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  • What extras are worth getting? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Many thanks for your suggestion of a Swift, Agila or i10 for an automatic. We've bought a Swift and are picking up on Thursday. We've been offered £299...
  • Can this Mercedes-Benz B180 gearbox fault be fixed cheaply? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son has owned a 2006 Mercedes-Benz B180 diesel automatic from new, now showing 80,000 miles. A fault has developed where the car will not change gear...
  • Problematic automatic transmission 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on...
  • MPV for five adults under £7k 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized...
  • Old banger or recent model? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most...
  • Vibrating Jaguar S-Type transmission 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles. There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between...
  • Peugeot 407 Coupe - Advice on car purchase, any help would be great! 9 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    , but should be fairly comfortable. We went and saw a 2006 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 HDI automatic in black with red leather the other day, it was £6,500, 60k miles, and full peugeot history. We fell in love with the way it looked, gorgeous with the red leather. Now, here is the question- would
  • Which smaller automatic estate? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am downsizing from a Legacy Outback with 185K on the clock for a smaller auto. We must have room for two dogs in the back so have looked at the Golf...
  • Vauxhall Astra Club, Automatic, 56 plate - Failing gear box, old recall?? Coolant in gear box 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    I bought the car 2nd hand in February 2011.  In the last few months the car hesitates with increased revs on pulling off then suddenly lurches...
  • Lext car 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our Lexus RX300 Navigator is getting old, like us. We love the comfort, space and style, but maintenance and repair costs make our eyes water. We do low...
  • Used manual car for under £1500 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently hold an automatic license and have held it for about 1 year and have driven a 2000 (mk1) Ford Focus LX auto 1.6 for about 1 year now. I am...
  • Recommend a small family car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Hello, our Ford Focus 1.6 has recently died (broken cambelt), and urgently need a new car. Like the medium sized cars, and need plently of boot space....
  • Thanks for your review of the Hyundai i10 - I bought one. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm writing to thank you for your column in Saturday's Telegraph and the car reviews on your website. Both have informed me with unbiased information and...
  • Delayed Delivery 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I ordered a VW Golf Match 1.6 DSG Bluemotion on October 18 2010 on behalf of my mother-in-law. I have been waiting and waiting. Today i have been told...
  • Disabled - needs high seat for easy access 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm an elderly driver with bad arthritis knees and need a high driver's seat for ease of access and decent leg room. Must be automatic, with petrol...
  • Astra 2001 8v auto - Various fault codes 2 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    2001 astra 8v automatic, z16se engine. The radiator fan failed to cut in while in traffic recently, and despite turning the engine off to try keep it cool it burst a hose. Once cooled down the hose was fixed and coolant replaced. The car then drove home without problem for about 60 miles
  • Which Polo? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law might swap her diesel Jetta for a Polo. Use: mainly local trips, v rarely 40 mile motorway trip. It must be automatic. Is diesel or petrol...
  • Is there a car that features three Isofix fittings on the second row other than the Citroen C4 Picasso? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a car with three Isofix fittings to take three child seats on the second row. I would rather not have a very large car like a Galaxy....
  • Maiden runner 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Could you advise on a used car for my daughter approx £2,000 - £2,500. Model and age info would be helpful and any advice as to professional check on vehicle...
  • Vengance is mine 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My new KIA Venga 2 (1.6 petrol Automatic) is averaging 25mpg over the first 1,500 miles. Is it normal for a new car to drink juice? Average consumption...
 

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