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Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000... -
Which Scirocco to buy? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability... -
Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment... -
Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty.... -
Changing an automatic to a manual? 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mk1 (1990) VW Golf 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet Auto and have had it for many years. The auto box is starting to play up a little bit so am thinking... -
Volvo automatic transmission error 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 'Transmission requires service' message on my on board read out and an orange engine light on permanently. My trannie works very well (once... -
A reliable small auto? 9 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to budget restrctions I am looking for a cheap to buy (say £4000) cheap to run automatic, which will be driven about 800 miles a week, possibly more,... -
How long to keep my diesel i30? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a two-year old Hyundai i30 automatic which has behaved impeccably on a 70-mile daily commute (mainly motorway). Do I keep it for the term of the... -
Braking with the throttle open in a semi-auto 3 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission... -
Citroen C4 EGS questions 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Xsara Picasso with manual gears. My wife has shattered her left wrist and will be unable to use the gears or handbrake. We are looking at a Citroen... -
New beetle - what are VW up to? 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen have finally launched the 2012 beetle. But they are limiting deliveries to 3000 this year, and are saying that the automatic version won't be... -
Automatic transmission failure after 30,000 miles 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
The automatic gearbox on my Zafira CDTI 1.9 has clapped out with just over 30,000 miles on the clock and just 2.5 months over the 3 year warranty. I... -
Radiator of the lost Arc Weld 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week when driving my 2002 Mercedes E Class automatic up the M23 I depressed the accelerator on and incline and there was no response; the car then... -
Buying a used Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying one of the Addison Lee Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI 6-speed automatics that the cab firm disposes of at 3 years old. However, i am wary... -
Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda Jazz which has electric folding mirrors? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 1.4 CVT silver Jazz, bought on your recommendation, will be five next month, having done 23,000 miles. She's ready for a change to another automatic.... -
Hybrid v Diesel 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have two cars, Audi A4 and Corolla Verso, both 2004 and both Automatics. We are considering consolidating to one car between us. We would... -
Which automatic 7-seat MPV would you recommend for a large family? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our son has just announced that we are going to become grandparents again, so a we need a larger car, really a 7-seater so we can all go out as a family.... -
Are residents automatically entitled to park on public roads outside their properties? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
There is a problem with on-street parking in my village. A view has been expressed, allegedly supported by a police officer's statement, that car owners... -
Great Exectations 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
In May 2004 I purchased a new Honda Civic 1.6 Executive automatic and I have so far enjoyed 64,000 miles trouble free motoring. The car is in immaculate... -
VW Polo - Automatic transmission problems 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2003 VW Polo automatic, which now and again does not respond in any way when she tries to start the engine. After fiddling with the...
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