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  Downsizing from a Mercedes C-class - what should I buy? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality...
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  What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs,...
• Tyres Optimised for Ride Quality 12 May 2013 (Forum)
    Fuel economy seems to back up Continental's claims too, with an easy 50mpg obtainable (this with an automatic 'box). This wonderful ride compliance comes with a cost, though, and that is the handling, which is perfectly safe and progressive, but not exactly razor-sharp.  I don't mind that at all, because the tyres' other virtues are more important to me, but anyone wishing Nurburgring handling finesse should steer clear of the EcoContact 5 tyres.
• Seat leon - Engine cutting out 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Last Septembe I bought a 12 Plate Seat Leon 1.6 Economtive. After a short while the engine started cutting out on me (not the normal automatic stop/start). Every time I took it in to the dealer, I was told that the fault was registering as a sensor fault. They never changed the sensor as they said there was nothing wrong with it, it was actually out of alignment which caused the engine to cut out whilst driving.
• Only 163,000 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
   I don't want us to tighten up on student visa's or work permits for skilled people from outside the EU while unlimited unskilled labour has automatic right of settlement here by virtue of an EU passport. I don't want us to have to turn away good people so as Cameron can eventually hit his target. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21614086
• Saab 9-5 1.9 TDi Vector Diesel Estate - New Car 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  It would be nice if it didn't have a boot lip to make it easier putting things in (and the dogs to get in) I don't really think Diesel is suitable for him anymore as his regular driving is barely 10 miles a day (divided over a weeks worth of driving) and the I'm concerned the current car is not that far away from having some major service costs due to very short journeys as its recently eaten a couple of batteries due to literately driving to the shops 1mile away and back again. As well as his 2 requirements I'd also like it to be Smaller, Economical, Automatic, Parking Sensors & Cruise Control. Any suggestions to replacements?  
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  Which new car for easy disabled access? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following an accident when my left leg was damaged, I need a new car. The criteria are: easy to get in and out with seats not too low, automatic, four...
• Choose A4 or Volvo or Lexus or Subaru 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Another reason is that i run few mileage per year(around 4000-5000 mile) and will plan to run it for around 3 years, then i decide to choose petrol one. Automatically gear box is must becasue sometimes my wife will use it. I have gatered the following information posted by dealership as follows: 1.(Auto,Petrol)Volvo V50  2006 (06 reg)  2.
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  New Audi Q3 - cheapest way to buy? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to purchase a new Audi Q3 Automatic Diesel 177bhp SE and wondered what the cheapest way to purchase would be. I have the option to trade...
• Hidden insurance costs 26 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  So, I phoned my insurers to ask when I would receive my next certificate. They said 7 to 10 days after the automatic renewal date of the 28th. I could get it quicker, however, if I paid a £9 fee for them to use a 1st class stamp! After registering my amazement, they made an alternative suggestion - I could tax the car online about 24 hours after the insurance renewal.
• Lexus, BMW - Coming out of a company car to an allowance 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
   I'd also have to get a 3rd party warranty with one of these as I wouldn't fancy BMW level repair bills if something major happened. Criteria are that it has to be automatic and good for a reasonablt long cruise and low cabin noise is a big bonus.  I will be driving about 60-70 miles per day to and from the office. It would be great to get people's input here and hear any other suggestions, I had though about a Passat but after reading about DSG gearbox problems I have been rather put-off.
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  Small comfortable AWD Petrol with Auto or CVT 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to get rid of a 10-year-old Volvo V70T5SE Auto, which has been the most comfortable car I have ever had but with the most awful steering. I...
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  Recommend an estate car with room for two baby seats and a booster seat across the rear seat? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Child number three is due in December, so we are in need of a conventional estate car that is capable of fitting two baby seats and one booster seat across...
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  Should I have my Honda Civic's air conditioning condenser unit changed? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Honda Civic SE automatic has been diagnosed as needing a new low pressure pipe and/or condenser. £500 is the quote for whole job. The Honda official...
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  Must the dealer who sold me a Volkswagen Touran fix a gearbox fault under warranty? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Volkswagen Touran automatic for £8000 with a 3-month parts and labour warranty. On way home from garage, I heard a knocking noise and...
• Difficulty finding the right car spec 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I would like a Citreon C5 with the hydroelastic suspension which means that it has to be the Exclusive model.I also wish it to be petrol and manual.They only do a 2.0 litre petrol automatic in Exclusive trim.Ie no manual gearbox for the model i want. Next car i looked at was a Honda Accord.My requirements are that i want a soft suspension.The GT version is perfect looking with all the toys but only comes with 17" alloys and sport suspension(ie hard).They make the lower model with 16" wheels and standard suspension but non of the toys and body kit which i would like.
• The last golden-ish age of car choice? 13 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Considering a period - of less than 10 years - from the late 60s into the early 70s, and merely considering small-medium family cars, there were such models as the: Alfasud (flat 4) Austin 1100 (hydrolastic suspension and great packaging) Citroen GS (air-cooled flat 4 and hydropneumatic suspension) Daf 66 (continuously-variable automatic transmission via rubber belts) Fiat 128 (transverse engine with end-on gearbox) Ford Escort/Cortina (utterly conventional) Hillman Imp (rear inline engine canted over almost on its side) Morris Minor/Traveller (from 1948 / part timber-framed) NSU Ro80 (wankel) Renault 10, 16, 12 (respectively, engine: rear, behind front axle, ahead of front axle) Simca 1000 (inline rear engine) Triumph Herald (separate chassis) VW Beetle (air-cooled rear flat 4) Wartburg Knight (3 cylinder 2-stroke) In the above list - they weren't all good, but BY GUM there was a heck of a range to choose from!!
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2008 - ) - Jazz - iShift 28 May 2009 (Forum)
  I have had my Jazz iShift for 1 month now. I previously had the Jazz CVT. I read the reports about this type of automatic and was somewhat apprehensive. I test drove the ishift and I felt that yes it was different but I could get use to it. The first few days were disconcerting. It was very jerky. However I soon adapted my driving style - the CVT was very "press and go" - and I am very happy with the car.
• Future advances in car technology 9 May 2009 (Forum)
  I would imagine BMW or Mercedes having a camera device which will actually scan and 'read' road signs and automatically adjust the speed of the car accordingly with the ability to override the speed limiter with a dab of the accelerator similar to cruise control. Speedometers will get larger and there won't be the need for rev counters anymore.
• What would you buy? 30 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  So assuming that I have a budget of £15,000, what would you buy bearing in mind the following aspects: - I drive 9,000 miles each year in mostly suburban Manchester; I would prefer an automatic; I need four doors and seat four people in comfort; I demand air-con, electric and heated mirrors, electric windows and remote central locking. I would like Bluetooth or equivalent built in; Comfortable ride and excellent driving position, with easy access; All these are easy.