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Which small CVT auto? 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having been burnt by expensive replacement of a failed CVT on current car, I wish to replace with a new or used small to medium car with a reliable AND... -
Replacing a CR-V 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have an older Honda CR-V Executive and want a nearly new soft roader very similar in every respect. But we dislike the front end looks of the new CRV.... -
Is the Mazda 2 automatic suitable for a diabetes sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have type two diabetes and am finding it unsafe to find the clutch pedal on my Terios. I use also a MX-5 Powershift, which is fine. I have to have a... -
Buying an easy access car, please recommend 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife suffers wife a back problem and needs a new car which she can "climb" into rather than "drop" into. Please suggest a car, we would prefer AWD &... -
I want a reliable commuter vehicle for A roads 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I... -
Diesel, petrol or something else? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My job involves lots of small stop/start journeys (40-50 per day), sometimes only driving a few hundred yards, sometimes a couple of miles and I am using... -
Can you recommend an automatic car with reasonable performance to replace my wife's MINI Cooper? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s MINI Cooper has now blown its cylinder head gasket for the second time in less than 36,000 miles, and I have decided that it must go. Can you... -
Our new Fiat Panda automatic has returned an excellent 55mpg average over 5000 miles. 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
We recently swapped our old Rover 45 1600 auto for a FIAT Panda Automatic. We're really pleased with it - particularly the fuel consumption. We've always... -
Will Trading Standards help with the failure of our Ford C-Max's automatic gearbox? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband contacted you a few weeks ago regarding the failure of the automatic gearbox of our Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT with only 20,731 miles on the clock.... -
Can you recommend a small, comfortable automatic to replace our Passat? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 Auto which is now over three years old. We find it very comfortable but want to trade down to a smaller,... -
Is the Hyundai i10 still the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister has stopped driving due to arthritis, but I feel that she could drive a small automatic. I know that you rate the Hyundai i10, but it seems to... -
Shiftless attitiude 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to M.B.'s recent letter and your reply re Octavia/Yeti I am also thinking of changing my Octavia TDI estate for a 4x4 to cope with Scottish winters... -
Cornelius 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
On reflection, I think I will have a VW Polo as my "run-about" baby car now, but what particular model? Petrol or diesel? What colour? Do they do an automatic... -
All white on the night 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife found last year’s snow particularly challenging for her much-loved Honda Jazz CVT. She would appreciate your advice regarding a small automatic... -
Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous.... -
Action direct 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am restricted due to a disability to driving automatics. I am looking for better mpg than is usual from the older automatics and am trying to locate... -
Telling tails 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
What cars are you now recommending with low tailgate level suitable to accommodate disability scooter, battery driven and automatic gear. A high seat position... -
Sane, but different 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am writing on behalf of my 86-year-old father. He has a 2004, 1.6 automatic, 5-door Ford Focus. He pays £210 per year for road tax, but has noticed on... -
Just Czeching 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a dealer pre-owned Hyundai i30 CRDI Automatic, which I was told was manufactured in South Korea, I am also informed that the next... -
Skoda Octavia 1.4t SE / SL Automatic 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
Hi Following some excellent information on this forum wheni sought advice on an SUV, following some research I think the Skoda Octavia would best suit...