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• Mazda CX5 Automatic 2.2D - Mazda Intermittent Fault 23 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Car fitted with iStop, but believe this only works when engine hot. Started the car from cold, lights on and when adjusting the a/c I turned off the...
• 2003 VW Beetle 2 litre auto - automatic gearbox 15 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  After driving my car for about an hour, it became very reluctant to change up through the gears and if I pushed the accelerator just very gently it would...
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  Which convertible? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like...
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  Buying a new B-MAX? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Ford B-MAX automatic. My local main dealer has quoted £17,255 but have seen it on Ford Retail online for 15,495 is there any disadvantages...
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  Are there any supermini automatics with more than four gears? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any superminis that are fitted with more than four forward gears on normal auto gearboxes, not twin-clutch or DSG?
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  Does my Audi have xenons or not? 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a dipped beam headlight bulb on my 2009 Audi A6 2.0TDI SE which has blown. How can I tell whether the bulb is Halogen or Xenon?
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  Changing the timing belt 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Kangoo 1598 cc, 2007 automatic van, has done over 80K miles. Is it time to change the timing belt? How much should it cost and do you know any...
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  LPG conversion 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking to LPG convert my 1598cc, 2007 Renault Kangoo Automatic Van. Can you recommend a good reliable garage in the North East London area. Also,...
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 1999 3.3 Automatic transmission fault 7 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  A colleague at work own a T reg 1999 Chrysler Voyager with 3.3 litre engine and auto box. Just recently the vehicle lost drive and and cannot move forward...
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  Fuel additives 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this...
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  Why does my Peugeot 206 have a problem with hills? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Peugeot 206 automatic which is having problems getting up hills, and the icicle light and the sports light keep flashing. Any ideal...
• Honda Accord Tourer - Changing ATF 10 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hello Everybody, I have just agreed to purchase a Honda Accord Tourer diesel automatic from a Honda dealer (13 months old & 8,800 miles) - as this will be my first ever automatic car can any auto experts advise on how often the ATF should be changed ? I wish to keep the car
• More economical car wanted for 160 mile commute 19 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  to reduce if I did? If it won't reduce by much then it's probably not worth the hassle or expense of changing the car. I only drive automatic so would need to find an automatic diesel. Any general tips on reducing my fuel bill would be gratefully received! Thx in advance.
• Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2004 - ) - auto-box reliability and characteristics? 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, all. I'm considering a small-ish diesel automatic and note Mitsubishi appears to have deleted that model from the Colt range. Does anyone have experience of it, please, preferably high-mileage? Another forumeer had commented in passing on the Colt's auto-box's 'woeful reliability' (I
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8 automatic wipers 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My focus Ghia 1.8 tdci wipers sometimes work while switched off, also they sometimes stop half way up the screen, then continue after a few seconds and...
• Automatic Transmission Fluid 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  What ATF [other than Nissan NS1) can I use in the auto cvt box on my 1999 2ltr Primera auto? I had a repair done on it recently [the box] and the company...
• Ford Galaxy V6 Automatic 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I wondered if you could throw some light on a problem that has recently developed - car is a 1998 Galaxy V6 Ghia Auto 74,000 miles. When starting from...
• jaguar xjs 5.3 he 1989 automatic problem 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  hi there i have a jaguar xjs 5.3 v12 he 1989 this car has been garaged for 4 years when it was brought out of the garage it started first time every thing...
• Mondeo joins the ranks of legends like.. 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  being used for chase scenes in the Bahamas is a souped-up 140mph model [so at least it's not a TDCi then.] Craig, 38 yesterday, drives only automatics ? so the car had to be modified." I wonder if that's true (as opposed to them just starting with an auto) and if so (presuming they used an ST) did
• 1998 sterling 825 automatic 26 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Intermittent fault with engine cutting out usually happens at low revs when approaching a junction or roundabout.When trying to re-start engine its starts...