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  Shifting people, not gears 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please may I ask your opinion? If I have £10, 000 to spend, want an automatic MPV (for children, bikes etc) should I get a second hand Ford C-Max or a...
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  Compacted Compact 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My friend, who is no longer in the first flush of youth, is considering replacing his P-reg automatic BMW 3 Series Compact, as maintenance costs are escalating....
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  Higher cars 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2000X Toyota Corolla automatic and need to change it for a similar car with higher seating as I am elderly. My present car has a large boot space...
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  I'm moving from a normal automatic to a CVT gearbox - are they very different to drive? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  After nearly eight years of living with the 2015 Honda CRV automatic we are getting the new Jazz in March. I haven't driven a CVT model before, and wonder...
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  Which automatic MPV is most reliable for under £7000? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for an automatic 7-seater for under £7000. Any type of vehicle will be considered, ideally not larger than a Galaxy, which is reasonably...
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on a torque converter gearbox? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals?
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  What's the best car to it a fold-up electric buggy in? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My disabled sister has bought a small, fold-up electric buggy to give her mobility when she is out of her car. She needs a car that can be fitted with...
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  Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't...
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  Gearbox issues with Toyota Aygo auto 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Aygo is an automatic. I am a blue card disabled driver and use my car a lot to get around. I have just had the clutch replaced and now the vehicle...
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  Need a baby friendly automatic used car 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used automatic vehicle that is as safe and modern for £5k. I am due to have a baby next year and it would be great to get something...
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  Which small autos are the most reliable? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a secondhand Toyota Yaris automatic for £2500. However, I'm struggling to find one, are there any other automatic car makes and models that...
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  What small automatic would you recommend for £9000? 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What small to medium size 5 door petrol automatic hatchbacks can you recommend for £9,000? Usage mainly in town and occasional motorway trips. Reliability...
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  Which 4x4 crossover with an automatic gearbox? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase either a crossover or 4 x 4 vehicle. My main criteria are: High ground clearance (farm roads, rough ground), comfort and either...
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  Small petrol automatic - recommendations please? 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for something with five-doors to replace our beloved Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6JTDm 120PS, which isn't practical with kids. It's our second car and...
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  Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first...
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  Which small automatic? 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a cheap to run/repair economical car which will do about 16,000 miles a year. My wife has an automatic license & so that limits...
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  Automatic decision 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central...
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  Could pressing the wrong pedal have caused these old ladies to crash their automatic cars? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know two elderly ladies who have each written off their nearly-new automatic cars due to lack of control. I am convinced that, in their cases, the problem...
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  Can you recommend a small automatic 4x4? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a secondhand small 4x4 for my mother. It needs to be able to house two smallish dogs in the boot. She does about 6000 miles a year and...
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  Spaghetti Carbonerror? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a two-year-old BMW X3 3.0 Diesel Automatic. The 'birth certificate' for this car states it has CO2 emissions of 226g/km, which just puts it into...