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  • Can you recommend a petrol SUV for towing? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I need a new SUV for towing a caravan, which will weigh about 1600kg. Any recommendations for both economy and CO2 emissions? Diesels are out of the question...
  • Can you recommend a automatic hatchback? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot...
  • What used automatic? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to trade in my 54 plate MINI Cooper for a small or medium sized car which is economical and reliable. It must be automatic. I do long distances...
  • Which Yeti should I buy? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am very keen to change my Toyota RAV4 TGi automatic for a Skoda Yeti Laurin & Klement 170PS, should I get an automatic or a manual, and should I choose...
  • Which small crossover? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a Front Wheel Drive , small SUV/Crossover, petrol, automatic. There seem to be virtually none out there. Budget up to 30K. Reasons, high...
  • Which small diesel automatic should I select as a company car? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to select a company car and, due to the number of miles that I will be travelling (14,000 or more a year) I am looking at a diesel, but if possible...
  • Should learners start on an automatic before progressing to a manual car? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    In a discussion on learning to drive, it was suggested that some learner drivers would benefit by having their initial training in an automatic to get...
  • Automatic Petrol Estate 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'd like to replace my 11 year old 2.0 petrol Octavia estate. I'm attracted to the new Octavia estate but would really like an automatic petrol estate...
  • Ultra economical automatic for a high mileage driver? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I do 33,000 miles pa mainly on my 110 mile per day commute along fast A roads and dual carriageway. I have a poorly left knee and am six foot tall with...
  • Looking to buy a small automatic petrol hatchback as a second car. 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought a Mercedes-Benz C-Class auto, and in order to make things easier for my wife and I, it might make sense to purchase a small automatic...
  • Are KIA engines chain cam? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    It looks as if KIA engines are chain cam, which I believe you recommend. Do you have any brief comments re petrol/diesel and or manual/automatic?
  • Buying an automatic MPV 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to buy a new car for our expanding family. We need an Automatic model and think we like either the new Zafria Tourer or the Ford S-MAX....
  • Pedals in automatic cars 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    In a typical UK car(with the steering wheel on the right side) how are the pedals positioned in an automatic transmission car? What leg do you use to push...
  • Pedal size on an automatic 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a small (1.4/1.6litre) true automatic, not CVT. I have found the accelerator pedal to be exactly the same pedal as that fitted to three...
  • Need an automatic with lots of space 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy an automatic that is big enough to take 5 adults at a push. It also needs a boot big enough to carry a greyhound. A low tax and...
  • Are you able to source nearly-new automatic cars? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Can you help to source available 1- to 2-year-old 1,300cc to 1,600cc. automatic cars ideally 4/5 doors?
  • Can you recommend a suitable automatic car to replace our 2003 Citroen C3? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2003 Citroen C3 1.4 automatic. We would like to trade it in for a newer car. It has to be an automatic and we would like the same size car with...
  • Does my Hyundai Santa Fe automatically disengage the ESP when engaging four-wheel drive? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I believe I have to disengage my Hyundai Santa Fe's ESP if I decide to use locked four-wheel drive. Does this mean that if the car decides to engage four-wheel...
  • Gear today… 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying the Peugeot 5008 with an automatic transmission. I'm nervous about the much reduced horsepower compared to the manual gearbox. 110...
  • Toyota Yaris - Brake Wear on Automatic Car.... 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    Hi, I am thinking to purchase Toyota Yaris Hybrid as my next car.  It will be my 1st car fitted with a CVT transmission gearbox.   Can I assume if brakes(pad/disc) in Automatic/CVT cars wear out faster than cars with manual transmission ? I bet it lacks
 

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