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  We got 53.3mpg from our Citroen C3 automatic, which is also comfortable and easy to enter. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I can agree with your answer to the gentleman who wanted a comfortable car for his wife. We have a Citroen C3 1.6VTI Executive automatic that is very comfortable...
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  Which small automatic car would make a good replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Vauxhall Vectra Elite. I have now finished work, as I am a pensioner and would like to downsize a little to a type similar to a Corsa for economical...
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  Should we replace our Rover 416 with a Kia Cee'd or Skoda Fabia? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new motor prior to my retirement. At present I use an old Rover 416 automatic and having been looking at a Kia Cee'd and...
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  Is the BMW 5 Series 8-gear auto more fuel efficient than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7-speed? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the...
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  Is my 1996 Fiat Brava automatic's yellow dipstick for the transmission oil? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Fiat Brava Automatic. When I go around corners the oil light flashes on the dashboard. I have checked the oil levels and the red dipstick...
• Any - Automatics and flat spots 19 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I have read of some autos, esp i x20 and Venga having 'flat spots'.  What does this mean? Is it significant ? Thanks for advice.
• 2009 Mini Cooper D convertible automatic - 2nd Hand Purchase 11 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  How much should I pay a private seller?
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  Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going...
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  Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as...
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  I replaced my automatic Honda Jazz with a newer model but why is the automatic gearbox of lower quality? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After five years with an automatic Honda Jazz, I have switched to the new Jazz (also fully automatic) and I find the transmission quite a disappointment....
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  Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving....
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  What's the most comfortable medium sized SUV? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We need to find the most comfortable riding, reasonably well equipped small/medium sized petrol automatic SUV for up to £30K and wondered what you recommend?
• Automatic SUV Recommendations 7 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, Following knee surgery I'm looking to buy a diesel automatic SUV. Now the last time I drove an automatic was years ago and I remember not being very impressed. It was sluggish and when it eventually decided to change gear it lurched forward whilst doing so. I'm sure times have changed
• Fit three kids seats in the back 19 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, My daughter would like to downsize from a big seven seater automatic, to a more conventional size / economical car,  has anyone any experience of which automatic car priced upto £6000 car could accommodate one isofix swivel baby seat, one other stage two child seat, and one
• Manuals vs automatics 29 May 2019 (Forum)
  Reading all the disputes about left versus right-foot braking with automatics makes me wonder why we're still buying manuals in the 21st century, having disposed of manual chokes, carbs and advance/retard controls. Especially as cars seem to need so many gears now. Could anyone
• Diesel Tc automatic with Street Cred 30 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hi.. My son will soon be after a replacement motor, he requires a diesel because of the milage he does and would also now like an automatic but a Torque Converter type...there appears to be no such cars in the VW group (would have liked the 1.9 pd engine) Has anyone any sugestions,he will have
• Garage doors - up and over v automatic roller 5 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I can't decide between a 10ft automatic roller door or a standard manual up and over door. Both are around £600. Does anyone have a auto roller door? I've seen one and they appear immensely practical as they roll up like a curtain blind but the steel material its made of seems very thin
• Mercedes-Benz - Automatic gearboxes - Torque Converters 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I've decided that I'm definitely going down the torque converter route with my next automatic rather than double clutches and electronic gizmos. Has anyone got any advice or details of their experiences with the best and worst out there? Do I stick with mercedes in house 7g/5g tronic, often highly
• Toyota RAV4 - Automatic troubles, slipping, bumping and no creep 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My Rav4 (2002) automatic is giving troubles intermttently. It may have no creep on level ground when drive is selected, or it is reluctant to change from 1 to 2 without slipping as if in neutral and then may change with a bump. Another event is up a muddy lane it may slow down with the engine
• Peugeot 206 automatic - Car cutting out when driving 6 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My Peugeot 53 reg, automatic keeps cutting out when driving, then restarting immediately.  Also the airbag warning signals and stays on and the fuel gage signals as empty when it isn't.  What is going on please? she also drives slowly and judders first thing in the morning as if she