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Recommend an automatic car with room for a wheelchair in the boot? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone recommend a good automatic for me? I am the main carer for my elderly mother, who is quite limited in her movements. We have a Renault Megane... -
My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily... -
Cab forward 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Time has come to replace my A6 Avant used as a Taxi in the local area. I’m considering a Citroen C5 Tourer, Diesel Automatic. What would the best engine... -
Max power 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 Automatic. The car has done 13k and the independent dealer is asking £6,999. I would have to... -
Which car should I buy for a 130-mile daily round trip? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car for a daily round trip of 130 miles, and my criteria is reliability, economy and decent motorway performance.... -
Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast... -
SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - 2004 2.0 Fsi Sport Automatic head gasket blown 16 Apr 2008 (Forum)
My Altea is a 2.0 (FSI) Sport automatic, I have had it from new, there is 52000 miles on the clock, and it is 3.5 years old. {so approx 2004 then? I'll add it to the subject header, as per the requests mentioned here and there} In February this year, 2008, I had a major fault with the coils -
Renault Laguna - anpr 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
can the anpr automatically see that somebody is driving with just a provisional licience, even if car is insured, mot'd and taxed. -
Are P38 Range Rovers becoming valuable? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Are Range Rover P38 becoming collectible classics and are their value gradually increasing? -
Automatic 7 Seater under £10k... 7 Nov 2023 (Forum)
much from that if possible. I know older automatics can be problematic so preferably trying to avoid any with widely known issues (aren't we all!). I will say we've had three DSG autos with no problems but I know they get bad press? I'm not bothered about the driving experience particularly -
Can I drive a SORN car to an MoT? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it... -
Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has... -
Is the Mercedes A250e a good plug-in hybrid? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A250e. Is there something you would recommend which is better? The 44 electric miles is the attraction. -
What's the best automatic for covering 20,000 motorway miles a year? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
What medium-sized automatic would you recommend for motorway driving, up to 20k miles per year. I had a Mazda 3 1.5 petrol but it was thirsty. I'm looking... -
What you do suggest as a reliable and cheap to run car for £4000? 15 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel... -
Skoda Fabia DSG 2011 - Consumer Legal Advice 24 Oct 2017 (Forum)
I bought a used Skoda Fabia Automatic (2011) with ~40,000 miles on the clock - for about £5600. I bought it from an independent dealer, and it came with a 6 month RAC warranty. After 6 months and 2 weeks, just out of warranty, it developed problems with the automatic gearbox. Initially -
Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding... -
Which Mazda 3? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at an economical family hatch mainly for city driving with an occasional long distance motroway journey. So thinking about the Mazda 3..should... -
Need an automatic with grip control - any recommendations? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which manufacturers other than Peugeot and Renault offer a grip control system? We're struggling to find one with a decent automatic gearbox... -
Are used Volkswagen Polos reliable? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my ageing Honda Concerto, because parts are now unobtainable. I am looking at a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE auto to replace it and have found...