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I am choosing between a Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre Powershift or a Kia Picanto auto for my daughter's first car (she has to have an auto). Both cars were built in 2016 and are similar in price and condition....
I am looking for a small automatic that is run by torque converter, which cars do you recommend?
What small automatic petrol car do you suggest to replace my wife’s diesel MINI Countryman for £17,000?
I am looking for a petrol automatic five-door hatchback that is not a crossover, too large or firm riding. The car must be comfortable, well-equipped, reasonably economical, reliable and ULEZ-compliant. Are...
Can I assume that for a car with auto-hold, I do not need to select park or neutral when stationary?
I have a Ford Kuga automatic. When stopped for a couple of minutes at traffic lights my habit is to put on the handbrake and select neutral. My adult son is adamant that leaving the car in 'drive' and...
Just bought a 2019 C4 cactus 1.2 petrol with the EAT6 automatic box, our first automatic. I believe it’s actually a manual with an automatic clutch really. When stopped at traffic lights, should I slip...
I have recently purchased a 2018 Hyundai i40 Tourer diesel with an automatic gearbox. The car has done 42, 000 miles. On two recent occasions when I get into the car, start the engine and then move off...
I would be grateful if you could suggest a number of petrol automatic cars for a young driver. He has a budget of up to £5500.
Because of knee problems I want to buy an automatic. It will probably be my last car so I'm looking for reliability, a boot big enough to take two cocker spaniels, good handling and reasonable mpg. I'm...
 

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