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Is my 1996 Fiat Brava automatic's yellow dipstick for the transmission oil? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Fiat Brava Automatic. When I go around corners the oil light flashes on the dashboard. I have checked the oil levels and the red dipstick... -
Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going... -
Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as... -
I replaced my automatic Honda Jazz with a newer model but why is the automatic gearbox of lower quality? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
After five years with an automatic Honda Jazz, I have switched to the new Jazz (also fully automatic) and I find the transmission quite a disappointment.... -
What's the most comfortable medium sized SUV? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
We need to find the most comfortable riding, reasonably well equipped small/medium sized petrol automatic SUV for up to £30K and wondered what you recommend? -
Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving.... -
The automatic gearbox in our Nissan Juke has seized. Should Nissan contribute to the repair? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s 6-year-old, 36,000-mile Nissan Juke has a seized automatic gearbox. There appears to be a lot of similar problems with the automatic gearbox.... -
What's the best budget £5k small auto? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small automatic can you recommend? My precious Toyota Yaris has just failed its MoT and needs work that is more than the car is worth. My budget is... -
How long should the clutch on a Peugeot automatic last? 18 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My mother in law bought a Peugeot 208 a year ago and with 18,000 miles on the clock. The “clutch", which even though it is an automatic, has started going... -
Small auto fpr £14,000 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law wishes to replace her Fabia Estate with a similar sized automatic car, that can take golf clubs. Her budget is £14k and would also like... -
Buying a Kia Sorento diesel automatic 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've just spent two weeks driving around Texas in a hired new Kia Sorento petrol automatic 7 seater and was very impressed with it, so much so that I'm... -
Vauxhall Corsa - repair or scrap? 23 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a work colleague who is 18 years old and drives a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa automatic. She has already spent £900 on repairs and has now been told she... -
Can you recommend an automatic with a high seating position for short journeys? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We've recently moved to the Isle of Wight and need a car to replace our 11-year-old Zafira. It will be used mostly for short runs of a couple of miles... -
Which automatic should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Golf with? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would value your opinion on which would be the best automatic for me. At present I own and run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match DSG. I have had the... -
Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car.... -
Foot bawl 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Might I just chime in on the debate of left foot braking in automatic cars. I started left foot braking shortly after buying my first automatic and, save... -
Automatic assumption 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a Honda CR-V, but am unwilling to do so while it still retains the obsolescent diesel engine instead of the new design, as now... -
Clutch blag 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Hyundai i30 1.4 ES, purchased new in April 2010. It has needed three replacement internal mirrors (a known vibration fault) and in April this year... -
What's a reliable estate car? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an automatic petrol estate to take me and the dog away for some long weekends, for around £8500. What do you suggest? -
Ford Focus - how reliable is the PowerShift automatic gearbox? 6 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
How good or bad is the Powershift automatic transmission in comparison to a conventional torque converter transmission?