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  Wanting to move to an automatic - help needed 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I signed a PCP agreement for my first car, a new Hyundai i10 (manual) back in April. There is nothing wrong with the car, however, over the past 7+ months...
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  Suitable Car for OAP 8 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78 years old and intend to buy a new car that will still be manageable for my age in five years time. I want an automatic, with heated front seats,...
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  Is the automatic gearbox in my Citroen C3 Picasso faulty? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Four month ago I bought a new Citroen C3 Picasso Exclusive and I must admit that it is an excellent car for my needs. I have a disability so appreciate...
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  Is it ok to buy a small turbocharged petrol vehicle for inner city use? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 20-year old Mitsubishi 1.8i Space Runner automatic goes on and on like a faithful servant, but I fear replacement time will come next year. I wouldn't...
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  Is the Ford Powershift automatic transmission likely to cause any problems? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Because of trouble with my left hip and knee I have been finding using the clutch pedal painful and have been looking at small cars with automatic transmissions....
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  Which new car for a 66-year-old with 2 hip replacements? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider...
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  Car not available for a test drive? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife was interested in buying a Hyundai i20 with automatic transmission, but we could not find any garage able to provide one to try out. I phoned...
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  Should I switch from my manual Honda Jazz to an automatic car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a pensionable age female who is currently driving a Honda Jazz EX, manual transmission, which I think is absolutely wonderful. My brother in law keeps...
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  Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally...
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  Why did my automatic Hyundai i10 suddenly accelerate for no reason? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last week, when preparing to leave my parking space in a car park, on putting my automatic Hyundai i10 into ‘drive’ it shot forward at alarmingly great...
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  The Daily Wail 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year-old, 2003/53 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde that has now completed 87,000 miles. The car has been serviced by Mercedes from new and, apart...
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  How easy is it for an experienced manual gearbox user to switch to automatics and left-foot braking? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been following the thread about left-foot braking with interest, as I've been considering switching to an automatic next summer when my Motability...
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  Automatic transition 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004/54 Audi TT 3.2 litre DSG, now at 40,000 miles. For some weeks I have noticed the water in the header tank is more like light brown soup with...
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  I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles...
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  Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and...
• Hyundai ioniq - New Car & Automatic Transmission. 18 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  , and a new clutch at 80,000 miles. It has averaged 47.58 MPG over the past 10 refuels, mainly motorway miles. However the weather has been cold and I can get more when it's warmer. Why did I choose the ioniq ?, Mainly for two reasons, I will save some money in tax, and it's an automatic, and of course
• 4 cars - Which car shall I go for? 25 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  I'm a first-time buyer who is looking for an automatic car suitable for running around in locally. The car will be driven frequently, but it wont be driven over long distances. I've come across the following 4 cars which are presumably reliable and appropiate for my requirements
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  What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly...
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  What is the Government planning for diesel? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a second hand diesel for the first time, probably a Golf, as I need an automatic and a lot of auto cars seem to be diesel. I have...
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  Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856...