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  Defeeted 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A recent discussion with some friends concerning left foot braking in an automatic prompted me to write this e-mail. I have driven automatics for around...
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  What automatic car would you suggest for an elderly couple? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have decided to swap our 2003 automatic Honda Jazz for an automatic car that has high seats and is suitable for low mileage. What would you recommend...
• Small Automatics - Why Not? 9 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I was interested to read HJ's comment on the Toyota Soluna:- "So, a great little car. Certainly the best small automatic I have ever driven. But sadly a car we are unlikely to see in the UK. Small four door autos just don't sell big-time in the UK," My wife, daughter and daughter-in-law all drive
• Diesel automatic? 23 May 2003 (Forum)
  Any reliable diesel automatics, (2nd hand) up to £10k? Would have to last the next 10 years Comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
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  Are Ford automatic gearboxes reliable? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am downsizing from a Hyundai ix35 and am considering one of the smaller Fords - the Fiesta or Focus. I want an automatic transmission but I understand...
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  What petrol automatics would you recommend to replace my Volkswagen Passat? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Passat DSG with a similar sized petrol automatic. I have a budget of up to £25,000. Contenders at present include...
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  What cars could you recommend that have a smooth and reliable automatic gearbox? 24 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have the wonderful 8-speed ZF auto box in my 2015 BMW 4 Series. I can't afford to keep the BMW but I do like a silky smooth automatic transmission. What...
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto refusing to change gear 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 220CDI, 2008 model. Recently, I have been experiencing problems with the automatic transmission, in that the car...
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  Replacing a Smart with a different small automatic? 8 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my smart passion as I need to transport a toddler. Want it to be as small as possible and an automatic so the Citroen C1 and Peugeot...
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  The ins and outs 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Yaris Semi Automatic and hate the lurching effect. I had decided to buy the new Jazz and now discover from the article in last week's Motoring...
• Another automatic question 10 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  I've had a few trips to the US over the years and all the cars I've rented have been automatics and presumably TC automatics. I've always wondered whether, when you're waiting at a junction or in a traffic jam, it's best to put the car into neutral or leave it in Drive but put your foot
• Golf diesel automatic - VW Golf diesel automatic gear box failure 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  Has anyone else experienced a breakdown due to the failure of the computer that runs the gearbox, it led to loss of power and eventually stopped on a roundabout....
• Mondeo tdci 130 automatic 23 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  hi, I know there is lots of discussion on here about the 130 tdci....But I wanted to get more infromation on this engine in automatic form. Has anyone experience of running these to high miles? if so what were they like vs the manual. And also if anyone has remapped the automatic tdci
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  What's the best used, small, automatic car? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a...
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  Automatic increase 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it inevitable that a diesel automatic cars must have costly high VED rates because of their exhaust emissions? I have looked at the TDCI Mondeo and...
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  Can I disable the automatic locking on my MG ZS EV? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 70 plate MG ZS EV. It has automatic central locking when the car travels above a set speed ? 10 or 20mph. Is it possible...
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  Need an MPV with a reliable auto gearbox 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to replace my 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso petrol automatic with a car of similar size and a reliable automatic gearbox. However, I'm finding...
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Automatic gearbox 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  How do I check my automatic gearbox fluid, should the engine be running whilst I check the fluid?  Thanks.
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  Buying First Car - Manual or Automatic? 2 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently learning to drive in a manual and have actually found it quite easy to do. I am also starting to look at buying my first car. As i'm learning...
• Automatic Only Licence 29 May 2019 (Forum)
  A lady I know is coming up to 40. She started learning to drive half a lifetime ago but never followed it through. Now with a young son she is keen to start driving as public transport cannot be relied on. She wants to go for an automatic licence but her partner (who coincidentally drives