Most recently answered automatics questions
I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot tall I have enjoyed the adjustable seat and steering...
We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties and are seeking a small car with ease of access...
I’ve got a Peugeot 306 auto; however, after five miles, the gearbox goes into limp mode and I can’t fix it. Can you help?
I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010) due to reliability, but read mixed reports on...
I am looking to purchase a new BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback for my daily commute of 40 miles to London. I’d prefer an automatic, with a petrol engine. What do you suggest?
I recently test drove both a Jaguar XFR and an XF 3.0s/c petrol. Both nice enough, but the XFR is a bit OTT for me and I was a little disappointed with the 3.0s/c in that it seemed a bit "grabby" when...
I am looking to buy a fun car within a budget of about £20,000. It will be a second car and will not cover many miles. It needs to be a convertible, with an auto/semi auto box. I have narrowed it down...
I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga is a possibility, but I am limited on garage...
I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a 2.0-litre diesel, but I would prefer the 1.4 TSI...
I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic lights or queuing? I am reluctant to sit with...

