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  • Should I buy a 2011 Golf automatic? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I love my Volkswagen Golf TDI, which I've had for 11 years. But I now want a car with an automatic gearbox. I have tried a 2011 Golf TDI auto and think...
  • Small automatic car needed for small mileage - recommendations? 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My sister requires a small automatic car for her work. It will be used for visiting clients, most of whom live within four miles of her work. She would...
  • Buying a small auto - What's best? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Smart car to cater for my toddler. I want it to be as small as possible and an automatic. The Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 look...
  • Buying a new small automatic 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am age 84 and own a Ford focus 1.6 Zetec auto first registered on 02/10/2002, now with 57,0000 on the clock. I load my electric mobility scooter (96...
  • Vauxhall Insignia automatic not running right 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Eight months ago I purchased an ex-demo Vauxhall Insignia SRi CDTi with an automatic gearbox. However, the gearbox has started feeling lumpy when I lift...
  • Looking for a Small cheap to run automatic car for my Mother - can you help? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a car for my mother. It needs to be an automatic and ideally not too big, but have five doors and good on fuel. She probably has a...
  • Pump doesn't stop automatically when filling up 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    When you insert the nozzle and fill the tank, the pump doesn't automatically stop it just fills the tank and then floods the forecourt with petrol. What...
  • Small/ medium automatic for wheelchair user 10 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am disabled and have to use a wheelchair. I need an automatic with enough space to carry a folding wheelchair and still be able to use the rear seats....
  • Why is an auto more expensive to tax? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Micra Acenta 1.2 automatic, which is four years old with 4,500 miles on the clock. It seems to be running perfectly after a few hundred miles....
  • What are your thoughts on the Ford Durashift transmission as fitted to the Ford Fusion? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Ford Fusion with Durashift transmission. Is this advisable and what are the drawbacks with this type of transmission? My general...
  • Dacia Sandero Stepway - Dacia Sandero stepway automatically locks all door 19 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    My Stepway automatically locks all the doors within seconds of me getting in the car. I would rather make that choice myself and wonder if anyone knows if there is some way to disable this feature ? Cant seem to find it in the handbook.
  • Vauxhall Astra Life - ASTRA Life automatic gearbox in Sport Mode 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    Hi  I have a 2009 Astra Life estate with a automatic gearbox. In sport mode it will only select 1st and 2nd. In normal mode the gearbox goes up and down through the gears. Any ideas on what's the problem? Thanks for any advice
  • N/a - Automatic and manual licences 7 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    I understand (I may be wrong) that having passed the LGV test in an automatic vehicle, one is then also entitled to drive a manual LGV.  The DVLA site states that 'you need to have a full car licence to qualify to learn to drive a bus/lorry'. I assume this means a full manual car licence?
  • Renault Scenic - Gear shift on Automatic Scenic 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a Renault Scenic 2008 Automatic, in the last few days the gear lever has become locked in position P.I refered to the hand book, on page 2:35 it describes how to release the gear lever manually, but it doesn't tell you why it happens, can anyone help me
  • KIA Cee'd II (2010 - ) - Should I buy an automatic diesel? 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    Reason for Ceed rather than I30 is we have a Kia dealer in the nearest town Hyaundai is 30 mile away. Other possible contender in the Citroen Nemo sensodrive? cheers Ps The missis needs an automatic I want a diesel (being a farmers son)
  • Toyota Auris - Toyota Auris automatic gearbox 2 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    We are looking to get a second hand toyota again and are thinking of either the Avensis or Auris with an automatic gearbox. I'd like the Avensis but not sure if it's too big a car for us (wife is not sure about parking it on our drive) so the Auris is smaller and more manageable.My question is, was there any particular the Auris had problems with its automatic gearbox or are they pretty much reliable regardless of year it made?
  • Looking for a used 5dr automatic, hybrid preferred 20 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    automatic 5dr small hatchback type My mum will be mostly using it in and around greater London. Any reccomendations, thoughts or suggestions? I've been thinking about the Toyota Yaris Hybrid as an option - any thoughts?
  • Volvo v70 2.4 automatic 2000 - Radiator replacement 15 May 2018 (Forum)
    Hello,    My recently aquired volvo v70 2.4 automatic, has developed a coolant leak. It seems to be coming from between the cooling fan housing and the radiator. It drips down onto the garage floor at night and when looking underneath seems to be driping from the centre of the radiator.
  • Have you heard of any problems with the Dacia automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I quite like the Dacia range. Have you heard of any problems with the automatic gearbox?
  • What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What automatic SUV would you recommend to do only 7000 miles per year?
 

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