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Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris.... -
Does the Ford Fusion have any mechanical issues? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2008 Ford Fusion automatic, with 34,000 miles on the clock. Are there any mechanical issues I should be aware about for this... -
Which version of Toyota RAV-4 to buy? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a used Toyota RAV-4 no more than four years old, which must be automatic. I cannot work out which engine size and fuel would be... -
Ford automatic problems 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Am looking to buy a used Ford automatic, either a Focus or C-Max. Have been told that that are two types of autos made and one causes a lot of problems... -
Upgrading a BMW X3 for towing 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I seem to remember seeing an HJ answer about the BMW X3 needing significant upgrades when being equipped for towing. I think an improved cooling fan and... -
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i? 21 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos.... -
Buying a nearly-new hybrid car 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a 4/5 door, 4/5 seat automatic (hybrid?). I have about £12,000, and like the look of the Honda Insight. Is this a good option? I do not want... -
How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3... -
Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something... -
Which is the best petrol automatic MPV? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is thinking of changing her excellent Toyota RAV4 petrol automatic for a smaller vehicle which is a petrol automatic with a chain cam engine. Reliability... -
Where should I service my Hyundai i10? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
On your advice I bought a facelifted Hyundai i10 1.2 automatic. I just wanted to say that I am delighted with the car. However I am not sure whether I... -
What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but... -
What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an... -
Why is there a big difference between purchase price and valuations? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am currently looking to purchase a small automatic petrol powered car with low insurance for my daughter, however whenever I go into the insurance comparison... -
What small automatic should I buy for £2000? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car has just been totalled by a white van man. I have to buy a replacement. I only bought my car in October and now have to look again. I need easy... -
What's the best SUV for new parents? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6... -
Is my ix20 too sluggish? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My ix20 1.6 automatic was recently in for paintwork repair. I had found it sluggish at times in general - it is 6 months old. I hadn't driven automatics... -
Drift? Would? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I last wrote to you 8 years ago when I was looking to buy an automatic to commute into central Manchester. I didn’t want to sell my Audi TT Roadster and... -
Problem automatic gearbox in a 2004 Audi A4 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.5 diesel Automatic, registered in 2004. It has done 157k miles. A couple of times over the last month, when I have selected... -
I need an economical automatic with a large boot as a company car - what do you recommend? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I retire at the end of November and will be handing back my company car – a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi Automatic. This is my third A3; the previous...
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