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• Renault 5 Supercinq (1987 - 1996) - Automatics any good? 26 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Thinking of getting one for the misses, low mileage as are most of them but have never driven or known anywone who owns one. All I have in my mind is that...
• Diesel Automatic - Merc or BMW ? 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying a Merc 220/270 Auto. Estate Diesel or a BMW 320d/330d Auto Touring. Used if possible. In the motoring Telegraph on Saturday the BMW...
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  Buying a new small petrol automatic - what are the options? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after some help in choosing a small, petrol, automatic car to replace my ageing 2005 Vectra SRI CDTi 150 (98,500 miles). My daily commute is a...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 4 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Hyundai i10 auto but want one a little bigger with a bit more 'go' and better able to deal with motorways. We are possibly thinking...
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  Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very...
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  Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar...
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  Which small auto is most reliable? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife would like a new small automatic hatchback. She really likes the Honda Jazz but has test driven one and finds it to be too slow. What would you...
• Ford Fusion 2009 - Automatic "surges" Car a write off. 15 May 2016 (Forum)
  I am not yet dotty,but in my seventies. I have driven automatics for twenty years after my left ankle was fixed to some extent with screws and I felt that ther was not enough flex in the ankle to control a clutch. Now I am negotiating for a used Nissan Note automatic and am quite worried.
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  How much should I pay for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that...
• Insurance - not automatically renewed 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I didn't really have time to go around looking for new quotes so happily went along with it - the letter said that unless I asked otherwise they would automatically renew the policy for me upon expiry. I thought nothing more of it. The expiry date was the 2nd (Sunday). I phoned them yesterday (3rd) to add a temporary driver for the day. The conversation went like this, after I had given my policy number: Them: "Sir, your policy expired yesterday" Me: "Isn't it supposed to automatically renew?"
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  Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  Can you recommend a car with a smooth ride? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want an automatic car with a smooth ride. I'm disabled and need luxury automatic. What do you recommend? I have £3000 to £5000 to spend. I've thought...
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  What's the best petrol automatic estate as a second-hand buy? 27 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for reliable estate or roomy saloon, between five and ten years old, which I can run for as long as possible. I have a budget of around £4k...
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  What is the EDC gearbox in the Renault Scenic like? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I like the look of the new model Renault Scenic and am considering changing my lovely BMW E89 Z4 M Sport auto for one. The Dynamique S Nav appears to be...
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  What small estates have a proper torque converter automatic gearbox? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have run Ford Focus 1.6 petrol auto estates for many years and have found them to be durable with few problems. The time has come to change again, but...
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  Is the 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle auto any good? 10 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in a used 2009 Volkswagen Multivan (European name for Caravelle). It is a 2.5 diesel with an automatic box. I want the car for its space,...
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  Is it more expensive to insure an automatic than a manual car? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having dropped a small coin into the cigarette lighter of my BMW 520d the local (non franchised) BMW dealer was unable to locate the offending fuse. The...
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  Buying a small auto for temporary use? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife broke her leg 5 months ago and can no longer drive a manual car. I have a new Landrover on order but the leadtime is 5 months. I would like...