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  • Which 4x4 used car would you recommend? 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    I am disabled and drive an automatic car a Renault Meganne. This car will need to be replaced in the near future. After my recent icy weather experience i am considering buying a 4x4. I do not have to pay car tax i could get an automatic on motability but the downpayments are huge. Which 4x4
  • citroen c4 2.0 automatic 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    I have just bought a car, which I had test driven twice and noticed no problems. But when I collected it today, whilst idling in traffic in drive, on...
  • Buying a nearly-new hybrid car 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a 4/5 door, 4/5 seat automatic (hybrid?). I have about £12,000, and like the look of the Honda Insight. Is this a good option? I do not want...
  • Honda Jazz Automatic - Servicing and MOT 24 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Please advise on what I should be looking for at to be done for 54 plate jazz on its upcoming MOT and service.  It had new brake pads last year,...
  • Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 95 2.0 petrol - thirsty automatic 7 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all, my thirsty old car is costing me a fortune. I have recently bought it, with 90k on the clock and it drinks petrol like I do beer. It is currently...
  • Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1995 1.6 Zetec Automatic - Hose leak 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, My Partners car has developed a leaking hose. It's on the offside by the alternator and seems to connect in 4 ways: Engine, top and bottom of Rad...
  • list autos in reverse VED/price order 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    What I really want A new Fiat Panda Diesel with a conventional automatic transmission, very low VED group, good MPG, able to do a few hundred motorways miles with no bother, able to convey tall passengers in comfort What I don't want A manual or CVT, Dualogic, MMT or similar unreliable
  • Volvo V70/XC70 (2000 - 2007) - Automatic Gearbox failure 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I had my 2002 Volvo V70 serviced at a main dealer. Two days later the gearbox failed due to low gearbox oil caused by a leak from a pipe from the oil cooler...
  • BMW auto gearbox 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    thinking of changing my automatic focus (2003) in the near future. two options at present.seat leon 2.0 tdi with the dsg gearbox or the bmw 120 se or m sport automatic. i have tested a leon dsg which i thought was great, lovely gearbox. as yet have not tested the bmw. has anyone experience
  • BMW - 318i S '93 Coupe auto. Clutch/gear probs 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    I have an automatic BMW 318i S coupe that judders when moving off, tricky if i need to move quickly at junctions/roundabouts. It only happens when it tries to find 1st/2nd but has no probs changing gear at higher speeds. It does occasionally slip out of gear, mostly on longer journeys or slow
  • automatic mondeo 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    Does anyone have any idea what could be the most likely problem with my R plate 2.0L LX auto mondeo which has been changing gear violently with the O/D...
  • road tax exemption 17 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    Is a 1972 vehicle automatically tax exempt or are there any catches?
  • How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3...
  • Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something...
  • Which is the best petrol automatic MPV? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is thinking of changing her excellent Toyota RAV4 petrol automatic for a smaller vehicle which is a petrol automatic with a chain cam engine. Reliability...
  • Where should I service my Hyundai i10? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    On your advice I bought a facelifted Hyundai i10 1.2 automatic. I just wanted to say that I am delighted with the car. However I am not sure whether I...
  • S-MAX 31 May 2006 (Forum)
    Does anyone know when this will be in the showrooms? And if they're going to offer an automatic? Thanks
  • What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
    We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
  • What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an...
  • Why is there a big difference between purchase price and valuations? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently looking to purchase a small automatic petrol powered car with low insurance for my daughter, however whenever I go into the insurance comparison...
 

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