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• 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?
• Proton Persona gearbox noise (automatic) 29 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Proton Persona 1.6 automatic and have recently noticed a noise from the gearbox when engaged in Drive. When i engage reverse i hear a click as the gear angages followed by a buzzing sound which stops after 2 or 3 seconds. When i engage Drive or 2 it makes the same sound as in reverse but the buzzing continues.
• Clio Automatic gearbox 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I?ve got a K reg Clio 1.4 RT automatic that is giving symptoms of a slipping clutch. With the selector in either D,1,2,3 i get very high revs with next to no forward movement. It drives ok in reverse with no problems. Just to give you a bit of history I had the gearbox reconditioned about 2 years/ 15,000 miles ago.
• Toyota Yaris Automatic 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I have the opportunity to accquire a 2001 51 plate Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVTi CDX with automatic transmission. Its in mint condition with 20000 miles on the clock in a tasteful metallic green colour. Full Toyota history and there's nothing wrong with it. I have no desire or use for the car for myself, but I'm sure I read in one of HJ's auction reports that there was big demand for Yaris Auto's and the prices were high.
• Converting an automatic to manual ? 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I did a search and didn?t find anything. So here goes; How difficult would it be to convert an automatic car to manual ? ? I know that current autos may prove problematic as all the electronics may be linked. I was thinking more of late 80's or early 90's cars, where the electronics, if at all, were fairly "basic".
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  What SUVs come with a torque convertor automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any 6 to 7 year old midsize petrol SUVs that have a proper torque converter auto box?
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  What's the best automatic car for a new driver? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her automatic test. With a budget of up to £8k what car is safest, cheapest to run/insure and most reliable?
• Automatic Family Car 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  I've looked at a few cars and the winning options so far are the Skoda Superb and Mazda 6 estate, although finding the latter in a petrol-automatic spec in budget is like a needle in a haystack. I'm hoping for some alternative options that maybe I haven't considered, I'm very open to new suggestions if they sound like a good idea!
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  When did Toyota reintroduce the CVT to the Yaris? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old automatic Yaris 52 plate. I’m looking for another one now, slightly newer. I know the CVT stopped being used after 2005. Did Toyota bring...
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  Best executive car for under £5k? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buys an executive sedan (3 Series, C-Class or A4) for under £5000. My annual mileage is around 10,000 miles and I'm looking to possibly...
• CLS 220d AMG Line Premium 5d 7G-Tronic - automatic driving technique advise 4 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Having driven a manual car for 40 years I have just purchased our first automatic. Can you give me some driving technique advice please. When pulling up to a junction or lights I slow and apply foot brake, at this point if i depress the brake hard I go into "hold" however sometimes this does not happen instead the engine turns off with the stop/start feature, my foot is still on the brake.
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  Replacing a van with a 4x4 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate...
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  What MPV would you recommend? 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual...
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  Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned...
• Vauxhall Vectra - Automatic Vectra cuts out when slowing down 27 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  My automatic 2000 Vectra 2.5 V6 Arctic Automatic occasionally conks out when slowing down. The engine cuts out and I lose control of the steering. I've also noticed that the engine management light occasionally comes on from time to time and then goes out again.
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  Which Car for Retirement 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to retire, and need to purchase a car. I am thinking of a 2-3 year old petrol automatic - options are narrowed to Mercedes-Benz C220/250, BMW...
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  Which car for a treacherous coastal commute? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a nearly new small to medium sized automatic for a daily commute of about 55 miles each way along a hilly coastal road - often in very...
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  Is the 2005 Golf 2.0 TDI fitted with a DMF? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've found a lovely 2005 VW Golf 2 litre TDI automatic deisel to buy with 78000 miles on the clock. How can I find out if it's fitted with a dual mass...
• hyundai getz 1.3 automatic - poor petrol consumption 25 Aug 2011 (Forum)
         I have had a Hyundai Getz 1.3 GSI automatic for the last four years. I am the second owner, the car is a 2004 model, and has only done 33,000 miles.  It's a nippy little car, but it drinks petrol as if there was no tomorrow.  It is regularly serviced, and for much of the time I use it for local runs with the odd long distance trip of 80 to 120 miles.
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  I want to replace my Citroen C4 automatic - should I go for the Renault Scenic or Megane with the new EDC automatic gearbox? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am very pleased with my Citroen C4 HDI ESG Auto and am considering the new C4, but I note that the Renault Scenic and Megane have a new EDC Auto gearbox....