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Automatic or manual - which is best for towing? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Land Rover Discovery to tow a trailer and two horses in all weathers and conditions. Is a manual or automatic gearbox preferable... -
Buying an automatic city car - Picanto or i10? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at buying a used automatic city car and like the latest generation Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. What's the difference between the two cars?... -
What’s causing the gearbox fault on my Vauxhall Zafira? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The automatic gearbox on my 2002 Vauxhall Zafira has stopped working. The engine starts fine, as does the gear stick, but the car doesn't move. Is there... -
Are dual mass flywheels fitted to modern diesel automatics? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your comments about problems with dual mass flywheels used on modern diesel engines. Can you please clarify if these are also fitted... -
Should we buy a new Hyundai i10 automatic? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Until 12 months ago my wife very happily ran a Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium automatic. We decided to change and bought a Kia Picanto automatic which was only... -
Is my Yaris a proper automatic? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Toyota Yaris last year and was told it was an automatic, but when chatting with some friends, we all discovered that a car less than 1400cc... -
Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for... -
What's the best/most reliable diesel automatic for less than £5000? 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
What's the best/most reliable diesel automatic under £5k? -
I need a small automatic car for a new driver - what would you suggest? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need a small automatic car for a new driver, for £10,000 or less. What would you suggest? -
What type of auto 'box does the Focus use? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Having read up on the internet and examined the new Focus brochure, I am unclear about what type of automatic gearbox this vehicle has. The brochure describes... -
Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability.... -
What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500... -
Can you recommend a new automatic? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Honda Civic automatic that I want to change. I have difficulty using the automatic gearshifts, where you have to press a spring loaded 'latch'... -
Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol... -
Which small car has a reliable automatic gearbox? 11 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new small vehicle but need an automatic due to disability to left hand. I've read reviews and it appears that the Hyundai... -
Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic 11 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the... -
What's the best small 4x4 auto? 31 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 83 year old father lives on a steep hill that is often snow covered or muddy. He doesn't want a big 4x4 and feels that even on winter tyres his current... -
Is my car a manual or automatic? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Honda Jazz CVT is fitted with paddle levers and consider it to be an automatic. However, a friend has told me that the paddle levers actually make... -
Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new... -
Small automatic car for a young driver - what should I buy? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
What are the best small, 1-litre second hand automatic cars for a young driver, please?
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