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  Buying a used auto - Hyundai i10 or Toyota Yaris Hybrid? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car with an automatic gearbox. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Both are 2014 models. Which would...
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  Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris....
• Fiat Stilo Abarth Type 192 Variant BXD12 - Automatic gearbox problem 4 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I have a Fiat Stilo Abarth with driving wheel on the left (I live in Valencia, Spain).  The car is great but for the automatic gearbox which my local official Fiat garage does not know how to fix. The car stops dead when I reduce speed from 5th gear,  when I go over a bump, or tram-lines.  I can usually get it going again, burt now it has stopped altogether.
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  Does the Ford Fusion have any mechanical issues? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2008 Ford Fusion automatic, with 34,000 miles on the clock. Are there any mechanical issues I should be aware about for this...
• mpvs - small mpvs automatics only 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  previous post summary: Hi I have managed to save £3000 for a car, i cant afford anymore,  it needs to be automatic,  Under 1.6 preferably  Main use is school run, shopping, afterschool activities  I hardly ever drive on motorways  I do not drive fast  I have one child who is 7, we often have his cousins, so  5 seats- our last car only had 4 seats so was not good for us (Suzuki wagon)  Not fussed on frills, just something that hopefully will be reliable for next few school years  Any advice or recommendations welcome, thanks
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  Which version of Toyota RAV-4 to buy? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Toyota RAV-4 no more than four years old, which must be automatic. I cannot work out which engine size and fuel would be...
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  Ford automatic problems 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am looking to buy a used Ford automatic, either a Focus or C-Max. Have been told that that are two types of autos made and one causes a lot of problems...
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  Upgrading a BMW X3 for towing 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember seeing an HJ answer about the BMW X3 needing significant upgrades when being equipped for towing. I think an improved cooling fan and...
• 2003 Golf TDI (Automatic) - Accelerator Issue - Not able to Rev in Gear 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Ocacasionally when I start the car the accelerator while depressed does not increase the engine revs, it sits at idle ticking over. I'm able to select all gears and as it is an automatic I am able to move the car at the base level of revs, however I can't drive due to problem. Within  a few mins of moving back and forth it seems to correct itself and everything is fine. I am however obviously concerned that at some point it will not correct and would like to address.
• BMW reliability again 27 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  "General Warning about Automatic Transmissions: Many BMWs have "sealed for life" automatic transmissions. Regardless of whether you have a full BMW service history, the dealer will never change the auto fluid. Many of these boxes are failing around the 120-150k mark - often well outside of warranty and to a cost of £3.5k plus VAT.
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  I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i? 21 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos....
• Toyota Yaris, 2015 Automatic. - Why is the resale price of my car so high? 7 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  HJ is quoting 9 to10 thousand, part ex 7,700. My car has 40,000 on the clock and runs like a dream, but even so... This price sounds absurd, but...
• Volvo C70 - Automatic in neutral when parked up for long time? 22 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Soon to be putting my Volvo mk1 C70 auto away in the garage for autumn/winter hibernation, and I have a battery pack at the ready, though I'll be getting...
• Decent small / medium auto options 17 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Considered the Honda Jazz but only the previous model just replaced with the brand new hybrid. Some mixed reports of the CVT in that though on how it revs and drives different to normal automatics. I think Ford now fit decent automatics to the Fiesta which might be a safe option. 
• Mazda Bongo (diesel, auto) - Guaranteed work for previous owner transferable? 11 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I bought a Bongo (diesel, automatic) in June. It had the whole automatic transmission replaced including reconditioned gearbox in March, with 12 months guarantee on the work, which was one of the reasons I bought it. It started leaking transmission fluid from the gearbox last week.
• Ford Mondeo - Auto-start-stop on automatic transmission 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether the 2.0l EcoBoost Mondeos circa 2011 - PowerShift autos as standard - feature auto-start-stop as an option, or even as standard? How...
• Honda Jazz 08 - Brakes on a Honda Jazz 08 Automatic 12 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I have just received a report from Honda when my car bumper was repaired in May that the brake pads are approx 80% worn at the front and...
• Which 4x4 used car would you recommend? 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I am disabled and drive an automatic car a Renault Meganne. This car will need to be replaced in the near future. After my recent icy weather experience i am considering buying a 4x4. I do not have to pay car tax i could get an automatic on motability but the downpayments are huge.
• citroen c4 2.0 automatic 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I have just bought a car, which I had test driven twice and noticed no problems. But when I collected it today, whilst idling in traffic in drive, on...
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  Buying a nearly-new hybrid car 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a 4/5 door, 4/5 seat automatic (hybrid?). I have about £12,000, and like the look of the Honda Insight. Is this a good option? I do not want...