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What first car would you recommend for our teenage daughter? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter turns seventeen next month and driving lessons are booked. The family car is an automatic. With a budget of between £5000-£6000, what would... -
What's the best extended cab pick-up truck with an auto gearbox? 17 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a UK/EU pick-up truck with an extended cab (not full crew cab), that has automatic gearbox and as many creature comforts as possible,... -
Can you suggest an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Estate? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one... -
Could you suggest a small, comfortable crossover? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m 72 and have a 2013 Honda CR-V petrol automatic. I love the car, especially the fully adjustable driver’s seat as I have a bad back. However, I have... -
What automatic car should I replace my old Kia Picanto with? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2005 Kia Picanto (automatic) with something similar, but more up to date. My budget is up to £8000 and a torque converter would... -
Jaguar XJ6 rear doors won't lock 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ6. The rear door locks have started locking only intermittently - mostly failing to lock, but occasionally locking. Is there anything... -
What do you think is the best classic sports car to buy? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s best friend will reach a milestone birthday shortly and her husband has offered to buy her a Healey 3000. Her last sports car was a MGF. What... -
The dashboard dials in my car keep going crazy - how do I stop these time travelling episodes? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Megane dashboard dials keep going haywire, like the DeLorean's dashboard in Back to the Future, about 20 minutes into a drive. They go back... -
What's the best car for a growing family? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are expecting our first child and we currently a 2015 BMW 420d Coupe. The BMW is on a two year lease PCP ending June 2017. My two questions... -
Rover 75 replacement? 8 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Rover 75 diesel automatic from new in 2005 and must start thinking about its replacement. This will need to be 4 door, diesel or petrol... -
Automatics - what gear should I use at the traffic lights? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
What's the best gear to use on an automatic when stopped at traffic lights? I drive a 2006 Jaguar XJ and generally use 'D'. I used to use 'N' and apply... -
Which version of the Land Rover Discovery 4 should I get? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2000 model, which has done 150,000 miles, with a Land Rover Discovery 4 and, as it will be the last big car I... -
What alternatives are there to the Audi A3 automatic? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your reply to my email re purchase of an automatic Audi A3. You say there are other models that are better value for money, so could you... -
Which automatic car with a comfortable ride to replace my Vauxhall Omega? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car of up to one year old, automatic, of a similar size to my 10-year-old Vauxhall Omega or bit smaller, with a soft ride, quite good... -
What is my car worth and where can I sell it safely? 15 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have an MG ZS Exclusive automatic 2020 silver grey with 11000 miles. Alas, I am giving up driving and wish to sell. What would be the best method, in... -
I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,... -
Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC40 to improve the ride comfort? 13 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can I change my wheels to 18-inch from 19-inch on my Volvo XC40 T5? I have had two different opinions from Volvo dealers. I find the ride hard on 19-inch... -
What's the best small SUV with a comfortable ride quality? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I (both in our mid-eighties) have a 10-year-old petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT auto in which we drive about 6,000 miles per year. We particularly... -
Can you recommend a used car for towing a small caravan? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance... -
Is the S Tronic gearbox problematic? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is wanting to buy a petrol Audi Q2 with the S-Tronic gearbox. You often advise against particular types of automatic or semi-automatic gearboxes....
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