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• A couple of Automatic gearbox issues 6 May 2007 (Forum)
  about a grand.) 2. Honda Accord 98 R reg Automatic, 2.0 petrol, 108k miles. One of the automatic gearbox oil pipes came off one day, it was oil all over the place. We reconnected the pipe and put another clip on, pushed it to the side and added oil. It went fine for about 10 miles, then started
• Automatic car for newly disabled wife 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  in and can't press the clutch. We need an urgent change of car to get an automatic which she can drive. Any suggestions of a reliable medium sized car which would be suitable. I will take her car and she will get something else but because we haven't planned a swap we only have a budget upto 12K. Don't
• Vauxhall Calibra V6 Auto 4 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  My 1998 Vauxhall Calibra V6 automatic has developed an intermittent gearbox fault. During cold weather, after the car has been standing for a while, when I start and attempt to select 'Drive' the auto warning light comes on and I am unable to use automatic gears, the car remains driveable via
• nissan note 2011 1.6 automatic - inner tie rod 14 Sep 2024 (Forum)
   advisory on mot o/s inner tie rod. never changed one before. auto doc tell me it's a main dealer only part.     can anybody tell...
• AUTOMATIC - fault code P0713 18 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    transmision temperature sensor.  light has come on reads P0713 its ahyundai i10  same as kia picanto. car runs ok in the main the light...
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  How many gears in a Fusion auto 'box? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How many gears in a Ford Fusion 1.6 Zetec automatic gearbox?
• Renault 5 Supercinq (1987 - 1996) - Automatics any good? 26 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Thinking of getting one for the misses, low mileage as are most of them but have never driven or known anywone who owns one. All I have in my mind is that...
• Diesel Automatic - Merc or BMW ? 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying a Merc 220/270 Auto. Estate Diesel or a BMW 320d/330d Auto Touring. Used if possible. In the motoring Telegraph on Saturday the BMW...
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  Buying a new small petrol automatic - what are the options? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after some help in choosing a small, petrol, automatic car to replace my ageing 2005 Vectra SRI CDTi 150 (98,500 miles). My daily commute is a...
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  Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very...
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  Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar...
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  Which small auto is most reliable? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife would like a new small automatic hatchback. She really likes the Honda Jazz but has test driven one and finds it to be too slow. What would you...
• Ford Fusion 2009 - Automatic "surges" Car a write off. 15 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have just wrecked my automatic car from a near standstill. While slowly turning in a cul de sac, it shot across the road without warning, hit two other cars and crashed into a wall writing itself off. It had done two little surges before but I managed to control them. I am not yet dotty
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  How much should I pay for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that...
• Insurance - not automatically renewed 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  they would automatically renew the policy for me upon expiry. I thought nothing more of it. The expiry date was the 2nd (Sunday). I phoned them yesterday (3rd) to add a temporary driver for the day. The conversation went like this, after I had given my policy number: Them: "Sir, your policy expired
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  Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  Can you recommend a car with a smooth ride? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want an automatic car with a smooth ride. I'm disabled and need luxury automatic. What do you recommend? I have £3000 to £5000 to spend. I've thought...
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  What's the best petrol automatic estate as a second-hand buy? 27 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for reliable estate or roomy saloon, between five and ten years old, which I can run for as long as possible. I have a budget of around £4k...