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  Looking for an automatic family car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Cloverleaf) that is 2 years old. It's not very well built and I would like a car that is automatic (my wife...
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  What can we replace our Renault Scenic with? 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are trying to replace our "high seated" Renault Scenic with a modernish, secondhand medium sized MPV with a five-speed automatic transmission (and easy...
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  Clutch-muncher 21 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is about to have her third clutch in four years replaced. We moved to rural Devon where there are steep hills and narrow lanes with passing...
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  I need a smallish automatic car, but comfortable for a 6ft 4 in man 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a small-ish automatic car, second hand. It needs to be comfortable for a 6ft 4in man and have 5 doors. I've driven the VW Golf and Ford Focus...
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  What are your views on the AMT automatic gearbox in the 2007 Mitsubishi Colt? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small car for my mother, with the following characteristics: four or five doors as a baby seat needs loading and unloading, diesel...
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  Can you change from drive to a lower gear whilst moving in the KIA Cee'd automatic? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am an observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists and am currently observing a gentleman to help him to pass his advanced driving test. His car...
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  What is the best used automatic SUV for under £15,000? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best used SUV automatic to buy with a £15,000 budget please?
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  Will the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class automatic have the same problems as Volkswagen DSGs? 24 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does the automatic transmission on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class have the same problems that you have frequently highlighted with DSG automatics?
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  Best auto for under £2000? 9 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for under £2000 with an automatic gearbox. I have found a £1600 Peugeot 206 made in 2005 with 28k miles on the clock. What was the...
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  Buying a new, economic to run and small automatic MPV - what would you recommend? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an economic to run, small MPV type vehicle with automatic transmission. It needs to be able to accommodate 5 adults plus 3 suitcases....
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  How do I bleed a semi automatic gearbox? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed a semi automatic gearbox on a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and I was wondering if it is self bleeding? I didnt know it had a clutch fluid reservoir....
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  Is the 2004 Renault Scenic Dymanquie automatic reliable? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used Renault Scenic Dynamique automatic 2004 which looks like a great family car. How reliable are they, are there any problems with...
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  Can you recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4 with an automatic gearbox? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In an earlier email, looking for a replacement for my Volvo automatic, I asked you to recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4, but forgot...
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...
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  Which gearbox? 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better, manual or automatic in the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? Or is it personal preference?
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  What used seven-seater do you recommend? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of five looking for a used seven-seater, so we can accommodate friends/grandparents. It will mostly be used for the school run and shopping...
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  Buying a used Honda Jazz - which automatic? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My brother needs an automatic car to get to work. He wants a very reliable car with a flexible interior on a budget of around £6000 which can carry a bike....
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  What's what when it comes to automatic gearboxes? 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which 2010-2012 automatics are true automatics and fitted with torque converters, and which are the most reliable?
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  Winter tyres on automatics 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know from your column in the DT that you are an advocate of winter tyres. My wife and I have now rationalised our transport arrangements from a Landrover...
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  Which small automatic car offers a high driving position and good visibility? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo which is now giving me bad backache on my left-hand side after only a short time driving, which I guess is due to having a curvature...