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  Is the Hyundai i30 auto a torque converter or an automatic clutch? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Kia Venga 1.6-litre automatic, which is nice, but I preferred the Hyundais I've had in the past. If I were to change I notice there is a 1.6-litre...
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  Need a versatie small auto 4 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2005 Toyota Yaris Verso automatic which has done 34,000 miles. It has been completely reliable and is in excellent condition, a good load-lugger...
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  Need a new MPV - any recommendations? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could give me some advice on people carriers? Our 2005 Galaxy TDI Ghia automatic with 100,000 miles on the clock collided with the central...
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  What's wrong with my Vauxhall Vectra automatic's gearbox? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Elite 1.9 TDCI automatic, only to find the gearbox to be in pretty bad shape. As I began to drive it it was...
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  Why are people using headlights during the daytime? 2 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Why is there a plague of car drivers driving in good daytime viability using full headlights? This habit is a minor irritation with old fashioned headlights...
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  Will my car fail its MoT for non-working blind spot warning? 5 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My car has developed a fault in that the Active Blind Spot system which is not working. Living in a rural part of Scotland this is no great concern however...
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  My Kuga PHEV has a CVT gearbox, are there problems with them? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 12 month old Ford Kuga PHEV recently and am very impressed with the automatic transmission which I believe is a CVT box? It's very smooth and...
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  Best sporty small SUV? 24 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am used to driving a 270bhp (remapped etc.) BMW E83 auto and need a similar replacement that is not too large. I don't exceed 5,000 miles per annum,...
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  Good value petrol all-wheel drive SUV - what should I buy? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy an automatic petrol SUV all-wheel drive for my daughter and two small children and a very large dog. I hope to do this for under £20,000....
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  Does the MoT extension apply to first MoTs? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is due to have its first MoT 7 June. Does the extension, granted as a result of Covid 19, apply to first MoTs?
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  What one car should me and my wife replace our cars with? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having had a car each my wife and I now only need one car. Things to consider are, we like to buy new, we only drive about 8000 miles a year, we want a...
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  Should we go for the 1.2 or 1.6 automatic 2017 Peugeot 3008? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are in the process of buying the new 2017 Peugeot 3008. My husband wants the 1.6 petrol automatic but I think we should get the 1.2 auto. He wants the...
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  Why does the boot on my Vectra automatically lock after 20 seconds? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Vectra see the boot locks after you pull away and then if you get out the car the boot will not open until you shut the front doors and then lock and...
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  After a petrol automatic car - what do you suggest? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is looking to exchange his Honda CR-V for a new/second hand car-depending upon price. He wants petrol, automatic and drivers seat with good height...
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  Need a used family car with low insurance 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am 42 years old and have just passed my driving test and am looking for a used five-door automatic family car with a petrol engine. My budget is up to...
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  Should I trade my Ford Fiesta for a used Audi A4? 4 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to sell my Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol, manual, 2006, 55000 miles) and get an Audi A4 B6 (2.0L, petrol, automatic, 2001, 95000 miles). The main...
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  Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I...
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  Automatic gearbox problem on Ford B-MAX 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an ex-demonstrator B-MAX from a Ford dealership in April 2015. Auto transmission 10,000 miles. Problem with seat belt chimes was fixed promptly...
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  Small new car advice? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are over 70 and looking to replace our Zafira with a smaller car but one that is still fairly easy to access. There is such a wide choice and we're...
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  CVT failure on Nissan Juke - where do I stand? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan has advised me that the automatic transmission on my Juke needs replacing. The car is 4 years old and has done only 20,000 miles. They have said...