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  Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about...
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  Can you recommend a new car with easy access? 26 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are an elderly couple looking for a new and accessible car. We do about 2000 miles per year and want a car with a petrol engine, four doors and automatic...
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  Does transferring a car to a new owner cancel SORN? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last year the DVLA registered me as the new keeper of a 1936 Alvis. The car was at the time registered on SORN which was due to expire nearly a year later....
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  Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend? 3 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain...
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  We got 53.3mpg from our Citroen C3 automatic, which is also comfortable and easy to enter. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I can agree with your answer to the gentleman who wanted a comfortable car for his wife. We have a Citroen C3 1.6VTI Executive automatic that is very comfortable...
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  Which small automatic car would make a good replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Vauxhall Vectra Elite. I have now finished work, as I am a pensioner and would like to downsize a little to a type similar to a Corsa for economical...
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  Should we replace our Rover 416 with a Kia Cee'd or Skoda Fabia? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new motor prior to my retirement. At present I use an old Rover 416 automatic and having been looking at a Kia Cee'd and...
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  Is the BMW 5 Series 8-gear auto more fuel efficient than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7-speed? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the...
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  Is my 1996 Fiat Brava automatic's yellow dipstick for the transmission oil? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Fiat Brava Automatic. When I go around corners the oil light flashes on the dashboard. I have checked the oil levels and the red dipstick...
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  Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going...
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  Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as...
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  I replaced my automatic Honda Jazz with a newer model but why is the automatic gearbox of lower quality? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After five years with an automatic Honda Jazz, I have switched to the new Jazz (also fully automatic) and I find the transmission quite a disappointment....
• Any - Automatics and flat spots 19 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I have read of some autos, esp i x20 and Venga having 'flat spots'.  What does this mean? Is it significant ? Thanks for advice.
• 2009 Mini Cooper D convertible automatic - 2nd Hand Purchase 11 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  How much should I pay a private seller?
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  Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving....
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  What's the most comfortable medium sized SUV? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We need to find the most comfortable riding, reasonably well equipped small/medium sized petrol automatic SUV for up to £30K and wondered what you recommend?
• Automatic SUV Recommendations 7 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, Following knee surgery I'm looking to buy a diesel automatic SUV. Now the last time I drove an automatic was years ago and I remember not being very impressed. It was sluggish and when it eventually decided to change gear it lurched forward whilst doing so.
• honda civic tourer 2014 rg automatic - fluid 14 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  my honda civic tourer has 123,000 miles  2014 rg its automatic recntly  when it changing from low to high it sems to be making a vibration /shuder thn easis of when in high gaar and in motion some on said it could be to do with needing a gear box fliud change cant gt to graage til monday am i ok to drive till changed thanks
• Fit three kids seats in the back 19 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, My daughter would like to downsize from a big seven seater automatic, to a more conventional size / economical car,  has anyone any experience of which automatic car priced upto £6000 car could accommodate one isofix swivel baby seat, one other stage two child seat, and one booster seat /base....in the back... she does approx 15000 miles a year, and needs an automatic Thanks
• Manuals vs automatics 29 May 2019 (Forum)
  Reading all the disputes about left versus right-foot braking with automatics makes me wonder why we're still buying manuals in the 21st century, having disposed of manual chokes, carbs and advance/retard controls. Especially as cars seem to need so many gears now. Could anyone with a technical bent explain why my  Mk 1 Escort found four gears perfectly adequate with about 60 bhp but a Seat needs six with 150 bhp?