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What used auto with low emissions? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to find a 'good' second hand automatic car, no more than 2L, that has low tax band/ CO2 emissions, can you recommend any please? Have already... -
Recommend an automatic MPV to replace our Mazda Premacy? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I, both in our 70's, are looking to replace our ten-year old Mazda Premacy 2.0-litre petrol automatic with a similar MPV. Its successor, the... -
Can you recommend a car with a flat floor and easy access? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor',... -
Is £2,800 a reasonable price for repairing my father's Rover 75's automatic gearbox? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 88-year-old father was towing his caravan when the automatic gearbox of his 10-year-old Rover 75 2.0-litre turbodiesel failed. His Rover agent in Grantham... -
I want a semi-automatic car to replace my Honda Civic - should I consider a DSG auto? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Honda Civic ES 1.8 i-Shift semi-automatic with which I'm very happy. It's nearly time to consider something else, but Honda no longer... -
Out of Focus 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available... -
Which car for a tall first-time automatic driver? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend the best car for my son who has recently passed his test to drive an automatic car? He's 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 19 stone, and... -
Missis gears 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’m going round in circles. I need a replacement for my wife's Yaris automatic (this is her third and she was a fan). I test-drove a new Yaris awful automatic.... -
For those who wish to take Notes 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have been trying to decide on a new car for some time now, and are now looking at the Nissan Note automatic. However I was surprised to learn... -
Convertible asset 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Due to an unexpected inheritance I find myself being able to buy the car I want. However, I would like to buy a convertible with an automatic gearbox and... -
What is the best way to drive an automatic car? 4 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
What are the dos and don'ts of driving an automatic car? -
What is the best small car for an elderly lady? 20 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the best small car for an elderly lady? It needs to be secondhand, low mileage, reliable, petrol, automatic and good size boot. -
Is a flashing engine light an automatic MoT fail? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I know a permanently on engine light is an MoT fail but is a flashing engine light an automatic MoT fail as well? Our 2012 Fiat Panda is running like a... -
Are all Audi automatic gearboxes unreliable? 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have read that there have been a number of faults with Audi automatic gearboxes. Can you please let me know if these faults are still to be found in... -
Has automatic engine cut-off technology, as used on golf buggies, been used on cars? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Petrol engined golf buggies switch off when the footbrake is applied and automatically restart when the accelerator is pressed. Has this technology been... -
Which car has the best autobox? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Which car has the best autobox: Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max or Hyundai i20? -
Running in a new automatic 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
(1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able... -
Vauxhall Astra has failed after 59,000 miles - is the manufacture libel for repairs? 11 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car? -
Do automatic transmissions need dual mass flywheels? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Do automatic transmissions have or need dual mass flywheels? How do I know if a car has one? -
What automatic petrol car would you suggest for a 70 mile commute? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on what nearly new cars to consider buying. My company is moving and I will have to drive 70 miles to and from work with short...
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