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• VW group (audi, skoda, seat, etc) - Automatic gearbox issue -y haven't they been fixed 13 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  So someone posted this:-  "Avoid anything with an automated manual box too such as VAG’s DSG or Ford’s Powershift, they’re almost certain to be trouble in the longterm." So why haven't VW fixed these issues with their automatic gearboxes? They have had long enough, it's been going on for ages. It's the only thing that puts me off buying one of their cars. I am certain they have the expertize to do it & they certainly have the engineering talent to do it.
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  What's the best automatic city car? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think is the best automatic city car?
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  Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? If so, why?
• Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV 4 diesel automatic 2 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, am considering between used Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel or Toyota RAV 2.2 diesel, both automatic gear only, made circa 2010 under 70-80 k miles. Have heard about 2.2 Toyota diesel engine head gasket problems, but seems they were fixed after 2009. Any others left? Are Honda's diesels made circa 2010 reliable?
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 29-07-2017 Part 2 7 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  I'm not convinced by this "always left-foot-brake in automatics" notion. It may be fine and dandy if you never again have to drive a manual car, but if you do, your feet will be confused, your reactions slowed and the risk of an accident increased. And a lot of us drive both manuals and automatics.
• Honda CR-V 2.0 Automatic - Servicing a Honda CRV 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  Its time to service my 2014 Honda CR-V automatic. Anyone have any advice?. One option is honda dealer, using the 3rd year service £245. Has anyone used and have experience of 'www.servicingingstop.co.uk' The're offer is for £133 for a honda CR-V.They collect and deliver back.
• VW Golf Plus (2006) mk5 2.0 fsi - VW Golf (2006) automatic gearbox kicks at R & D 13 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, Out of the blue, my automatic gearbox, whenever i shift while stationary into R (rear) or D (drive) mode, would as if kick itself, so it can be felt throughout the car.  At the same time ESP turned off and won't come on again.
• VW Golf or Ford Focus - Buying cheap old small automatic 10 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  I'm 70 yrs old (though not decrepit yet!) and now need an automatic after many years of successful buying of old motors and cheap motoring. Having been through a very traumatic series of events recently I want a convertible to cheer myself up.  Has anyone any thoughts on this?
• Citroen C4 - Auction question 31 May 2016 (Forum)
  Is this an instant sign of something to be concerned about as surely they would just sell it themselves? Any advice on the EGS automatic would also be helpful.
• Audi A4 B6 - Is a 2004 Audi A4 2.0 Petrol Automatic any good? 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently found a very good looking and mint Audi A4 2.0 Petrol Automatic for sale with very low mileage and a great price. Since there is only 2.0 badging on the back I'm assuming it's the 131 PS version. However, I can't seem to find any information on it online.
• Ford c-Max - C-Max Automatic – Worth Buying 7 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  A friend who has never owned an automatic asked me to look at a ‘56’ 2-litre C-Max for sale at a small local dealer last week. As he has never even driven an auto I took it on the test drive. It felt capable but nothing special and my friend said he would think about it.
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus Automatics 2008 and beyond 20 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  If I have 2 x 2008 Ford Focus in front of me and one says powershift and the other does not but both are 'automatic' and the powershift focus is a 6 speed dct does that mean that the non powershift focus is a 4 speed. The reason I ask is because I know that powershift starting coming with the focusfrom around 2008 here in the UK.
• Automatic transmission - the different types 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  --[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: The different types  Torque converter Known as Auto, unless they feature Manual override in which case they can be Tiptronic, Geartronic or Autotronic Continuously variable Known as CVT, Audi Multitronic, Toyota M-drive S Direct Shift Gearboxes Known as DSG incl Audi S-Tronic Auto Clutch Manuals Known as M/M, MMT , F1, R- Tronic, Sensodrive, EGS, Easytronic, Durashift, Dualogic (Fiat)  
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  Which used cabriolet? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a second hand four-seat automatic with a hard top folding roof. I'd like heated seats. My budget price is around £15,000 and I do about...
• Best automatic for my requirements...? 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a used automatic saloon. My annual milage is low, max 8000/year, and a lot of that is urban so decent fuel economy is a priority. I tend to prefer German cars and have had good experiences with VWs so that's mostly where I've been looking  Budget £6-8k.
• Ford Focus - Which Ford Focus (2008-2011) Automatic to go for? 25 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Help all focus drivers? I'm looking to purchase a focus automatic and struggling to decide which engine to go for. 1) 1.6 petrol are very common and well priced even for 2010 & 11 models. However reviews are saying this is underpowered and should be avoided at all costs?
• Ford Focus 2002 - 1.6 Automatic gearbox fault 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I have just had a vehicle come into stock which appears to have a gearbox fault. It is a 2002 Focus 1.6 LX Automatic. 86k miles. It will not pull away in first gear, only second gear. Even if you move the selector to '1', it still pulls away in second. Also, the 2-3 change is a bit harsh and it doesnt seem to find a fourth gear.
• Ford Focus - Noise on Initial gear change on automatic 8 May 2011 (Forum)
  previously this car was a motability vehicle which had, hand controls for braking and accelerators which have been removed. my car is a 2.0 petrol, focus automatic. on 2009 58 plate. any advice will be appreciated as i am keen on getting this sorted before it escalates.
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  Is there a small, automatic car with high seats? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has had four major operations on her back. She is wanting to buy a small automatic car but one which has high seats which you climb up to,...
• I've never bought an automatic... 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I go through this process far too often of spending hours trawling Autotrader and then end up sticking with the Saab. More often than not, SWMBO reins me in. I quite like the idea of going automatic, but other than one or two hire cars, I don't really have much experience of them. Is there anything I should be looking out for when buying that I wouldn't with a manual apart from the mpg issue?