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Warranty Direct - can this be right? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I took out a Warranty Direct policy on my Jaguar FX mainly due to your statement that you receive fewest complaints about them. I spoke to the salesman... -
Automatic Transmissions 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hello again John You have helped me many times re PROPER! auto boxes on cars I have bought. Can I ask you this please? Am looking at Mercedes 1.5 B160... -
I need an automatic family car - Ford Focus Estate or Ford C-Max? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a Ford Focus 2.0 automatic. My partner has a baby on the way and is restricted to driving automatics. We have decided that the hatchback... -
2008 2.0L Petrol Automatic Duratec C-Max - 2008 2.0L Auto Duratec C-Max Water Pump + Belt 28 May 2024 (Forum)
Hi, I have a whining noise coming from the drive belt area of the car, the car has done 77k so it is due a new belt plus water pump. I have heard these... -
2013 Toyota Camry - Japanese Import 2013 Toyota Camry 23 Feb 2024 (Forum)
Hello, I am looking to buy a Toyota Camry. There are two 2013 Toyota Camrys I am looking at. One is the 2.0L VVTI Petrol Automatic 4 Speed Transmission and the other is the 2.5 Dual VVTI Petrol Automatic Six Speed (I think) Transmission. Both are same spec Camrys. Driving in the UK with quite -
Citroen C5 Aircross - Citroen C5 Aircross 5 Jan 2024 (Forum)
Hello, I've driven a petrol manual all my life. I've currently got a Vauxhall Astra on lease until later on this year. Late last year I had a hire car in Poland which was a C5 Aircross diesel 1.5 automatic. Me and the family all fell in love with the car and I definitely want one -
Suzuki Vitara vs Ford Kuga and Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel Auto query 26 Aug 2022 (Forum)
Which of these two cars would you choose ? 1. Suzuki Vitara 2017 1.6 SZ-T -- £12,830 Millage: 29,272 miles Gearbox: Aisin AWTF-80 SC 6-speed automatic transmission 2. Ford Kuga 2016 1.5L EcoBoost -- £13,000 Millage: 19,784 miles -
Electric tests? 23 Apr 2022 (Forum)
for "driving tuition in an automatic", so it appears there is a market to be served. I confess I've never driven an automatic, indeed I've rarely been a passenger in one, so perhaps I'll need lessons too! -
Which diesel engine is best for the Nissan Qashqai - 1.5 or 1.6 dCi? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a Nissan Qashqai. I'm looking ats 2018 cars with an automatic gearbox and diesel engine. Which engine should I choose, the 1.6 or the... -
Yaris hybrid automatic - Toyota Yaris 2019 vs 2020 8 Apr 2021 (Forum)
Hello All, I would like to thank everyone for their very helpful advices on Small SUVs that i was going to buy. I want to share with you all that i think... -
Astra J 2.0 Cdti Automatic - Vibration in Steering Wheel at Idle 13 Mar 2021 (Forum)
This vibration is also felt in the boot lid and back doors. It's worse in the steering wheel though. I have a vibration in the steering wheel at idle... -
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 2017-19 dual clutch issues? 24 Aug 2020 (Forum)
Hi I have been thinking of buying this car as it meets a sweet spot for price/features/age. Considering spending up to £14k on a model 1-3 years old. We have to buy an automatic as my partner has an automatic licence. All the models we've seen so far have a dual clutch -
It's difficult to accelerate in my car, but it runs well otherwise. Any idea what the issue might be? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Audi A4 automatic delays and lately slips. Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it? It's very difficult to accelerate, but after that it... -
Mitsubishi Colt 2006 CZ2 Di-D Diesel AUTOMATIC - Clutch Actuator 14 Mar 2020 (Forum)
Most days, the first start of the day there is a problem When pulling away it goes into gear OK but drives away with a big snatch. Stopping... -
automatic cars and pedal confusion 3 Feb 2020 (Forum)
Reading about the terrible case of the the 2 poor ladies knocked down and killed by an 87 year old motorist who floored the accelerator instead of... -
Skoda Fabia, Vauxhall Corsa, VW Polo - What Car Advice needed 13 Jul 2018 (Forum)
I am looking to buy a car for my partner she passed her driving test driving an automatic car so she can only drive automatic cars. Our budget is under £4000 for a hatchback Ideally looking for something that will be cheap on insurance, reliable, and solid. Skoda Fabia -
Renault Modus (2004 - ) - 06 1.6 automatic gearbox problems 3 Apr 2018 (Forum)
As I am travelling there will be a thud as if I have hit a speed bump. The car slows and sticks in a low gear and will not go beyond 40 mph. A message... -
Is 7mpg normal for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance SE automatic 134PS. So far I've done 45 miles and already used £40 of fuel. Is this normal? I drive... -
Suzuki vitara 1.6 1994 auto - Automatic gearbox 18 Jan 2017 (Forum)
For the last two years now when first starting up my suzuki vitara from cold it struggles to change up in gear. Even if I leave the engine to warm up... -
Where is the headlamp adjustment screw on the Mazda CX-5? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Where is the headlight adjustment screw on the Mazda CX-5?