Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » Autocratic transmission
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Autocratic transmission

Though it climbs local hills and accommodates golf clubs, the family Smart fortwo has an annoying gear change. What modest automatic should we try next to replace it please?

Asked on 16 May 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Toyota IQ. Has a CVT auto that works brilliantly. Not much longer than a Smart and can take 4, at a pinch. See test and video test at:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=360 Cheapest auto that’s any good is the Nissan Pixo Visia 4-speed at £6,905.

Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.

Honest Used Car Prices

From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.

Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....
Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
    Select a few terms below
Similar questions
I'm after some help in choosing a small, petrol, automatic car to replace my ageing 2005 Vectra SRI CDTi 150 (98,500 miles). My daily commute is a 60 mile round trip on A roads / motorways and I do short...
I currently own a 2006 model Toyota Yaris T Spirit five-door with automated manual gearbox. Would like to replace it with similar car with same features. It must be automatic with keyless ignition, movable...
I've helped my disabled 78 year old neighbour buy new cars every four years because previously she could not negotiate a sensible price. We've bought three Nissan Micra autos which have served her well....