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• Can automatics tow? 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  The alternative is to ask my friend to help, but his car is a Nubira Automatic.
• to tow or not to tow an automatic 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Whats the opinion these days on towing a vehicle with an automatic transmision.Yaers ago it was advised to disconnect the prop shaft,not eay with a front wheel drive.The reason I ask is a friend who has a Rover ?? auto needs to get it to a garage to fix head gasket (K series engine)the garage said they would tow it.They do know its an automatic by the way. -- rustbucket (the original)
• Automatic Car Washes 17 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  What do the backroom members think of automatic car washes?Lack of time,bad weather, and seasonal illness have prevented me washing my car as often as I would like. I normally wash my car by hand and I was thinking that using an automatic car wash might be better than nothing.
• Automatic gearboxes 2 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Not being used to automatic cars and having recently borrowed one, could some kind soul tell me whether the handbrake needs to be on when the gearbox is in Park? Dave H
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  Should I sell my Clio and buy a Polo? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo...
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic - Fluid change 19 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I have a eleven plate Astra with 18000 miles when should the automatic transmission fluid be changed thanks
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  Why don't automatic lights work on the rear of some cars? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Driving in poor visibility today and noticed lots of cars with no back lights on, despite the fact that their front lights were on. Various manufacturers,...
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  Why are Suzukis with auto gearboxes so popular? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a Suzuki Vitara automatic. We are told by our local dealer that Suzuki are currently not manufacturing automatic cars, so they...
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  Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or...
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  How can a passenger stop an automatic car in an emergency? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  How can a passenger stop an automatic car in an emergency?
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  What used small automatic cars would you recommend? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used (2017 -2022 ) good fuel economy car for short journeys but also good on motorways please. I need an automatic and have budget of...
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  Is a Kia Cee'd automatic reliable? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2014 Kia Cee'd automatic. Is it reliable or is there any other car that would be suitable? I do around 5,000 miles per year and...
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  What is the most economical automatic for an 80 mile commute? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I commute at least 80 miles a day but only drive an automatic. My budget is £6500. What is the most economical car in my budget?
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  Is the Chevrolet Aveo a reliable automatic? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've been look at the specs of small automatics and have seen the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 auto. I don't hear you mention these very often. It's a six-gear...
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  What automatic is the better buy - the Kia Picanto or Kia Venga? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car with an automatic gearbox and am willing to spend around £5000 - £6000. From what I saw on the internet, my two options with low...
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  What's the best small car with an automatic gearbox? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife broke her shoulder last January and hasn't driven since. She now needs a Fiesta size car with an automatic gearbox. Can you help?
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  Which is the best automatic car? 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an automatic car. I have about £4000 to spend and don't want to spend a lot on tax. Which is the best automatic car for a girl? I love the...
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  Which small automatic is best? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mothers currently drives a manual Toyota Yaris. She wants to change to an automatic but not go to a larger car. I have heard that some cars...
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  Driving an automatic car - why use neutral? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention the advantage of the Mercedes auto box is that the shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal. I have covered...
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  Which small automatic car? 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife had a Vauxhall Corsa energy 2004 Reg semi-automatic car. We had a bad experience with this vehicle as one day it suddenly stopped displaying F...