Refine by channel:  Ask HJ (4826)    Forum (3049)    News (1352)    Article (85)    productReview (74)    FAQs (16)    Good Garages (7)    roadtest (4)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  The short and the tall 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad is getting on in years and is looking to replace his SAAB with a car with an elevated driving position. He has taken a shine to the Toyota RAV-4,...
• 
  Dodgy challenger 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a dodgy back, and a large dog, and I have to do a high mileage. But I also want to be as green as possible. I therefore want a diesel automatic...
• 
  Doggy bags 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering a replacement for our Volvo V40 under Scrappage and would be grateful for your advice on suitable alternatives. It has to be automatic...
• 
  Contradictory requirement 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption.
• 
  Shifting circumstances 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it reasonable to assume that a Honda i-shift is similar to the VW DSG system, which I have acquired on a new 1.4 Polo and have not found it easy to...
• 
  March mellow 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am now a widower in my mid seventies and still wish to do a certain amount of convenient motoring, short and long distances. It seems to me that the...
• 
  Musical chairs 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to purchase a new car and I can't decide between the Honda Jazz and the Nissan Note. I like the clever interior of the Jazz and the idea...
• 
  Chauffeur-nistic 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend who has very limited mobility but can easily (relative that is) get into my small Smart is looking for a car he can buy using the scrappage scheme...
• Toyota Landcruiser 100 Amazon (1998 - 2008) - 96 4.5 automatic transmission "shift shock" 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I am a UK citisen, recently moved out to Oman with family on a technical job. Last 7 cars have been Toyotas and delighted with the reliability...
• 
  Drive-in move me 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After my stroke two years ago, my husband purchased a Renault Kangoo 1.6 petrol, automatic, Lewis Reed conversion with ramp to transport me in my electric...
• 
  Transmission period 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a definitive answer to BMWs auto gearbox 'sealed for life' conundrum? I have trawled the internet, including your hallowed pages, but there still...
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 1999 2.0L SE Automatic Humming Noise 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I recently purchased the above vehicle (57,000 mls). There is a persistant humming (almost resonating) noise coming from the front offside wheel area (difficult...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Motorpoint vs dealer - comments appreciated 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  In the ongoing search for a suitable automatic for my dad, he is now seriously interested in a used Xsara PicassoExclusive 2.0 petrol automatic as it meets all his "criteria". Motorpoint in Glasgow have an 07 with 13032 miles for £8699 (with electric sunroof which I believe was an option) Citroen
• VW Passat S TDi PD (130) Auto 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a: VW Passat S TDi PD (130) Automatic 2005 (05) which has covered just 11000 miles. My question is with regards to Fuel Economy, I have the computer on board which works out the MPG whilst driving and on average until reset at every refill. This car is driven 75% around
• "classic" Mercedes - Sell or keep ?? 8 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, I am in a dilemma I hope someone can help me with... I have 2 relatively old Mercedes cars, which are not used very much, One of which was used by my sister until recently but she has moved to London and so no longer has any use for it. The oldest is a W123 230E saloon, automatic from
• Mercedes 230E steering lock/leads 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  a dead lead ie. negative earth, and the red light automatically flashes. My problem is getting to the back of the steering lock which seems to involve removing vast amounts of dashboard (does it). Is there another way I can pick up another positive lead that will go dead when the engine is switched off
• Dishonest John's Guide - all true 7 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Loved the latest addition to the site. Until recently we had a Vauxhall Omega V6 automatic on our company car fleet. I borrowed it to nip home at lunchtime - on the way back it lost power and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree with warning lights and messages. In to the Vauxhall main
• mk1 citroen grand picasso c4 - electric parking brake 7 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  can anyone help please. I amtrying to find out how to engage and also disengage the electric parking brake on this car i have owned it about a year and it used to come on and off automatically but has stopped and there is a warining symbol on the dash saying park brake off ? any
• Honda Civic - What type of auto transmission 18 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  A friend of mine in France is looking at buying a 2012 Honda Civic 9 1.8. automatic petrol.  Am I right in thinking the series 9 Civic auto is a torque convertor box and that it was the series 8 that had the dodgy Ishift?  Are there any things to watch out for with this model of Civic
• 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Skoda LED lights: The lights should automatically adjust with whatever load is being carried. You can see this happen whenever you start the car - the lights should do a little 'dance' once key is turned. I'd advice checking the light settings on the infortainment menu system. LED's can be set