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• Parking an automatic 2 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hopefully a quick question... When parking an auto (or DSG in my case) do you; a) Put the car in Park and then apply the handbrake. b) Apply the handbrake...
• Experiences of BMW 330D Automatic 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I am looking to buy the outgoing 3 series 330D in auto guise (have owned the manual version with no problems). Has anyone got any exprience of the...
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  What's the most reliable petrol auto crossover? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2017 Peugeot 2008 petrol 1.2 and have been very pleased with the car and auto box. In 2016, I was one of those unfortunate owners of...
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  Audi Q5 auto surging issue 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward...
• Recommendations £9k to £13k Automatic reliable 25 May 2024 (Forum)
  . and manual gets tiresome    Requirements Automatic,  decent MPG Reliable 8k pa mileage by me 5 door petrol, ULEZ compliant budget £9k to 13k   Any thoughts would
• VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI - petrol, automatic - start stop system on VW Tiguan 13 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  I have a nearly new VW Tiguan (1.4 TSI, petrol, automatic). The start/stop engine system failed to restart in heavy traffic  a few weeks ago. Since then, the car has been at a VW dealership awaiting a software update. There is no estimate or indication as to when this might be fixed
• Mk 3 Astra Automatic gearbox fault 13 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  My 1994 1.6 astra has a fault with the automatic gearbox and i'm totally lost with what is causing it. When the car is cold and i start it and select drive the gearbox fault light flashes on the dashboard and the car feels like its taking off in 3rd gear. I can select gears 1 to 3 manually without
• Fiat/Hundai - small automatic high ground clearance car 8 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  to change the car and want to do lots of research to make sure I get it right this time.  What small automatic car(s) would you recommend that do have high ground clearance.   
• Automatic Cutting Off 3 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me with an intermittent ongoing problem. I have a Toyota Space Cruiser automatic, and every time I accelerate, to pick up speed whilst taking off from staionary, the carb overfuels?, I have to release the accelerator, and them very gently start to accelerate again before the vehicle
• Toyota Avensis Touring Sports - @ Slo76 & Others Automatic Avensis 12 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Quite like the Avensis Tourer 2011 to 2013 years especially T4 spec a lot of them are autos not adverse to having an auto but what's the reliability like...
• 2011 (11) BMW 318i Exclusive Edition Automatic rev - Used car 9 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I am looking to purchase this car at £7.800 is there anything I should look out for? Any help will be greatly appreciated
• any - Automatic gearbox 21 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  While giving someone a lift they commented on that why did put the car in neutral when stationery? I didn't have an answer to why but I just thought it...
• BMWE46 - automatic gearbox noises 21 May 2013 (Forum)
  I have read a posting from mrwhattie re. BMW E46 auto gearbox noise/rumbling/hesitation/vibration during part throttle change ups. I have the same, any...
• Fiat Automatic Tech Data? 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone with access to tech data please advise ? Fiat Panda Selecta, 1993, 1108cc, what should the auto boxes normal operating oil pressure be and at...
• Mk III Zodiac Automatic. 4 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  To the person who mentioned the above vehicle at the weekend(I can't find the reference and neither can HJ's search prog.),I not only remember it,I did...
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  Did 'Sudden Unintended Acceleration' cause my Volvo 460 to crash into a house? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately, I recently had my first serious car accident and am in need of some advice and information. The car involved was a 1995 Volvo 460 Automatic,...
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  Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I...
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  Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I assume that I am probably in a majority who drive a manual as well as an automatic car. I do not understand your oft-repeated argument that drivers of...
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  Which automatic should I buy up to £20,000? 11 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to be taking my driving test soon so am looking to buy a reliable automatic. My budget is £20,000. I think I need something the size of a saloon...
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  Can you recommend a reliable automatic 4x4 to replace our Land Rover Discovery? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My beloved 1997 Discovery automatic is dying and I don't know what to replace it with. I have a budget of approx £23,000 and initially thought of a Freelander,...