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Is my colleague being conned by her local dealer in having her Focus' gearbox replaced? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our editor's secretary seems to be getting shafted by her local Ford dealer. She paid £1400 for a new gearbox for her 1.6-litre, 2005 petrol Focus estate... -
What should I replace my faithful Honda CR-V with? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having to think about getting rid of my beloved Honda CR-V. It is now 14 years old and has been the best car I have ever owned. I bought it when... -
Reversal of misfortune 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read of a Volkswagen Golf automatic suddenly accelerating. I have an automatic Skoda Octavia and it is virtually impossible to reverse... -
On a downer 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I are considering becoming a one-car household. Presently I drive a mostly loved 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC 5-door (recognised problems... -
Automatic gearbox is slowing me down 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Scenic 1.5 DCI automatic, which is 13 months old and has had no major problems so far. I do however have a nagging concern about the auto'... -
My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened... -
What is your opinion on the Dacia Duster? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Hyundai Matrix automatic which is two and a half years old with 19,000 miles. Since we both appreciate relatively high seating we thought... -
Megane auto gearbox problems 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving on the motorway at about 70mph when there was a loud clunk, the car lost power down to below 50mph and revs increased. This has happenened... -
Mercedes-Benz automatic gearbox failed after 27,500 miles - where can I get it repaired economically? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A170 from new. The automatic gearbox has failed after 27,500 miles and the Mercedes dealer has said a complete new... -
Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and... -
Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000... -
Power straggle 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you have had any comments about the double clutch automatic gearbox that Ford is fitting in place of the conventional epicyclic gearbox with... -
Discordant Jazz - transmission confusion 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Like you, for eight years I have been an avid Honda Jazz Fan. However, having recently bought the new model with the new I-shift I am in despair. It is... -
Should I buy my daughter a small car to learn in, and which one? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an 06 Audi A8 automatic, but my daughter is now learning to drive. Should I sell the Audi and buy a nice car for both of us, or buy her... -
What's wrong with the gearbox in my semi-automatic Toyota Yaris? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream,... -
Can you help with a transmission problem on my automatic 2004 Ford C-Max? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Ford C-Max automatic and we have been experiencing loss of power on acceleration from first gear through the gears, and when accelerating... -
Should we buy a Skoda Roomster or KIA Soul 2 for a Motability conversion? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is disabled, and we use a Motability car. She is due to change her car early next year, and must order later this year. We have shortlisted two... -
Hyped and seek 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving... -
Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that... -
IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving...
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