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• crankshaft pulley removal - 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GLS 2L Automatic 25 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  1999 Mitsubishi Galant GLS 2L Automatic Please see picture of crankshaft pulley in link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/49573226@N07/4548946106/ Does anyone have experience of removing this particular type of pulley ? Regards.
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - 1.4 automatic - any good 16 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I am keen on getting a nearly new polo 1.4 automatic as I like VW's and want a ''proper'' 4 speed auto.Can't find any reviews does anybody have any experience of this car please ?
• Fiesta automatic choke 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Fiesta 1.4 with Weber TLD carb. I think my automatic choke has failed, (difficult starting but no problem when running or starting from hot). Am I right in thinking the choke butterfly should be seen to be closed when the engine is cold (with air filter cover removed) ? Mine remains firmly open.
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  I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
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  Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)...
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  Which small, automatic car offers a high seating position? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has restricted movement in her left leg due to an unsuccessful knee operation, so I need to buy her a small (Citroen C3 size) economical automatic,...
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  What car would you suggest for someone with arthritis problems? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has arthritis in both hands. She has great difficulty operating the gear levers into reverse and the button on the hand brakes on both our cars....
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  Which small cars have a proper automatic gearbox? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled so she needs a small(ish), automatic, petrol car with easy access. I am insistent that it has a proper auto box as I have read too...
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  What's a good small automatic that's economical and reliable? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around £4k and am looking for a small automatic that will mostly do city driving and school runs for my wife. I have read that MMT (Yaris)...
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  Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol...
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  Need a large and practical car for my retirement 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having now retired, I want to swap my Jaguar XF (brilliant car) for something with more boot space. I have thought about the Honda CR-V as I need space,...
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  Buying a petrol automatic crossover 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car in the next 6-12 months. Ideally, I’d like a petrol automatic crossover, as I do not do the mileage each year for diesel....
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  Why is my neighbour's manual Zafira cheaper to tax than my equivalent automatic? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My next-door neighbour and I both own Vauxhall Zafiras of about the same age. Mine is 2004/04 registered and his is 2004/54. Both have 1.8 petrol engines....
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  Citroen C5 automatic gearbox changing down too early - is this a fault? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi with an automatic/tiptronic gearbox. I’m very happy with the car, but while driving in tiptronic mode the automatic gearbox...
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  Should I buy a manual or automatic (torque converter) Mercedes-Benz SLK200? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at Mercedes-Benz SLK 200s on offer at www.cargiant.co.uk. There is a 31,251 mile 2010 manual at £13,499 and a 14,871 mile 2010 automatic at...
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  Need a small automatic 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Three months ago we bought a Toyota Urban Cruiser, we love the build quality and cabin space and overall design, but after years with automatics we have...
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  We're thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf or SEAT Leon automatic - are the DSG automatics any good? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We want an automatic, economical diesel. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 105bhp and the similar new SEAT Leon are of interest, because the i30 Hyundai do not have...
• Automatics - Elderly drivers + automatic = crash? 26 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Having read HJ views on driving automatics with left foot braking to maintain full control of the vehicle, I wondered how many of the recent headline stories of out of control cars may be caused by 'pedal confusion’.  I
• Volvo S40 - Choice of automatics 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  I have searched the forum to see if any similar previous posts, nothing.  I have also posted on Volvo forum but would welcome views of non enthusiasts. Thinking of an S40 budget around £10,000.  I would prefer an automatic but not essential. Has anyone any relevant
• Any - Small Automatic 4x4 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Due to a number of changes in my life I need a different daily driver. Basically it has to be a relatively small automatic 4x4 as much of my mileage is now along narrow and poorly maintained roads prone to flooding. A gammy leg means it has to be auto. My budget is limited to £2-3k. Any