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  • Astra la vista 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our Astra of 10 years and 100,000 miles has nagging problems and we struggle to get out of the low seating and to load a wheel chair in and our of the...
  • DPFs and DMFs still an issue? 30 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've read with interest your advice regarding low mileage and the problems with DPFs and also your view of the potential expense of failing dual density...
  • Would you recommend a Vauxhall Zafira automatic for a childminder? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at getting a Zafira as I'm a childminder and we need the extra seats. However I'd quite like an automatic but apparently they only come in...
  • Does my Mercedes-Benz A-Class' belt-driven automatic system require maintenance? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I need some advice on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDi Auto with 25,000 miles on the clock. Yes, some people like them. It is annually serviced by the Mercedes-Benz...
  • Which modern car is a suitable replacement for my 1990 Ford Scorpio hatchback? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I run a December 1990 Ford Scorpio 2.0 litre automatic hatchback which, to say the least, is past its best and needs replacing. I do a lot of 'gig' work...
  • I need to replace my Clio with an automatic - should I go for another Clio or try something else? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I love my 2003 1.2-litre 3-door Clio and have had Renaults for the past 10 years or so (Clios and a Scenic for a while). Due to a problem with my left...
  • Access car 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 80 year old mother-in-law is driving a V reg automatic Scenic which has seen better days. She suffers from osteo-arthritis in her shoulders and needs...
  • Pyramid sale 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter lives and works in Sinai, Egypt and has asked me to suggest a replacement for her old Suzuki Grand Vitara automatic, a car that has given her...
  • Automatic transition 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2005 Astra 1.8 Auto has just become a near write-off. The auto gearchange stopped working and when we took it to two Vauxhall garages both said that...
  • Distance relative 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I wish to replace our automatic car, which is now only used for short journeys covering approximately 2,000 miles annually. Reading your weekly...
  • Vice Verso? 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    More than 5 years ago I emailed you about changing my car. You recommended a Toyota Corolla Verso. I bought one and have been very happy with it. However...
  • Verte to us 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I contacted you earlier in the week about changing our company car. We had decided on either a Ford Mondeo or a Ford Focus. However, our Head Office...
  • Land Rover Experience day 12 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    , up the big hump, into the stream (now a river) everywhere. It was fabulous fun. The car. Well what can one say. this is the car clarkson drove up the mountain in scotland. you can see how it did it. It has full automatic traction control (using abs to brake individual spinning wheels with no grip
  • How to drive an autobox 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Tried to email this to HJ direct from his on-line Telegraph column this week, but the system confused my computer. Answering one guy, HJ once again insisted that left-foot braking is best when driving an automatic because, as I understood it, autos cover more ground during an emergency stop
  • Peugeot 206 - peugeot 206 lx 24 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hello everyone, What are the main differences between the Peugeot 206 SE and LX models ? (Both automatic)   Thanks
  • New Renault Grand Espace views 25 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    Has anyone experience of the Grand Espace 2.2 Dci, preferably automatic? Considering one to replace a Galaxy. Thanks
  • Diesel Autos 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Give us a hand please. recommend me a diesel family sized car with a decent Automatic gearbox. Cheers BCZ (moved from Tech Matt) DD
  • good 'v' bad points 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone advise on good 'v' bad points for a VAUXHALL OMEGA 2.5 TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC (1996 P reg)
  • Transmission Filter 26 May 2002 (Forum)
    Anyone know where I can get an in-line filter for automatic transmission fluid? I'm looking for a proper filter, not one of those magnetic things.
  • Why do you say that it is dangerous for automatic drivers not to left-foot brake? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I very much enjoy your expert advice but must take issue with your stance on left-foot braking in an auto car. You suggest that we should use two feet...
 

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