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  • Why don't my Volkswagen Golf's automatic windscreen wipers work in drizzle? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    The intermittent front wipers on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf do not work. They are activated by a rain sensor. I have been to my local Volkswagen dealer three...
  • What's wrong with my Ford Mondeo's air conditioning system? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have an automatic Ford Mondeo and recently the air conditioning has not been working. It works for about 10 minutes and then throws out air (not hot,...
  • De-feeting the object 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    How should automatics be driven, right foot only or both feet?
  • Ghost story 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After locking my Bora the car unlocks itself and all the windows automatically open, with lots of switch clicking and hazards going on and off. This can...
  • Sautomatic 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Thank you for the advice. I am now the very proud owner of a Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort automatic - it is a great little car - if I had to criticize anything...
  • Replacement car advice 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    . There was a witness and police attended, so there's no dispute that we were not at fault. So - what to buy to replace a 1.8 SE Automatic Almera, 5 years old with 42000 miles? One option is obviously to buy the same car - there are examples around with similar mileage for about £4k, which I hope is what the insurers
  • 5 years new 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Motorpoint is selling an E60 BMW 525i SE 4-door Automatic with 52 miles on the clock for £23,000: a saving of £13,000, they reckon. I'm seriously tempted,...
  • Mercedes without bends 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My parents are in their 80s and need a car with easy access and high seats. Is there a car (2 doors and hatch) with wide doors and adjustable seat heights...
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 - 2005) - 99 4.7 Automatic gearbox problem! Please help!! 25 May 2009 (Forum)
    Hi guys, I've got a Grand cherokee 4.7 auto with LPG converted. It's currently developing a problem with auto box. Everytime when I engage the "D" gear,...
  • Good Volue? 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have enjoyed Volvos for many years. What sort of problems are there and worn out replacement parts needed if buying an 05 Volvo S60 automatic 210bhp...
  • Best used small automatic for under £4k? 1 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all. I currently have a great W reg 1.4 Polo which I love, but a chronic arthritic problem means I need to start thinking about changing to a car with...
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97, Central Locking Problems 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    to catch the "open" stage. If I don't catch it automatically locks again. Once I've got the door open the central locking system continues to lock and unlock until I've got in the car and shut the door. In order to get out of the car I have to pull the handle on the passengers side to get the handle
  • Focus 1.6 v BMW 530i Auto 12 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Title should read ? Which is Greener: A BMW 530i Automatic or a Ford Focus 1.6? [Sorry couldn?t really what I wanted to write in the subject header ? restricted by the length]. Believe it or not, the E60 facelift (coming in April 2007) 530iAutomatic emits only 178g of CO2. The five door Focus
  • Vehicles for wheelchair users.. 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    for Brotherwood conversions of vans. Are they any good? Are there alternatives, both in terms of other conversion companies, or different types of vehicle, as my father has always enjoyed driving interesting cars, and I can see him taking to a van easily. Also, he would want an automatic gearbox. Is if only
  • vectra automatic gearbox problem 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    I have a 1997 Vectra 2.0 auto, and experience problems with my auto box when starting off from cold. When I start the car up in the morning all warning...
  • Passat auto vs Audi auto 4 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    problem is I only have a budget of around £12k and want a diesel automatic. First of all, this seems to seriously limit my choice as there are lots of petrol automatics and diesel manuals but not many of both. So that's my first question - why is this? My second question is this. Look
  • Best Auto MPV 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    ..... which is always dangerous I know. The wife has that Nissan Almera auto but has been keen on exploring a combined car. I am perhaps tempted by a newer Discovery automatic. I know they are hopeless on economy but I do find myself needing sonething to tow a trailer on occasions and I like the Discovery
  • New car for mother. 3 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    My mum needs a new car as she has decided to sell her 94L Volvo 850 T5 Auto (offers invited, its only done 75k miles). As she will be driving in heavy traffic a lot of the time, i wish to buy her an automatic. She wants something relatively small (ie focus sized, or perhaps smaller
  • Honda Jazz - Catalytic converter lock 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    I recently had my Honda Jazz catalytic converter stolen in Enfield, London. When I get the car back I want to get a catalytic converter locked fitted. Does anyone know of lock suitable for a Honda Jazz 2009 1.4 CVT SE automatic? Thanks
  • Renault Clio Estate - Can this style of auto gear shift be replaced? 22 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, just wanting to know if i could change my automatic gear shifter to something a bit more stylish? https://imgur.com/a/V4RCJQ3 Thats the one i have (don’t know if that link will work or be allowed here)
 

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