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What cheap to run small automatic for under £3000 do you recommend? 30 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at 2008 Toyota Aygo automatic as run about for my wife, attracted by £20 tax, fuel economy and reliability. But it seems expensive compared... -
Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been very satisfied with my Subaru Outback 2.5 automatic. It's an excellent car, but slightly too big for my driving now. I am not keen on the XV... -
I completely endorse the use of left-foot braking when manoeuvring an automatic vehicle. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
The first car I had with automatic transmission was a brand new 1969 Vauxhall Victor (FD) 2000. I very quickly learned that the best way to control this... -
Automatically qualify? 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have very happily driven 2nd-hand Toyotas for twenty years and are thinking of buying new, under the scrappage scheme. Both my wife and I learned to... -
Is there a city car with a decent automatic gearbox? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is there a city car with a decent auto box left? -
Can I tow a trailer with a CVT transmission? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
From my limited research, it seems as if all small automatics with CVT transmissions are classed by their manufacturers as unsuitable for any towing. ... -
Buying a small diesel automatic 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have Nissan Almera 1.5 W 5 door and I pay about £25 per week to run - I do travel a lot. What kind of automatic diesel can I buy? I dont want pay... -
Which small automatic up to 1.4-litre should I buy? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving for over 50 years and, having had my current car for over seven years, I am thinking of buying a smaller, more economical model, possibly... -
Are Volkswagen vans fitted with DSG automatics? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
Are all new vehicles in the VW Transporter range fitted with DSG type auto gearboxes? -
Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right? -
206 automatic jumping out of gear on cold mornings 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 206 automatic has started jumping out of gear on cold mornings, with a frost light flashing on the dashboard. However, after stopping and restarting... -
New small automatic car required 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my left knee and am therefore looking to buy a new automatic. Which should I go for CVT or DSG? -
Renault Sanderoa automatic 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does the Renault Sandero has any problem with its automatic gears? Or has it been proved that it has a good performance and reliability in its gearbox?... -
Friend hates their new car - can they return it? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine purchased a Fiat Punto 1.4 automatic from an independent garage three days ago. My friend has only recently passed her test and only has... -
Is there an automatic city car without an automated manual? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I would like to change my wife's 2015 Hyundai I10 premium for a similar sized used automatic. I note that many small used automatics use automated manual... -
I'd like a small automatic campervan - does such a thing exist? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'd like a smallish automatic campervan. What would recommend? I'd prefer it to be quiet over performance. -
What small/medium size automatics are reliable and economic with a higher seating position? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a used, reliable and economic small-ish/medium automatic car. I also need for the seating to be a little bit elevated, like the Honda... -
Will the automatic Renault Kadjar hold on a hill with no brake applied? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is the Renault Kadjar automatic a true automatic? Meaning will the car hold on a hill with no foot brake or hand brake applied or would it be like a 2008... -
Automatic door locking system on a Mervia - what is this problem? 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 2010 plate. The dashboard 'Automatic Door Lock System' (door with a key) image is lit up and it is constantly beeping. It... -
Do Fiat still sell the Panda with an auto 'box? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My dad currently has a Fiat Panda, as per your recommendation. He wants to buy a new car, but Fiat don't appear to do an automatic Panda anymore. What...