stance 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been following your various comments over the years on left foot braking and was interested to see the one headed "Science friction". You stated,... -
Why does my Kia Picanto Mark 2 automatic have a slow creep speed? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2017 Kia Picanto SE automatic (Mark 2 not mark 3). I learnt to drive in a Polo and the Picanto feels very different when first... -
Can you recommend an automatic, family car for under £3,500? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking at buying a reliable used car to do the school run, so around 7 miles per day. Our budget is £3,500 and it needs to be an automatic... -
The lack of console in the Honda CR-V makes exiting the car in a tight space much easier. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Honda CR-V automatic petrol version and we are very happy indeed, generally. The car is not perfect (fuel consumption and high tax rate)... -
Was my accident due to a gearbox fault in my Kia cee'd? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive 2008 KIA cee'd automatic which I've had since new. Last year, when attempting to reverse into a parking space, I put the car in reverse and without...
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