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Is it ok to buy a small turbocharged petrol vehicle for inner city use? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 20-year old Mitsubishi 1.8i Space Runner automatic goes on and on like a faithful servant, but I fear replacement time will come next year. I wouldn't... -
Is the Ford Powershift automatic transmission likely to cause any problems? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Because of trouble with my left hip and knee I have been finding using the clutch pedal painful and have been looking at small cars with automatic transmissions.... -
Which new car for a 66-year-old with 2 hip replacements? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider... -
Car not available for a test drive? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife was interested in buying a Hyundai i20 with automatic transmission, but we could not find any garage able to provide one to try out. I phoned... -
Should I switch from my manual Honda Jazz to an automatic car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a pensionable age female who is currently driving a Honda Jazz EX, manual transmission, which I think is absolutely wonderful. My brother in law keeps... -
Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally... -
Why did my automatic Hyundai i10 suddenly accelerate for no reason? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last week, when preparing to leave my parking space in a car park, on putting my automatic Hyundai i10 into ‘drive’ it shot forward at alarmingly great... -
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?
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