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  How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills....
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  Should I buy the Honda Jazz, KIA Venga or Ford B-Max? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have identified three cars that meet our needs of automatic gearbox, ease of access, cruise control, aircon, economic petrol engine due to low usage...
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  Problem with 98 Vauxhall Astra automatic - what could it be? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998/9 (S reg) Vauxhall Astra, 1.6L, automatic gearbox. It's in really nice condition, only 46,000 genuine miles on the clock, and is now beginning...
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  Which small conventional auto? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Working in a garage we have various customers who have issues with small hatch back cars with automatic gearboxes. So many of them seem to have issues...
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  Is there an alternative to my automatic to my Toyota Yaris which is less jerky when pulling away? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Yaris TR with the new-type combined automatic is now three years old and paid for. I find this type of automatic very jerky in first gear and very poor...
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  Automatic recommendation 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am not usually one to write in with my comments, however I must on this occasion after dealing with King Automatics in Epsom. My 2003 Grand Cherokee...
• Pug 508 - Automatic Gearbox advice 9 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hello any automatic gearbox experts. Can someone please explain the connection between brakes and automatic gearboxes. I have a 6 speed Aisin box and I’m getting a jolt. It seems to me that if I have had my foot on the brake whilst say at a junction in D when I take my foot off the brake the car
• Honda Jazz - Wife needs reliable, economical automatic car! 1 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  The words reliable and automatic seem to be at odds in the new modern gearboxes, hence why I would like to chose this car carefully. I am no automatic gearbox wizard but from what I understand generally.. Torque Converter gearboxes are the most reliable and least
• Best small but powerful automatic with extras?? 11 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I currently drive a Mazda 3 sports nav 2.2 litre diesel. I love the car, but want something smaller and automatic. I would have switched to Mazda 2, but can’t get the combination of engine and extras I’m after (I’ve got used to them all now!!!) So... any ideas on a Mazda 2 sized
• 1998 1.6 automatic vw polo - 1998 vwpolo automatic cutting out and low revs. 20 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, been having a few problems with this little car. This morning I just cleaned the throttle body and put a new distributer cap and Roter arm and airfilter...
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  What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what...
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  Why is my Kia Sportage diesel automatic not starting? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2008 Kia Sportage that ran out of diesel. I've changed the diesel filter and bled the fuel. Primed the pump but it's still not starting. It's...
• Honda Jazz 2009 - Driving an automatic in the snow 19 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  ways and we gave been offered a 2009 Honda Jazz automatic by a family member. I am nervous as I don't know how I would handle this in the snow on our hills. I would appreciate any advice as to whether this would be a wise move & whether I can change up & down gears or use the engine to brake
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  Mercedes-Benz CL500 auto - do I really need to change the gearbox oil? 6 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL500. It has covered 35,000 miles from new and my local dealer inform me that the automatic gearbox oil and filter should be...
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  How do I 'left foot brake'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  All advice I see says right foot on accelerator and brake, left foot static. I believe it would be better right foot on accelerator, left foot on brake....
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  Why doesn't the Fiat 500 automatic have a 'P' setting? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad recently bought an automatic Fiat 500 petrol which he likes. I've driven it this weekend and when switching it off I found I could only put it into...
• Ford Mondeo - mondeo automatic gearbox 14 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my dads Ford Mondeo MK3 2.0 petrol estate automatic 2003 109k on clock, yesterday decided to not pull away in "D" drive, but will pull away in 1st and 2nd, and reverse is also ok, also 2nd slipps as you accelerate, Ive checked the fluid and a nice red and topped up, my thoughts are naturally
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  Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
• 1997 Vauxhall Astra MK3 1.6 16V AUTOMATIC X16XEL - I HAVE SEEN A ECU KIT FOR SALE 14 May 2011 (Forum)
  TO BE REPROGRAMMED AS THE ECU, READER & CHIP ARE ALREADY MATCHED QUESTION? HELLO <*********="3"> I HAVE A 1997 R REG VAUXHALL ASTRA ARCTIC 1.6 16V PETROL AUTOMATIC 5 DOOR WITH AIR/CON +THE ENGINE CODE: X16XEL 1997 Vauxhall Astra MK3 1.6 16V AUTOMATIC X16XEL
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  Should I be able to feel the gear changes in my Mazda 6? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it normal to be able to feel the gear change from first to second with an automatic gearbox when the engine is cold? Once the engine is warmed up the...