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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 that they are adopting the same semi auto. So now please can you advise me of a proper automatic car that will be as reliable as the Yaris and Jazz?

Asked on 10 April 2010 by V.S., Chichester

Answered by Honest John

This one: the new KIA Venga 1.6 automatic:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=424
Or a Nissan Note 1.6 automatic:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=379
See tests for the demos or ease of entry and egress.

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