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  • Small economic automatics 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Could you recommend a small, econonical automatic car? I would prefer diesel but would consider petrol if good mpg. The automatic is the critical factor.
  • Towing an automatic 5 May 2006 (Forum)
    "It safe to tow an automatic as long as the gear selector is in Neutral" Can anyone please advise if this is so? I have already used the site search function, where all posts seem to relate to automatics being used for towing trailers/caravans, not to the car itself being towed. Given the dire
  • What is the most realiable automatic gearbox ? 6 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    Hi all, What is the most realiable automatic gearbox ? For car after year 2010 , also cvt or automatic gearbox is more reliable please tell me some brands and models or cars ... thanks.  
  • automatic/manual - Motorbike licence 15 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    Are there different tests for automatic and manual transmission motorbikes?
  • Automatic wipers and lights 31 Oct 2005 (Forum)
    I recently noticed that cars know come with automatic wipers and automatic lighting. Frankly are these new fangled car electronics really required are they not a waste of time. Any person unable to turn on the wipers or lights by him/her self should not be on the road!
  • I need a small reliable automatic with a torque converter gearbox, what are my options? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My wife's Honda Jazz 2012 model needs a new or secondhand gearbox, so I am looking to see what automatic we can buy for around £6500 that will be reliable...
  • What's the best small automatic to replace my Fiat Panda? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm reluctantly looking for a small automatic to replace my 11 year old Fiat Panda, I see Kia Picanto made your top 10 but not Fiesta or Corsa which I'm...
  • Best automatic small car? 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We need to upgrade our trusted Seat Arosa with a new 5 door automatic. This is a second car that will only complete 6000 miles per year, a combination...
  • Buying a new Golf SV - automatic or manual? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are are looking to get a new car to replace our Peugeot 206 for our growing family. We have been looking around for a new car and in principle...
  • Which used small automatic for an older driver? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My mother, who is 70, is looking for a new (second hand) car. She currently drives a Mitsubishi. She needs a fully automatic and something relatively small....
  • Can you recommend a reliable automatic car to replace my Suzuki Liana? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my 2003 Suzuki Liana, which has given me 63,000 miles of trouble-free motoring with a secondhand automatic. I read that some automatics...
  • Ford Transit Automatic - Automatic Van - Alternative suggestions 16 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    I currently have a 2004 Automatic Ford Transit. I currrently do somewhere in the region of 400 Miles per week to and from work. I have four large breed dogs which I currently cage in said van. I would normally have at least three of them when I travel away from work.  The needs
  • Towing with an automatic Rover 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought a Rover 75 2.5l petrol automatic. It will be used occasionally to tow a small 2-berth caravan. It's 11 years old and done 60'000 miles....
  • Which automatic cars are fitted with an electric handbrake? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife needs to replace her Peugeot 206 automatic. It suits her because, due to arthritis, she is unable to press the button on the gear lever used to...
  • What small car has the best auto gearbox? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best small automatic?
  • Audi A3 Sportback - Audi A3 automatic 13 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    I have come across a Audi A3 automatic sportback on Auto Trader. It is 2008 with a 1.6 petrol engine. Can anyone confirm if this is the aisin torque converter automatic or a double clutch auto? Thanks
  • Is an Up automatic good for towing behind a motor home? 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Would the VW Up with the automatic gearbox be a suitable car to tow behind a Motorhome for a sustained journey, ie not just for a limited period or very...
  • What's the best, most economical automatic for under £20,000? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best economical automatic? I do about 20,000 miles a year so I would like a 'substantial' car. I am looking at at prices around £15-20,000.
  • Automatics - cheaper to maintain?? 12 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    In general, for same spec cars, between manual & automatic which is cheaper to maintain? I've never owned automatic cars so far. 2 cars I owned in the past had to undergo clutch replacement around 70k miles (cost around £175-ish each time). This time I'm looking for an automatic (mostly for my
  • Most economical Automatic ? 23 May 2006 (Forum)
    Swmbo was talkng about buying a new car and is wanting an automatic. She was wondering which automatic was the most frugal. Can anybody point me in the direction of road tests or reviews for such. She likes 4 door hatchbacks (or should I say 5 door).
 

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