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  What automatic car do you recommend for around £5,000? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a practical automatic medium-sized workhorse car for around £5,000. The Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi fits the bill, but does this model have the...
• Is there extremely reliable used car under 10k gbp 8 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Is there extremely reliable used car under 10k gbp, i want to have distronic, the things i want - i dont want car to be stolen  so audi,bmw ,mercedess are automatically removed, hybrid cars are also stolen a lot if not whole car catalytic convertor... lambdas everything
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  What's the best small SUV with an automatic transmission? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my current car after the winter for a small SUV. I have back and left knee ligament trouble so an auto box is preferable. I'd be...
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  Need a reliable and affordable small automatic car - should I buy a Toyota Yaris? 28 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I remember reading one of your columns about the Toyota Yaris. I am looking for a second-hand automatic car and would like to know which are the models...
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  What's the best used car with 4WD under £7000? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Currently, I'm driving a 20-year old Mercedes C-Class automatic (love it, besides its rust and repairs). I'm looking for a spacious, used car under £7000,...
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  My car struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear - is this a common issue with modern autos? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Jaguar E-Pace struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear. There is a similar problem at 50mph (common speed limit at motorway roadworks)....
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  Is Ford keeping the Mondeo in production? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is Ford keeping the Mondeo in production or not? If they are, is the Vignale still going to be offered? Also, is the Powershift automatic gearbox still...
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  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? It has 43,000 miles on the clock. I am familiar with the Autosleeper conversion...
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  What vehicle do you advise for heavy duty towing? 22 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I need to use an automatic for towing. Do you have any advice on what vehicle to buy?
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  What automatic petrol SUV should I get to replace my Toyota RAV4? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Toyota RAV4 with another SUV. It must be automatic and I prefer petrol as I only do about 8000 miles a year. What would you recommend...
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  Which small SUV is best for B road driving? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small SUV with an automatic gearbox for my 50 mile commute on B roads. It must have a high driving position, comfortable seats, good visibility...
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  Automatic gearbox issues with Audi A6 allroad 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A6 Allroad (2000 model) has a couple of issues. The first problem is with the gear selector indication light. Occasionally it lights up orange...
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  BMW 428i or 435i Grand Coupe Auto? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Replacing my old BMW 3 Series 320SE. I'm considering either the 428i or 435i automatics. Is the 435i worth the extra £6000 to get the six-cylinder engine...
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  Buying a Lexus - which model is best? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an extremely reliable 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 estate that has done 410,000 mile. I am now thinking of changing it for a Lexus. My son has a IS250...
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  Which economical small petrol to replace a Fiat 500? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What small car will not disappoint me when it replaces my seven year old Fiat 500 Lounge Automatic? Economic petrol consumption a must.
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  Buying a luxury car for £8k? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and run a small runabout for local shopping. I would like to buy an executive car to replace my car and use for longer trips to visit...
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  In the context of automatic speed management, can a driver using this system be charged for speeding? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I heard with incredulity the plans of some crackpots within the EU who want to fit to all new cars and some old cars with a device that automatically cuts...
• Small, petrol engined automatics - poor economy 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Various family members have driven small, petrol engined automatic cars for going on 35 years.  I have driven all these cars, but have never really paid much attention to the economy, as I have only had exclusive possession of them for a few hours at most. This summer my family were
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  What is causing clutch judder on my 2004 Audi A4? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Audi A4 Avant Multitronic automatic diesel, 80,000 miles, has recently started to shudder quite badly when moving off in the first couple of gears...
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  Should we trade in our 100,000-mile Volkswagen Golf? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI automatic that has now done almost 100,000 miles. So far it has been relatively trouble-free, although it recently...