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  Buying a new small car - Kia Rio or Honda Jazz? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering purchasing either a new Kia Rio or a new Honda Jazz, both are petrol automatics. Which do you consider to be the best buy?
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  My rear lights don't come in even though I have automatic lights - how can I solve this problem? 13 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When turning the ignition on my car, the automatic light control becomes active, but the tail lights do not work in this mode. I can't find a way to solve...
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  Can I upgrade my Ford C-Max headlight bulbs to Xenon? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford C-Max and want to upgrade my headlight bulbs to xenon, is it just a simple switch over with new bulbs?
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  Is the automatic Honda CR-V any good? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  On the current Honda CR-V petrol, you indicate that the automatic gearbox is best avoided. What is your reason for this advice? Is the gearbox CVT or torque...
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  Drain and refill plugs for Espace auto gearbox 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know where the drain and refill plugs are for the 2005 Renault Espace automatic gearbox?
• VW Golf - Automatic Transmissions 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  The ideal replacement car for my wife would be a  VW Golf Automatic but having read so many "horror stories" from owners about the problems encountered with DSG transmissions we decided to locate and drive one ourselves and, yes, there was hesitation then "kangaroo jump" etc.  We see
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  Considering buying a new Honda CR-V 13 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  With respect to the Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic gearbox, I was considering buying one new but have noticed your comment that this model or rather gearbox...
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  Which used car is best for towing? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a 2006 KIA Sorento automatic with 67.000 miles on the clock from a dealer. What should I look out for and check? The car will be used...
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  Central locking won't lock all doors 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  One of the doors is not locking automatically when I press the central locking button on my key. If I go up close and press the key towards the door it...
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  Buying a used estate - which model is best? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm...
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  Can you recommend a large car with soft suspension? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a large, five door diesel automatic with soft suspension and large tyres. We currently have an old Citroen Xsara Picasso, which we bought...
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  Can you recommend a petrol MPV? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want...
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  Replacing an ix35 with an auto SUV? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to reluctantly change my 60 plate manual Hyundai ix35 to an automatic. My budget is £15,000 plus the part-ex value on the Hyundai. What do you recommend...
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  Can you suggest a smaller luxury car for an elderly driver? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for me to replace my 12-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Automatic. Can you suggest a suitable smaller luxury car for an elderly driver...
• Modern Automatics 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I am planning on buying a new car sometime next year, probably a 2L diesel hatch, estate of one of these crossover things. I've been wondering whether to go for an automatic this time to save wear and tear on my aging knee joint! Back when I started driving in the seventies I had a couple
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  Honda Accord v Volkswagen Passat 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my 2009 diesel automatic Accord. It has been very reliable, and comes with all the goodies but it is only averaging 35mpg. Would...
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  Vice Verso? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Toyota Verso petrol model. The 1.8 however is only available as a semi-automatic and is called a Multidrive and has CVT technology....
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  Suggestions for small cars 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is planning to change her car this year. Can you recommend a short list of candidates to consider which will satisfy the following criteria please? High...
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  Baby seats 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a community midwife and drives a 12-year-old Toyota RAV-4. She loves the high driving position, ease of parking around town, spacious storage...
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  Winch Car? 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine is looking to replace her P-reg Micra sometime over the next 10 months or so. Her garage and drive are very narrow and so she needs a...