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• Ford Focus - 57 plate 1.6 TDCI Auto cutting out 30 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a Ford Focus 57 plate, it's 1.6 TDCI with an automatic gear box. a few months ago, the car was cutting out when coming to a stop (giveway, junction etc). The car would start immediately but when putting it into drive and moving away, it would cut out again.
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  The gears in my Vauxhall Corsa sometimes won't change - can you help? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When driving my 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, the gears intermittently lock and I'm unable to change gear (up or down). My gearbox is manual and when the problem...
• Honda Fit 2006 - Honda Jazz problem ?EGR valve 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  I have a Honda Fit (jazz, japanese import), automatic 2006 model. It has close to 100,000 miles done. For a long while now it has had a problem where it seems to jerk - the mechanic decribed it as a loss of power. It is only brief and it only happens when accelerating, normally at around 2000 revs.
• first impressions of my new Volvo XC60 D4 Auto 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  But for the size and weight I am pleased so far. Once located the electronic park brake is fine to use, it also releases automatically if you set off in D. The telephones for me and SWMBO paired up instantly. The DAB radio is excellent and the sterio also works well through bluetooth from my music library on my i phone. Satnav is simple to use and offers traffic reports and speed camera warnings.
• Honda Civic - Honda service, how to annoy a customer 16 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  No free breakdown and recovery cover had been provided even though its part of Honda's long-running service offer. Apparently I should have asked for it! They don't provide it automatically. She was however able to sort it right away. So what should have been an experience where I felt I was getting a very good deal (which it is), left me pretty disgruntled. I could have missed out on £100 or more of value.
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  Used Audi Q3 or new SEAT Ateca? 12 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a compact SUV due to our one year old labrador out growing our Volkswagen Scirocco. I've narrowed my list to two: the Audi Q3 or...
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  Why is my Honda CR-V so unrefined? 17 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your...
• Soft top motoring 29 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Has anyone had their roof down through the winter? I have often thought that soft tops should have an automatic function where the roof goes down its not raining. It seems a shame to leave the roof up. And what about leaving the roof down when parked? I have so far, but it's only been outside school and in quiet suburbs visiting the elderly.
• Nissan Pathfinder - Gearbox failed after 5 days fair wear and tear? 16 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello again.  Following my recent post vis a vis my Nissan Pathfinder Automatic Gearbox, the saga has moved on. The background is that I bought a second hand Nissan Pathfinder on 8 Nov, sadly the gearbox failed on the 14 Nov. The dealer took the car back on 20 Nov 14, and I have now discovered he has used the warranty that he sold me to fund repairs of the vehicle.
• Kia Carens CRDi Auto - Used Car Question - Kia Carens vs Zafira 31 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Vauxhall Zafia While i was initially looking at the Zafira and have found a model 2009 Exlusiv 1.6 Petrol thats has 56K miles on it ; recenly i have found a listing for a 2010 Kia Carens Diesel Automatic that run around 30K miles and seems to be an interesting choice As i have never owned a diesel before ; to help make my decision i wanted to get some feedback from experienced folks here as to - Servicing and Manitainence costs for the Kia Diesel Auto vs Zafira Petrol Manual - As the mileage on the Kia is low would that usually give me a trouble free ride as compared to the zafira ?
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  Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
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  Vauxhall Vectra problems 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 automatic, which has been unused for 11 months. I drove the car yesterday and it feels like the brakes are biting and...
• Mondeo Zetec 2.0TDCI Duratorq 2010 - Acceleration problem or not? 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I am confused as to wheter I actually have a problem (note I drove a 1.4petrol for 9 years before buying this car) and the only diesels I drove were TDI. Is this normal behaviour, is the car automatically adjusting something that affects the RPM. Any ideas greatly appreciated, I still have 6months warranty.  Regards,    
• Diesel Auto for under £4500, What would you buy? 25 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  My partner only has an automatic license and she wants to upgrade her 2003 Toyota Yaris. The yaris has been a great little car. Its reliable, Great on fuel (40mpg average around town) and nice to drive. Shes just looking for something abit bigger and classy!
• Nissan Micra K11 - Nissan Micra K11 no gears at all 11 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I purchased my 2000 Micra K11 automatic, engine 998 s, 5dr few months ago. The car ha 80k mile but was rinning great. It passed MOT in Feb 2013. The problem is that I now have no gears and the car behaves as it was in N. Engine starts with no problems and when selector is moved to R, D or L you can hear engine RPM change.
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  Buying a used auto estate – Mondeo or Insignia? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing...
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  Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model,...
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  How do I get the most from a part exchange? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come to replace my lovely Ford Cougar. We have identified a nice 2010 Toyota Prius at a main dealer, but they won't give me much for my Ford....
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  Loss of power with Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic automatic and had loss of power while driving, recently it started doing it more often and was taken into Vauxhall...
• Anyone been successful in the small claims court? 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  He said this was the car to get us there and back! At the time of sale he kept telling me not to use the overdrive button (automatic tranmission) as it would damage the gearbox but having since spoken to Toyota they have said this is rubbish & the only reason they can think anyone would say this is if he knew the transmission was not in a good state.