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What's the best used car with an automatic gearbox for £14,000? 1 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for recommendations for a car with an automatic gearbox for commuting around town and the occasional long journey. What do you suggest I buy... -
What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much... -
I need a small, automatic SUV - what would you suggest? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have an old BMW 330i and a newer Suzuki Ignis and are looking to replace both with one car that my wife can park easily in town but also can undertake... -
Will a second-hand Ford S-MAX automatic be a reliable used family car? 10 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I was looking for an MPV that's nice to drive and am very impressed by the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Automatic. But I am now considering the Ford S-Max for about... -
Best small and reliable automatic car? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips.... -
What petrol SUV/crossover would you suggest for the best mpg? 22 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a petrol automatic SUV/crossover with good mpg and fully spec'd for short daily use, with occasional long journeys. We are looking at... -
What is the best used automatic estate car? 31 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
What is the best used automatic SUV/estate for family. I have around £15,000 to spend. -
Need a cheap, small car with automatic gearbox for £1000 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a small cheap automatic for my 23 year old son to learn to drive in. Ideally £500 - 1000. What should I buy? -
What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? I'm thinking of buying a new Subaru Outback. -
Which small saloons use a torque converter automatic gearbox? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 86 years young and my 12-year-old Honda Accord has a 'creep' type auto that is absolutely invaluable. Are there any small or medium size saloons that... -
Stop-start for automatic - how does it work? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I assume that the stop-start on a manual car is electronically activated when the vehicle is put into neutral. If that is the case, why can it not be activated... -
Buying a small automatic for partially disabled wife 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has MS but wants to maintain her mobility. She drives less than 10,000 miles per year and has to carry 2 cocker spaniels. She needs an automatic... -
Honda Jazz -which automatic? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting a Honda Jazz for my mother (1-2 years old). She can only drive automatics, but I've heard there were problems with the Jazz automatic transmission... -
How much does an automatic gearbox add to the value of my FIAT Grande Punto? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Grande Punto Dynamic 2006 but registered as a January 2007, 5-door hatch, 10,500 miles, 1.4, metallic, spanking condition. Glasses can give me... -
How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,... -
What cheap to run small automatic for under £3000 do you recommend? 30 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at 2008 Toyota Aygo automatic as run about for my wife, attracted by £20 tax, fuel economy and reliability. But it seems expensive compared... -
Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been very satisfied with my Subaru Outback 2.5 automatic. It's an excellent car, but slightly too big for my driving now. I am not keen on the XV... -
I completely endorse the use of left-foot braking when manoeuvring an automatic vehicle. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
The first car I had with automatic transmission was a brand new 1969 Vauxhall Victor (FD) 2000. I very quickly learned that the best way to control this... -
Automatically qualify? 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have very happily driven 2nd-hand Toyotas for twenty years and are thinking of buying new, under the scrappage scheme. Both my wife and I learned to... -
New small automatic car required 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my left knee and am therefore looking to buy a new automatic. Which should I go for CVT or DSG?