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• Need used reliable, automatic, economical car 3k 4 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Previously brought a Focus automatic with a reliable TC automatic gearbox, but this ended up being very thirsty, that car has now been sold so after an alternative.   Top of my list is the Honda Jazz 1st generation with the CVT automatic transmission, are there any real
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  Are Ford Galaxy automatics reliable? 27 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any problems with the Ford Galaxy 2008 automatic gearbox?
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  What do you think of the Audi CVT Multitronic gearbox? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering an Audi 2.0 saloon on an 06 plate, which has a CVT automatic (Multitronic) gearbox. Has anyone got any views on this type of automatic?
• Could the real automatic please stand up 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Ok, I am considering buying a new car, and want an automatic. Love driving automatics since i can relax in traffic and pull away at lights nice and swiftly. OK, so i come across all sorts of variants, geartronic, activtronic, triptronic, CVT, and DSG. Which is the real automatic. I have been
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  What kind of automatic should I choose for a driving school car? 12 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £10k to £11k for an automatic for a driving school car, which auto box is best? DSG, DCT or CVT?
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  What are the different types of automatic transmission? 21 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I read the motoring press and see mention of differing types of automatic transmission. But what are the different types and which is best?
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  Is the automatic Suzuki Swift any good? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We love our manual Suzuki Swift, but for medical reasons relating to my clutch leg we may need to move to an automatic. I understand you are a great fan...
• Automatics 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I hold an "automatic" only licence. Does anyone know if I can legally drive cars with the new Triptronic boxes that can be driven in either fully automatic mode or in manual ? I would appreciate any advice. Regards.
• Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I'd like to change the transmission fluid in the 4-speed automatic of this Honda Civic. Manual says use Honda ATF-Z1. Halfords sell "Comma MVATF Plus" which has Honda ATF-Z1 and Honda ATF-DW1 among its specifications - would it be a good choice?
• Mercedes Benz CL500 Automatic .(Manufactured 2009) - Oil change on automatic gearbox 7 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  My car has covered 35000 miles from new and I am informed by Mercedes that I am due an oil and filter change on my automatic gearbox.Is this necessary or is it just another way of Mercedes Dealers extracting money from their customers?
• Automatic Driving Licence 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all! I'm after some help. My wife recently passed her driving test but only for automatic transmission cars. She is looking at the Aygo/C1/107 and their automatic range, but sometimes they're called semi-automatic or 'tronic'(?). Does anyone know if she is permitted to drive these cars?? Best
• Nissan automatics 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  HJ refers to the Nissan automatic gearbox on the X-Trail as a torque converter CVT in the CCBD.Can anyone explain the difference between this type of gearbox and the Audi Multitronic, which is also a CVT? The Audi automatics are very economical. Is the Nissan less economical because of the torque
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  What automatic cars have a large boot? 26 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What automatic cars have a large boot?
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  Does the Mk1 Honda Jazz have a CVT gearbox? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me if it has a CVT gearbox?
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  Recommendations for automatic gearboxes 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am changing my Passat auto and would like to replace it with an auto. Which make(s) of car do you recommend with the most reliable automatic gearbox,...
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  Cheap automatic 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you tell me what is the cheapest but most reliable small automatic available at the moment - i live in Borehamwood - so any pointers on which...
• automatic license,can we drive mmt/itronic cars 19 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  my spouse has license for automatic cars having a class a140 merc 's gear box pack up at 41k,need another automatic car saw toyota auris but wasnt sure whether the multimode gear box is classed as automatic also want some suggestions regarding suitable car which has a high
• automatic vs manual 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  hi, Which is better automatic transmission or manual transmission?
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  I need a reliable automatic diesel - what do you suggest? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a diesel car (for a family of 4-5) that has a reliable automatic gearbox (I only hold an automatic licence), which diesel cars out there...
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  What's the best automatic MPV for transporting dogs/bikes? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best current or nearly-new small, automatic, petrol MPV with a flat load bed that would be easy to load bikes or a dog?