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• Mercedes 190E 2.5 16v Cosworth 1 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Have been told about one on sale which is immaculate -yet to get more details. Anyone know anything about them -will it be a classic ? This one is an automatic
• Seat Leon 20v SE 6 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, Would a Seat Leon 20v SE 1.8 automatic be a good buy for £7800, low mileage <15K just about 15 months old? Cheers autouk
• £12K choice 9 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I need a new car. I can afford up £12,000 ish. I do 35,000 mpa, mostly on motorways. I'd like something Mondeo sized, automatic and economical. Any suggestions?
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  Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid 4x4? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car (nearly new/used probably) but have quite a few criteria and despite spending some time looking on the internet have not...
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  Which used automatic estate car should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2019 Astra Sport Tourer 1.0 with 12,000 miles on it for £10,000. It was a great car for the first three months - comfy, quick enough, economical....
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  Should I buy an electric automatic SUV now? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have had three Skoda Yeti petrol 4wd (currently L&K 1.4 TSI) and have liked them very much. The time is nearing, however, when I will be looking for...
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  What's your advice regarding my faulty automatic Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus automatic in March 2015. On the drive home I felt the gears were not working properly. I decided it might be different from...
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  BMW 530d gearbox problem 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend bought a September 2008 BMW 530d M Sport automatic from BMW franchised dealer Bavarian Garages in Belfast in May this year. It has the optional...
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  Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit...
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  Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing...
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  Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and...
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  Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new...
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  What soft-riding convertible would you recommend? 6 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive?...
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  What first car would you recommend for our teenage daughter? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter turns seventeen next month and driving lessons are booked. The family car is an automatic. With a budget of between £5000-£6000, what would...
• Automatic petrol car in £7000 16 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi fellas, Looking for a used automatic petrol car for family use under £7000. Since my wife will be mostly using it within city from home to office, want something which is: 1) Reliable, doesn't break down often 2) Cheap to run and maintain 3) Cheap to tax
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  What's the best extended cab pick-up truck with an auto gearbox? 17 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a UK/EU pick-up truck with an extended cab (not full crew cab), that has automatic gearbox and as many creature comforts as possible,...
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  Can you suggest an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Estate? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one...
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 05 1.6 Auto transmission failure 1 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  a 1.8 manual C-Max with no problems at all. We part-exchanged it for the diesel automatic after eighteen months (from the same Ford dealer, at considerable cost) only because my wife had a frozen left shoulder and we needed a car with automatic transmission and electronic handbrake. We use the car
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  Could you suggest a small, comfortable crossover? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m 72 and have a 2013 Honda CR-V petrol automatic. I love the car, especially the fully adjustable driver’s seat as I have a bad back. However, I have...
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  What automatic car should I replace my old Kia Picanto with? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my 2005 Kia Picanto (automatic) with something similar, but more up to date. My budget is up to £8000 and a torque converter would...