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  Gearbox whine on Mercedes CLK 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed a slight whine in the gearbox of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. The car has only covered 30,000 miles since new and has a full service history....
• 2007 Chrysler Voyager 2.8 crd Automatic. - Automatic gearbox appears stuck in a low gear. 4 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All,          My daughters Voyager is playing up and gets stuck in a low gear (which I think is Limp mode)...
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  Audi A3 rattle on start up 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 diesel automatic (2007). It has done 84,000 miles and there is a rattle on start up, which makes it difficult to pull away smoothly....
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  Buying a Fiat 500 automatic - which engine should I choose? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a Fiat 500, which must be both petrol and automatic. However, I am confused as to which engine I should get. I live in a hilly rural location...
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  Peugeot 207 auto problems 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 207 Sport 1.6 2010 has an automatic gearbox, it has done 18,000 miles and I have had it for six months. Recently it seems to hesitate when changing...
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  Buying a used seven-seater automatic - what would you recommend? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My in-laws would like to replace their ancient Volvo estate with a nearly new seven-seater to ferry the grandchildren about. They really want an auto,...
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  MINI suffering from gearbox problems 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  While driving my MINI the other day, I noticed it started jolting violently. The garage did a diagnostic investigation and said that the gearbox control...
• Tricky AA call centre 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Got a renewal through the post saying that my renewal payment was due and automatic. I did not authorize automatic payment unless it was tucked away in small print. I called  their 0800 number to get that stopped and found that if you press for that request you are told the lines
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  Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix30? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford...
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  Is the new Volkswagen Golf DSG gearbox reliable? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf with an auto gearbox. I was planning on updating this to a new Golf with the DSG gearbox. However, I have heard that there...
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  Recommend a small 5-door automatic car? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 68 years old with two hip replacements. At present I am driving a 12-year-old Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 auto. I am now looking for a smaller car. My mileage...
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  Can you recommend a small car for an elderly driver? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother in her 80s needs to buy a small petrol car with a good automatic gearbox. She is concerned about accident protection, so wants SIP and lots of...
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  Should we buy a petrol or diesel? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We're interested in a new Kia Sportage KX-2 automatic and intend to keep the car for seven years, but can't decide between the diesel 2.0 and petrol 2.0...
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  Fiesta or BMW 1 Series? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sister is looking to buy her next car. She has always wanted a BMW 116 auto but I'm suggesting she considers a Ford Fiesta Titanium auto based on cost,...
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  Which petrol, automatic MPV do you recommend? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my car and my simple requirements are: Medium MPV-style vehicle, petrol automatic and quietness inside the cabin. My first choice would...
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  Is my Nissan Spirita likely to suffer any expensive problems? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2006 Nissan 1.2 Spirita automatic. It has only done 28,000 miles and has always been properly serviced but I am worried about possible...
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  Buying a luxury car for less than £7000 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've been rooting around trying to find a 'luxury' but affordable car. I thought I'd ask a pro as I am struggling with the scattered information on the...
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  Ford Focus automatic transmission problems 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6-litre with auto transmission. I've had the following problem with my car: It happens after driving for some time, mainly...
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  Looking for a wheelchair-friendly small car with a hoist - any suggestions? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our Honda Insight Motability car with something which has the capacity to transport a wheelchair 1150mm long, 710mm wide and 650mm high....
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  Buying a medium-sized 4-door saloon, petrol auto transmission. Is there such a thing? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to downsize from an "executive saloon" to a new 4-door saloon, petrol, automatic, similar trim: leathers, electrically adjustable seats, seat memory,...