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Hit or myth? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
To counterbalance the negative feedback on VW I am pleased to report that I am a happy owner of a VW Passat. I bought my first Passat, a V5 automatic,... -
Cars in New Zealand 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are moving to New Zealand. Most used cars there are imported with low mileage from Japan. Can you please recommend a used, reliable 5 door automatic... -
Mondeo won't engage gears 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 Mondeo V6 Auto. 74,000mls. Clean car with full history. I have owned it for four months and it has been absolutely faultless. However,... -
Which automatic gearboxes are used by Addison Lee Ford Galaxies? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had occasion to use Addison Lee mini cabs recently. They run a fleet of Ford Galaxys and the drivetrain seems to be particularly smooth. Do you... -
Need a seven seat 4x4 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please. She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the... -
Avensis 2.0 vvti reliability - any Opinons/comment 26 Apr 2011 (Forum)
I am considfering buying an Avensis estate (or possibly a honda accord) it will be an automatic model, so would come with the 2.0 vvti engine ( I've not seen any 1.8auto estates advetised anywhere) My budget is at the "cheaper" end of the market so most of the cars I've seen -
Economical small car with space for a wheelchair 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to... -
Which small MPV? 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
For a large family, our T reg Volkswagen Sharan has performed sterling work, but is now getting tired. Changes in the family mean that we can go from... -
Buying a left-hand drive car in the UK 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am contacting u from South Africa and am due soon to go to the UK to buy a car. Im looking to buy a small RED convertible, four-seater automatic with... -
Ford Fiesta - Small used auto for 5k - Fiesta a bad choice? 23 Jan 2011 (Forum)
I'm looking for some advice on buying a small automatic car. The car will be shared between myself and my girlfriend and needs to be a "conventional" automatic box as opposed to a semi-auto or CVT. The car needs to be of Fiesta / Clio size but not any smaller as I am 6' 3" and dont fancy hopping -
What sort of fuel economy can I expect from the Toyota Aygo and iQ? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 206 1.4 auto that normally gives me 40mpg, plus or minus about 2mpg. I am looking for better economy and the Toyota Aygo and iQ have combined... -
Smooth customer - looking for the right auto 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the... -
Passion killer 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have got an eight-year-old Smart Passion convertible, semi automatic that has done approx 45,000 miles. So far so good. But it is beginning to cost me... -
My Vauxhall Vectra automatic is creeping forward at tickover - what's wrong with it? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 auto. The ECU light has just started to come on when driving and this has only happened after the last service.... -
Do I really need to have a fuel system clean every six months? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Nissan have advised me that they recommend a fuel system clean every six months and will carry one out automatically when they service my car, unless I... -
Amber nicked-her? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
A Warning for drivers and cyclists. An instructor on a 4 hour Speed Awareness Course - offered as an alternative to 3 points on your licence - informed... -
What's causing our Volkswagen Sharan to lose power? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan automatic. It has done 121,000 miles on the clock, whilst we have only had it around one month and have had a service... -
Rhayader trap 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said... -
Greyhound, or Lurcher? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to find your reply on the new Honda Jazz automatic gearbox and problems with the gear change, which I read in the Telegraph earlier this year.... -
Adaptor plug 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving automatic cars for more than thirty years and have found that your advice to left foot brake to be a great advantage. My reason for...