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  Is there an alternative to my automatic to my Toyota Yaris which is less jerky when pulling away? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Yaris TR with the new-type combined automatic is now three years old and paid for. I find this type of automatic very jerky in first gear and very poor...
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  Automatic recommendation 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am not usually one to write in with my comments, however I must on this occasion after dealing with King Automatics in Epsom. My 2003 Grand Cherokee...
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  What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what...
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  Why is my Kia Sportage diesel automatic not starting? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2008 Kia Sportage that ran out of diesel. I've changed the diesel filter and bled the fuel. Primed the pump but it's still not starting. It's...
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  Mercedes-Benz CL500 auto - do I really need to change the gearbox oil? 6 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL500. It has covered 35,000 miles from new and my local dealer inform me that the automatic gearbox oil and filter should be...
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  How do I 'left foot brake'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  All advice I see says right foot on accelerator and brake, left foot static. I believe it would be better right foot on accelerator, left foot on brake....
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  Why doesn't the Fiat 500 automatic have a 'P' setting? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad recently bought an automatic Fiat 500 petrol which he likes. I've driven it this weekend and when switching it off I found I could only put it into...
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  Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
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  Should I be able to feel the gear changes in my Mazda 6? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it normal to be able to feel the gear change from first to second with an automatic gearbox when the engine is cold? Once the engine is warmed up the...
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  What do you think of the Peugeot 3008 automatic? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing the Peugeot 3000 auto six-speed. I am disabled and am only able to now drive automatics. Have you any opinions on these cars?
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  Apple rumble 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am hearing a rumble and gurgling noise through the front of my 1999 Renault Espace 2.0 automatic when driving. It doesn’t happen when stationery. It...
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  Can you recommend a reliable and comfortable car? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help me choose? I would like a medium size car, top priority is reliability but would like a good size boot 370+ltr, automatic and comfortable...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, automatic car with soft seats and suspension? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a life-changing operation and require a comfortable car with an automatic gearbox. I want soft suspension and soft seats. I want something similar...
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  Need a small automatic car with a high seating position - what do you recommend? 2 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Honda CR-V automatic, but my wife (who is in her 80s) is finding the car too big to drive. Can you recommend a smaller auto that will provide...
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  What's the best compact 4x4 automatic? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a 4x4 automatic that's narrower than our Ford Kuga. Nissan sold a Juke CVT (now discontinued). Is this a good solution?
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  Driving a CVT - should I always change to N when in traffic? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted...
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  Family automatic with plenty of luggage space - what would you recommend? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is expecting a second baby and needs a used automatic with plenty of space for her commute to school. Her average mileage is 8000 and a petrol...
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  Driving an automatic with two feet? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you advocate driving an automatic car with both feet?
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  Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but...
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  Can you recommend a 4-door automatic car with enough room for a wheelchair? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are using a Citroen Xsara Picasso but I have just had a right hip change and the next one is due later. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot...