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I have been the proud owner of various models of Honda all with automatic gearbox over the last 14 years. At present I own a 2006 Jazz automatic. This gives a perfect and smooth drive. As I intend to change...
I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had my foot and ankle in a cast for six weeks. I have...
I bought a Honda Jazz CVT-7 some time ago on your recommendation. I only use the CVT mode and never change manually. I now want a new car. The Jazz I-Shift is not CVT so I would have to use the paddles....
Some weeks ago you had a letter from the owner of a Honda Jazz I-shift who was struggling to use the gearbox smoothly. You suggested perseverance. My experience was similar. I find almost 2,000 miles on...
I am a 25-year-old woman looking to buy my first car due to my workplace changing location from Central London to Hertfordshire. I will be driving approximately 40 miles a day to get to and from work....
After years of manual driving, we are now living in the USA and the car we have is automatic. Sitting at traffic lights with a foot on the brake and the car in drive seems unnatural. My car is usually...
I am interested in buying a Honda CR-V, but am unwilling to do so while it still retains the obsolescent diesel engine instead of the new design, as now offered in the Accord. I understand that the Accord...
After much soul searching and having ogled one for years I am struggling to find a Mazda MX-5 with automatic transmission. I believe you can get an imported one that has higher spec and have looked on...
I currently drive a new Mazda 6 estate auto (petrol). Nice car but limited mid-range torque. Mazda has recently introduced a new range of turbodiesel engines and I have been able to drive the 2.2 litre...
Our current family car is an Audi A3 Sportback. As we recently moved house this has provided good service for lugging various parcels around and also taking rubbish away but could have been a bit larger....