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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... -
Foot lose 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Regarding left foot braking of automatics, my first licence was obtained in 1939 on two wheels, then in 1940 on four. Then the next 30 years of manual... -
What's the best car to replace by 90 year old dad's Nissan Note? 12 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I are thinking of getting a car for my dad's 90th birthday. The last two he has driven have been Nissan Notes and we would have liked to... -
Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would... -
Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I... -
I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Buying an automatic used Audi A6 - recommendations? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend came across an Audi A6 2004 1.8 with 111,000 miles to it. The asking price for that is around £1700. It has no history of accidents and runs... -
Which used automatic for £7000? 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below.... -
Should I be towing with a single clutch automated manual Citroen? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it... -
Buying a nearly new small car. 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a Suzuki Alto manual bought in 2005 with 45,000 on the clock. It has been a great little car and ideal for her then short commute... -
What could be causing this gearbox fault in my automatic Citroen Picasso? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an intermittent fault with a 2006 Citroen Picasso 2.0i Desire automatic and wonder if you have come across this before I place the car in the hands... -
1995 suzuki vitara automatic problem 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 1995 Suzuki Vitara automatic diesel is playing her up. When she puts it in drive it'll auto change to 1st & 2nd gears ok, but then it'll stay... -
Automatic fears 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mazda 2 1.4 automatic 4 years ago and have so far covered 41,000 incident free miles. Well almost, for at each annual service I have reported... -
Can you recommend a small car that'll cope well with hilly terrain? 14 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a small automatic car. I have moved to the country and need something that will cope well with the steep hills around my house. I currently...
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