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The Daily Wail 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a two-year-old, 2003/53 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde that has now completed 87,000 miles. The car has been serviced by Mercedes from new and, apart... -
How easy is it for an experienced manual gearbox user to switch to automatics and left-foot braking? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've been following the thread about left-foot braking with interest, as I've been considering switching to an automatic next summer when my Motability... -
Automatic transition 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004/54 Audi TT 3.2 litre DSG, now at 40,000 miles. For some weeks I have noticed the water in the header tank is more like light brown soup with... -
I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles... -
Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and... -
What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly... -
What is the Government planning for diesel? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a second hand diesel for the first time, probably a Golf, as I need an automatic and a lot of auto cars seem to be diesel. I have... -
Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856... -
Is buying on finance the best way of getting a good deal? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Does the Chevrolet Cruze have the same engine and automatic gearbox as an Astra, Suzuki, or SAAB? I went to a car dealer about a Honda Jazz and the finance... -
What cars have torque converter automatics? 10 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Which SUVs have a torque converter auto box? -
How much is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz A180d automatic 1997 to buy. What would its value be? -
Vauxhall Astra stuck in gear - what's the fault? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 diesel Sport Tourer. However, I'm having problems when driving down hills. The car seems to stay in a low gear and revs... -
Will a hybrid depreciate less than a diesel? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a new Toyota Auris, but can't decide between a diesel or hybrid. Which will have depreciated the most after three years? -
Can you recommend a used compact 4x4? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
What in your opinion is the best used smallish 4x4? It must be automatic (for my wife to drive), but we don’t mind which fuel type. At present we use... -
Will my car fail the MoT if the ABS light does not come on? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Will my car fail the MoT if the ABS light does not come on? -
Is there a hybrid car that has a petrol engine and is also a manual? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is there a hybrid car that has a petrol engine and is also a manual? -
Dual mass flywheel on CR-V? 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if the automatic diesel CR-V has a dual mass flywheel or is it just on the manual box? -
Cars with auto boot openers? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants a car with a boot that will open with a wave of her foot. Which companies, besides Ford, offer this feature? -
Is it possible to fit aftermarket bi-xenon headlights? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Ive bought a new beetle with standard headlights, is it possible to fir aftermarket Bi Zenon or anything that might improve the lights? -
Can you get a torque convertor automatic in a Tiguan? 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan come with a 'proper' auto box i.e. torque converter, or are they all DSG boxes?