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• Garage door - Automatic Roller door 14 May 2010 (Forum)
  I recently got a 10.2ft glideroll roller door with a merlin 430r electric operator. I was going to get my builder to install it but he said it was better...
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 v8 wj 1999 - automatic gearbox banging into gear 25 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  got a problem on my grand cherokee when selecting 1st or reverse it bangs into gear then as you drive it again it bangs into 2/3/4th gear with a bit of...
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  Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...
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  Cara fan 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a caravan towcar to pull 1,800kg. What do you recommend?
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  Hip hip hooray 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is just recovering well from a total hip replacement that was followed by an unexpected Triple Bypass. He would love to change his Honda CR-V...
• I would like to invent.... 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I would like to invent .... An automatic speed sensitive warning sign triggered by tailgaters. It would be more sensitive in colder temperatures or when the wipers were activated. It could be something like a parking sensor which detects another vehicle driving too close and flashes a warning
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  Up in the air 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearly 78 years old and have owned a number of SAAB convertibles over the years and think they are super cars. However, I have now developed a slightly...
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  Knees up 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My left knee requires surgery, and I drive a considerable number of miles to work. I have been looking for an automatic diesel saloon (preferably 4-wheel...
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  Lab test 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a smaller estate car that is comfortable, economical, reliable, automatic, petrol new or up to 3yrs old. The entry height over the bumper...
• Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - LPG conversion on 2000 2.5 v6 automatic. 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm after some of your valuable advice and opinions I have just been offered my parents ford cougar as they are buying a new car, they are giving...
• Mitsubishi i-car (2007 - ) - Mitsubishi i-car 3 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Saw one of these cute little things in the local dealer, and had a test drive yesterday. Surprisingly nice to drive; the 660 cc engine is turbocharged, mounted in the rear (it is rear wheel drive). Ride is better than the Smart car, and so is the gearbox - a proper automatic instead of the jerky
• Another "what car should I buy?" post 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  so probably a diesel, and not a 4x4. But also hoping for something with a bit of style and reasonably fun to drive, so not an MPV. Would like something a bit smarter & more refined than Ford, Skoda etc (yes I know, I'm throwing money away). And wife requests an automatic. Budget: under £20k
• A question about diesel automatics? 17 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm in the process of choosing my new car and a question has popped into my head and I'm sure that you guys will know the answer. I'm looking for...
• Am I asking the Impossible 17 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  and cut my fuel bills. The second is that the prolonged periods of regular driving have aggravted my sciatica and back probelms, particulaly in my clutch leg, so I was thinking I ought to get an automatic to help stop this. my probelm therefore is that i want a small, fuel econonic, cheap to buy (ie
• 100 Year Old Driving School & ROSPA 13 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Watching 100 Year Old Driving School last night and i saw a RSPOA (Royal Society Prevention of Accidents) recommend an automatic to a older lady as she was always in the wrong gear. We have heard plenty of horror stories re autos and older drivers Bad Advice from such a body....
• VW Scirocco 2.0TDi - Stop Start in turbo diesel 20 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I have a 2015 Scirocco 2.0TDi with start stop function. I've read that it is recommended idling a turbo diesel for a few minutes after a long motorway run to avoid damaging the turbo but how does this work with the start stop facility kicking in automatically when coming to a stop on the off
• Audi A3 Sportback - =DIESEL - HXS Gerarbox code 12 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have recently purchesed an Audi A3 Sportback, has a BKD engine code and a HXS gearbox code.   The Automatic gearbox needs replacing, I have found 3 to 4 replacement gearboxes but not a HXS code.   Does anyone know if a HLE code gearbox would
• Meredes 220 cdi estate - Electical 9 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All, just thinking of buying a Mercedes 2002 220 cdi estate, I have found one problem the automatic display on the dash is not working, ( Which shows what gear you are in) is only 1/4 working this a bulb, or a printed circit?  Is there anythink else I need to be aware off
• Landrover Freelander 2008 - electric window fault 18 May 2012 (Forum)
  the drivers door window, goes up on automatic and then as soon as it reaches the top of the cycle (i.e.fully closed) immediately comes back down again to fully open !! Is this a familiar fault and /or has someone suffered something similar. I am keen to know what sort of repair bill I am likely
• Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat - Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat? 21 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I've narrowed it down to one of the above. Which would you go for and why? I'm after a diesel automatic with reasonable running costs/fuel consumption, and looking to spend around £10k max (second hand) but I'm not sure which... Thanks :)