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• Pug 205 automatic 8 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone any experience of the automatic gearbox on these cars? My brother has an automatic only license and has driven old Micras up until now but has been offered a 1988 205. Am I right to be a bit wary of these cars? Thanks
• Different Types of Automatic Transmission 26 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Hello What's the difference between the various automatic transmission types? From reading on here, I've seen references to torque converter, automated manual, CVT and semi-automatic. Are there any other types? Is one type better than the other? I have a Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDI Auto
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  Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she...
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  Is an automatic licence considered a full licence? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife, 72, has an excellent driving record over almost 50 years, but on an automatic only licence. As well as our cars, obviously automatic, she has...
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  What's the most reliable automatic family car? 24 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Audi A3 with a DSG gearbox that has to be replaced. I'm looking to sell it and buy an automatic petrol family car. I'm confused about the...
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  I'm looking for a small automatic 4x4 - what do you suggest? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Dacia Duster 4x4 manual and due to a troublesome left hip find using the clutch pedal painful. I chose this car because being a little ancient...
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  What small and cheap automatic car should my wife buy? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small automatic car for my wife, up to £5,000. We have found a Mitsubishi Colt and some Honda Jazz for sale, but my research so far...
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  Should I repair my automatic Rover 75 that's lost its reverse gear? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Rover 75 2.5-litre v6 automatic. Its lost reverse gear and I can't find a garage local to me to repair it. Seems a waste to get rid of it but what...
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  Automatic small car advice? 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planing to buy Jazz automatic 1.4 i-VTEC ES 2012 model. I'm looking for full automatic. The Jazz I saw has additional manual options under the steering...
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  Small automatic buying advice 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small automatic. I have a Suzuki Splash but they no longer make them. I looked at the Fiat 500 and Peugeot 108 but they are a bit slow...
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  Buying an automatic for an OAP 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My father is 75 and losing strength in his left leg so needs an automatic. He currently has an aging Citroen Picasso manual. He likes the high driving...
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  Do you need to use Park when stopping on a hill in an automatic? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In an automatic car is it necessary to use the Park position when sitting on a hill temporarily?
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  Is an automatic car more expensive to insure than a manual? 1 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a car but when I put the details on the insurance website it states it's an automatic but it's a manual. Will it affect my insurance?
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  Is there any manual handbrake conversion to replace a Citroen Picasso automatic handbrake? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any manual handbrake conversion to replace a Citroen Picasso automatic handbrake?
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  Best small automatic? 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have to change my motability car this year and am considering a Ford Fiesta PowerShift. What other small automatics should I be considering?
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  Do brake lights come on when automatic cruise control slows down? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When you set auto cruise control and it reads ahead to slow down do the brake lights come when slowing?
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  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000?
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  Small 5 door automatic 16 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Need to replace my wife's 2008 1.4 corsa design automatic. Need similar sized car with 5 doors, decent boot and automatic. She only does 5 mile a day....
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  Are there any small automatic 4wd SUVs other than the Peugeot 2008 and Suzuki S-Cross? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen you write about the merits of the Peugeot 2008, but it isn't possible to get Grip Control with the automatic version. The new Suzuki S-Cross...
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  Best sub-£2500 automatic? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I may need to replace my not-so-trusty automatic car but only have a budget of around £2500. I need an automatic gearbox (fully auto, not semi), decent...