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What's the best small automatic for a new driver?
I am a new driver in my late 20s looking for a second-hand automatic car. I learnt to drive on a manual, but with the amount of traffic in my area, a manual is sheer punishment. I am looking to stay below £5k mark and have been looking at cars like the Volkswagen Up, SEAT Mii, Skoda Citigo and the Toyota Aygo. What would be a good option for a second hand automatic for a new driver?
Asked on 7 June 2019 by Vi Taseva
Answered by
Andrew Brady
The cars you've mentioned all use irritating automated manual gearboxes, which can be slow to respond and jerky to use. We'd be looking for a Suzuki Swift. It's a very reliable choice, with a good four-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. Alternatively, consider a Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto - both also use proper torque-converter transmissions that ought to be reliable.
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