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  Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have followed with interest your views on left-foot braking as being the safe way to control a vehicle, and I cannot understand why! Having driven autos...
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  Carbon tyretracks 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  For the past 2 years I've been running a Volvo XC70. This car has given me all the comfort that I could wish for with its fantastic seats and long travel...
• Left-foot braking 1 May 2023 (Forum)
  Once again I have read about HJ saying that automatic drivers should left-foot brake. I cannot follow his logic as surely this should apply to manual car drivers too? The left foot uses the clutch or is redundant. In both cases the right foot uses the brakes and accelerator
• Hyundai i10, 2017 - Serpentine belt 11 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  2017 i10 automatic. 23,000 miles. The car is in for its 4 year big service and Hyundai say the drive belt is shredding. They say £160 to supply and fit which sounds crazy. Some questions. Is there one belt on an automatic? How easy is it to change. ( I have
• Automatic or manual 3 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  I think as everyone has their own preferences, and the only thing I agreed on was creep, you can crawl/creep below 5mph which my car does in 1st, so if...
• Vauxhall corsa comfort 1.4 automatic - car not starting when hot 2 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  When my car is cold it starts no problem, but when I turn the car off and try to restart it when it's hot it will not start, there are no codes found,...
• m-Benz E-Class W210 - Automatic transmission feels like slipping clutch 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I am running a 1999 bangernomics merc e300 auto. When I accelerate going uphill the revs increase and there is a delay before gaining speed...
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  How do I run-in a diesel automatic? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have followed your guide to running-in diesel engines in the past , my next car will be a diesel with a DSG gear box is there a guide for this combination....
• reunalt megane scenic automatic To reg - fuel injection problem on a Renault megane scenic 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have a T reg renault megane scenic and the fule  injection light keeps coming on. When it does come on its like the car doesn't change gear....
• Avensis Auto - Automatics at traffic lights 4 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My father-in-law drives an Avensis auto. After advice, when at traffic lights and he has to wait he puts the parking brake on, and the gearbox into neutral....
• VW Passat 2001 petrol automatic - Misfiring/juddering? 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Very odd fault this one. The car accelerates fine, but at around 2200 RPM when cruising at a constant speed the engine hunts/judders almost as if it's...
• why not USA ? 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  When talking about Automatic Cars Everybody recommeds Japanese cars or korean but i was just wondering why not american makes like chevrolet, ford or chrysler as nearly all americans drive automatics surely they must do good ones ??? on a side note i was recommed honda jazz but as im
• 1999 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Automatic - Location of fuel filter/delayed acceleration. 28 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Can anyone let me know the location of the fuel filter for a 1999 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The symptoms are that the car is sometimes delaying...
• Mercedes Benz 220 CDI estate automatic - Time to replace a Mercedes 220? 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  The above car has done almost 50,000 miles (reg Feb '08) and I am concerned that I may be about to incur major repair costs - having become alarmed at...
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  Buying a small petrol automatic 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small car with a reliable petrol engine and auto box costing between £3-5k.
• Ford Galaxy Mk2 1.9TDI automatic - Outer CV replacement : Inner joint popped out 7 May 2010 (Forum)
  I'm changing the outer CV joint (passenger side). Whilst trying to get the old on off I pulled the driveshaft and seperated the inner joint ( still...
• Nissan Note Automatic 15 May 2007 (Forum)
  In last Saturdays D T . HJ referred to the Nissan Note was fitted with a Renault 4 speed Auto gearbox and said that it may give problems after three to...
• Who make the best autoboxes? 13 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Ever since I signed up here, I've read bad reports from people in the know on automatic gearboxes fitted to Fords and Renaults. Are these the exceptions or are there many more? Lets say I wanted to buy a big engined car with automatic transmission (I don't), based solely on how good the box
• Honda CRV Sport Automatic 2005 20 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I purchased the above car on 28/07/05 and as soon as I joined my out of town route and accelerated to 35 to 40 mph, I immediately noticed an annoying whine....
• Espace 04 - wiper motor - electrical 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Dashboard display says "Automatic headlights faulty" (they've never worked automatically). Wipers completely dead (only front ones). Some electrical circuitry issue. Renault Assist (aka the AA) no clue. Assume covered by warranty. Off to dealer who says "never heard that one". Third time its