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Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would... -
Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I... -
I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Buying an automatic used Audi A6 - recommendations? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend came across an Audi A6 2004 1.8 with 111,000 miles to it. The asking price for that is around £1700. It has no history of accidents and runs... -
Which used automatic for £7000? 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below.... -
Should I be towing with a single clutch automated manual Citroen? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it... -
Buying a nearly new small car. 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a Suzuki Alto manual bought in 2005 with 45,000 on the clock. It has been a great little car and ideal for her then short commute... -
What could be causing this gearbox fault in my automatic Citroen Picasso? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an intermittent fault with a 2006 Citroen Picasso 2.0i Desire automatic and wonder if you have come across this before I place the car in the hands... -
1995 suzuki vitara automatic problem 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 1995 Suzuki Vitara automatic diesel is playing her up. When she puts it in drive it'll auto change to 1st & 2nd gears ok, but then it'll stay... -
Automatic fears 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mazda 2 1.4 automatic 4 years ago and have so far covered 41,000 incident free miles. Well almost, for at each annual service I have reported... -
Can you recommend a small car that'll cope well with hilly terrain? 14 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a small automatic car. I have moved to the country and need something that will cope well with the steep hills around my house. I currently... -
Can you suggest a car that combines comfort with driving pleasure? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy driving when conditions and traffic allow. Advancing years and back problems now require me to abandon all but the most comfortable of cars. Can... -
Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error 15 Sep 2017 (Forum)
Hi John, I dont mean to bother but, since theres a channel of communication i thought i might give it a try ;) Ive bought a Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 last year, and at start, car was a dream. With 1-2 months of use, i had to replace brake discs -
What used, reliable, family car would you recommend for under £10,000? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used, reliable, automatic family car for under £10,000 as soon as possible. What would you recommend and where is best to purchase from? -
Are automatically locking doors dangerous in the event of an accident? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage doors automatically lock once moving. The doors unlock when the engine stops and key removed. Would this not prove dangerous if in an accident... -
Short insurance story 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
Last year I was insured by a well known company. Towards the end of the policy they automatically sent me an invitation to renew, along with a very uncompetitive quote. I used comparison websites to find a much better quote, coincidentally with the same company. I decided to go ahead -
Peugeot 206 or Honda Civic - which is most reliable? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of about £2000 and need a small automatic. I have seen a couple of Peugeot 206s for sale: a 2005 1.4 at £2595, (61,000 miles) and a2006... -
Thanks for suggesting left-foot braking for drivers of powerful automatics, like my Maserati. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for your advice on left-foot braking on automatics. I recently purchased an automatic Maserati and so far I have nearly crashed three times whilst... -
What's wrong with my Citroen C5? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Twice within 72 hours my Citroen C5 automatic diesel saloon (reg May 2009) has ground to a halt within less than a mile of setting off. On both occasions...