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• Honda CR-V - Honda 2014 CR-V 2.0 Petrol Automatic MPG 8 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hello I just bought a CRV 2014 petrol 2.0 automatic. I do all in town London driving and I'm getting around 25MPG, often less. I have the eco option on, and I very rarely go over 30MPH. Is this normal? how can imporve on this.?  
• All Makes - Dual-clutch automatic gearbox 15 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The older style auto gearboxes "slush-box" seem to be going out of fashion.  Is it possible to ceep, with no throttle input, with the newer dual-clutch automatic gearboxes?   Are they now more reliable or are they still having many failures with reliability?  I need
• Skoda Octavia Estate - Petrol Automatic Estate - Any Suggestions 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I'd like to replace my 11 year old Skoda Octavian estate (2.0 litre petrol, manual). I'd like something very similar but with automatic transmission. Most auto estates seem to be diesel. Any suggestions for a petrol estate? Buying new, budget 25k absolute max. Less than 10000 miles per year
• toyota yaris - semi automatic gearbox replacement cost? 11 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, i was wondering if anyone knew the approximate cost of replacing the gearbox, on a semi automatic yaris, it's an '05 and has mileage in the twenties, and the whole gearbox has gone on it. Does anyone know also why this might have happened to a car with such low mileage too? Any advice etc
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - Not used Automatic Primera for seven months. 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have not used my 1996 automatic Primera for seven months. I would like to start using it again. What do I need to check. Thoughts that occur to me are deterioration of petrol, oil and rubber components. Any advice so that I can make a safe trip to the MOT test. Regards
• Which Small Automatic? 23 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my left knee and it looks like I need a car with an automatic transmission. It has to be reliable. I'd prefer something small (no bigger than my Mazda 323 because of a narrow garage). I'd also like something with a bit of oomph that handles well. I have a horrible feeling
• Honda CRV Automatic 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Had a lift in a new CRV Automatic yesterday.A very smooth and comfortable vehicle. Gear shift lever on dashboard was a novel sight. Do these vehicles have any over ride buttons/levers for when the going gets tricky e.g. snow? The owner tells me he bought it for his wife to commute to Buxton
• Small engined automatics 13 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Need some advice... Has anyone ever driven a small engined automatic car such as a 1.3 or under? Looking at the new 1.0 Charade, Sirion and the soon to be released 1.1 Picanto from Kia. Are these cars unusable or are they simply slow? Could you get away with one from day to day if you don't go
• Nissan Micra 25 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  On this site they state that the new nissan micra auto is not a tiptronic or cvt box, and state it is a normal 4 speed auto. On the nissan site it says that the box is electronic. Does this mean it is not a proper mechanical automatic box and one of these F Speed type electrical things that won't
• Small secondhand automatic? 6 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Could anyone recommend a small reliable automatic for my wife? Our maximum budget is £2,000 which is somewhat limiting. Have spotted a few 1990-92 Renault Clio autos within price band, but the guides warn against old Renault autos for poor reliability. Most important factor is reliability. I'd
• Nissan Note automatic gearbox 28 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  It looks to me as if they changed the box from torque convertor to CVT. Can anyone tell me when please?
• Automatics - [P] vs [N] + parking brake 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  What is the difference between these two and which is better option while standing stationary in traffic?
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  How often should the gearbox oil be changed on a Powershift automatic? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I contacted two Ford dealers to check the frequency for a transmission oil change in my 2016 Ford Kuga. Both say there is no need to change the oil yet...
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  What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved...
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  How often should I change the automatic transmission fluid in my car? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 328i has done 66,000 miles and as it’s now 10 years old I wonder whether I should arrange for the automatic gearbox to have an oil/filter change?
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  Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV? 6 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
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  Best auto car for reliability for £5000? 6 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful if you could suggest a number of petrol automatic cars for a young driver. He has a budget of up to £5500.
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  Which is the best Citroen gearbox? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are Citroen's different auto gearboxes (EAT6, EGS6, ETG5) and which is the best and most reliable?
• Mercedes benz b200 Automatic - Faulty Gear Box 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I recently has a break down with my car due to the automatic gear box packing up. It is a 2008 diesel  model The vehicle has been serviced regularly with the dealer and suddenly the automatic transmission stalled after doing about 40,000 miles and on the overall has run up a mileage
• All automatics and DSG - Left foot braking automatics pointless & dangerous 7 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  autos from Subaru to 735i as well as 22 manual cars and have never braked with the left foot in any of them.  Forget rallying, it is an utterly pointless practice on the road.  If the driver cannot control a two-pedal automatic with one foot they simply should not be driving.