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  Has towning my Galaxy caused damage? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic Ford Galaxy was towed off the ground. I was told it was the alternator. Not so - the car starts but gears are not engaging properly. Is it...
• Volvo Mercedes Volkswagen - Choice from range of automatics available 10 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I am finding out information to help me when I next renew my car.  I would prefer an automatic but there is rather a bewildering choice.  I am keen to know about reliability and smoothness of system.  Also at what mileage might there be costly repairs ( I know
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  What small diesel automatic? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new but not too big diesel automatic - what do you recommend?
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  What economical automatic for a familly? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have the opportunity to get a lease car from work so we don't need to worry about tax and maintenance, etc. What is the most economical car that...
• Honda Civic 02-05 - Honda Civic 02-05 Automatic transmission, good? 11 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I'm set on a Honda Civic 1.6 SE Sport or 1.7 Diesel around 02, preferably 05. But I can't help but notice there's an astounding amount of 1.6 Civics, around the 58-70k mark all automatics, was there something of a fault around this area as yesterday I found at least six, all very cheaply priced
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  Inexpensive 4WD saloon 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a saloon car which is automatic and has the option to engage 4 wheel drive mode for bad weather. I am looking at mid range price.
• Any - Pedal size of accelerator on UK automatics, 22 Mar 2011 (Forum)
   I need a small automatic as I have arthritis in my feet but all the cars I have looked at have exactly the same accelerator as in a three pedal car. It is just too narrow and too small. I have been advised to contact an adaptations expert but that costs money. If I have go
• Advice on nearly new small automatic purchase 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I am looking to change from my 52 plate Seat Leon 1.8 SE automatic to something a little smaller. I need an automatic due to slight mobility issue with my left arm. I findmyself totally confused by the options, and am hoping for some solid advice from people who actually know about cars (unlike
• Can i improve economy of an automatic? 7 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I am interested in a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 diesel with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. When in D (drive) i can flick the selector towards left and change the gears manually. When in D i noticed that at around 50mph the car is in 5 th gear (dashboard display tells
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  Can you recommend an automatic supermini for less than £6000? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is in need of an automatic supermini. Are there any you would recommend? Her budget is up to £6000, year 2003-2006 approx. It must have air conditioning...
• Cost effective small automatic 13 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  hello in the near future and hopefully no more than a few months, my daughter may want to buy a small automatic car as she has recently passed her test on a auto. She is not sure what car she learnt to drive in or took her test in other than it was a small car and a automatic - lol. my question
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 (1995 - 2002) - '00 E430 Automatic Gearbox Won't Respond 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My Father's 2000X Mercedes E430 has an intermittent problem with the automatic gearbox. One of two things happens. Either: 1. The gearbox goes into neutral while driving (usually on acceleration), and refuses to go back into gear. or 2. The gearbox gets stuck in one gear and will not change either
• Oh dear 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Automatic Honda and a big bore exhaust. What a lovely noise. MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... Why do automatics have to sound so...well...lame?
• Recommendations for a new family automatic please 14 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Hi chaps, My current car had to be sc***ped due to rust so I'm now looking for a replacement. Budget is  £13k  looking for petrol or hybrid automatic. Like the look of Mazda 6 (petrol) just wondering where there are any other options I have missed? Hatchback
• Looking for my 1st Automatic little car to buy? 9 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  I need advice please on which car should buy, I need a smallish car which has to be Automatic because I’m partially disabled and has to have satnav, rear and back parking sensors, good drivers seat because I suffer with my back, and good mpg as well. Hope you can help me.
• Confused - Automatic or Manual on luxury car? 12 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I watch a few YouTube videos on cars.  I happy to seen a well known YouTuber, who scorned someone had got a manual in an high end luxury car.  However, another YouTube enthusiast M539, did n't like automatic on his BMW, and preferred manual on country windy roads
• can you bump move an automatic 2 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  When I had a vehicle with a manual gearbox if it stopped and I put it into a low gear and pressed the starter/ignition I could move it forward on the ignition.  Handy to get it off the road onto the verge on breakdown. Now I have automatic will the same apply if I select drive
• any - Car Insurance for automatic 15 May 2020 (Forum)
  I read in todays paper, I won't say which one as it tends to set people off in another direction, that it can cost £100 more on the premium for driving an automatic car. Apparently the reason is due to the added complication of auto boxes and cost to repair?  Since when has
• Will we all be driving automatics? 29 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  I get WhatCar every month and the new cars all seem to be either hybrid or full electric models.All of these cars, by their very nature, are automatics so does this mean that slowly manuals are going to disappear? Do you think the manufacturers will produce a manual version of an electric car? I
• Hyundai ix20 Kia Venga - Automatic transmission 13 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I don't do enough miles to make mpg a priority.  Whilst there have been numerous threads about autos this is specific to two cars.  Not essential but long term I would prefer auto.  Budget not to exceed 11,000 pounds.  Some have 4 speed automatic transmission and some e