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  Is the 2004 Renault Scenic Dymanquie automatic reliable? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used Renault Scenic Dynamique automatic 2004 which looks like a great family car. How reliable are they, are there any problems with...
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  Can you recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4 with an automatic gearbox? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In an earlier email, looking for a replacement for my Volvo automatic, I asked you to recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4, but forgot...
• Vauhall astra 1.6 automatic - Vauhall accelarator is not working 10 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Vauhall astra 1.6 automatic accelarator is not working but car is moving with 1st gear.can see a light near to the milage .that light was told due to electric fault.   Control unit is not giving any fault information to the diagoniset machine.
• skoda yeti 1.2 petrol automatic - power failure 26 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  why does my new skoda yeti 1.2 petrol automatic  have power failure problems on occasions when pulling away from a standstill ie at junctions,roundabouts etc and is it a common problem on this model. Many thanks.
• which is most frugal automatic family car 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  hi need help in choosing a new car,can some one please point me towardss any automatic cars which are fuel efficient and reliable lexus is 200d/toyota avensis/mazda 6/bmw 320/passat/a4
• Astra automatic gear ratios 25 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 Astra automatic 1.6 8 valve. At 60 mph on a light throttle the tachometer shows 2,500 rpm. Could someone confirm that this fits in with lock up engaging in 4th gear. I'm really just trying to satisfy myself that the gearbox is operating OK.
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...
• Nissan Juke automatic 23 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hello, I currently have a 13 plate toyota automatic but looking to trade this in and get a newer car.  I have always wanted a nissan juke, I love the look, however, I can only drive automatic cars and have read lots about cvt issues in nissan jukes. The posts and articles I have read all
• Smart Forfour - Automatic gearbox problems 25 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 10 year old Smart Forfour that has done 63000 miles. When in automatic mode, in 6th gear, travelling at around 60mph, it regularly tries to change down to 5th, hesitates, but then continues in 6th.  This is particularly bad in wet weather, when travelling
• Small, automatic's. 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all. My partner currently drives a 56 plate Toyota Aygo that we have had for some time now. She has recently decided that she wants an automatic as she finds driving manuals quite stressful, and has decided automatic is the best way to go. I looked at trading her Aygo in for a MMT version
• Vauxhall Astra - Which engine best for automatic transmission 16 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Am looking at low mileage 07 or 08 plate Astras, around the £5k range.  Specifically want an automatic, but probably can't pay the premium for the diesel version, and only make short journey's anyway with very infrequent motorway miles, so a bit bothered about DPF issues
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  Which gearbox? 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better, manual or automatic in the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? Or is it personal preference?
• Diesel & Automatic ? 29 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I am after either a peugeot 406 or a mondeo but it has to be Diesel and Automatic about 3 or 4 years old V,W or X reg I cannot seem to find any anywhere ! do they make em ? I have never noticed before just assumed they did make em , until now that I want to find one. Im going to Blackbuse
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  What used seven-seater do you recommend? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of five looking for a used seven-seater, so we can accommodate friends/grandparents. It will mostly be used for the school run and shopping...
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  Buying a used Honda Jazz - which automatic? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My brother needs an automatic car to get to work. He wants a very reliable car with a flexible interior on a budget of around £6000 which can carry a bike....
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  What's what when it comes to automatic gearboxes? 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which 2010-2012 automatics are true automatics and fitted with torque converters, and which are the most reliable?
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  Winter tyres on automatics 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know from your column in the DT that you are an advocate of winter tyres. My wife and I have now rationalised our transport arrangements from a Landrover...
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  Which small automatic car offers a high driving position and good visibility? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo which is now giving me bad backache on my left-hand side after only a short time driving, which I guess is due to having a curvature...
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  Is there an economical, reliable automatic car with cruise control for under £6000? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car. My budget is £6000. Could you please tell me the choice of cars I could have with the following specifications? Fuel economy...
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  Two left feet 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to endorse you advice in using automatics. In the 1960s I took over my father's automatic Jag, having just sold a manual Mk2. I quickly worked...