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• FORD CMAX 2.0 LTR AUTOMATIC 29 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I AM THINKING OF BUYING  A 08 REG   LOW MILEAGE CMAX 2.0 LTR PETROL AUTOMATIC AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEED BACK OR  COMMENTS. REGARDING RELIABILITY / FUEL CONSUMPTION ETC. THANKS.
• New Focus automatic 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hello All, I've heard a few bad reports about the new Focus CVT automatic but can't decide whether people are talking about the petrol or diesel versions. Anyone got one of these or have any more info? Thanks
• VOLVO S40 AUTOMATIC 31 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone with any thoughts or comments about the 1997 Volvo S40 automatic saloon ? Proposing to buy, low mileage for year, two owners, very good condition, genuine service history etc. Any comments would be appreciated.
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  What automatic petrol SUV do you recommend? 18 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a used automatic petrol SUV but which would you recommend? My soon to be 13 year old Nissan Qashqai diesel is about to die.
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  What's the best used car with an automatic gearbox for £14,000? 1 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for recommendations for a car with an automatic gearbox for commuting around town and the occasional long journey. What do you suggest I buy...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much...
• New small cars with automatic boxes ? 16 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  And whether they have good auto boxes. Or can anyone recommend a good, smooth, reliable automatic other than those mentioned above? I guess the Yaris is favourite although they are a little dear, for me at the minute. Regards mr automatic
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  I need a small, automatic SUV - what would you suggest? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have an old BMW 330i and a newer Suzuki Ignis and are looking to replace both with one car that my wife can park easily in town but also can undertake...
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  Will a second-hand Ford S-MAX automatic be a reliable used family car? 10 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking for an MPV that's nice to drive and am very impressed by the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Automatic. But I am now considering the Ford S-Max for about...
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  Best small and reliable automatic car? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips....
• Can anyone recommend a good Automatic car for 8 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    Hi guys I recently been driving manual but it kills my wrist and knees (low level arthritis) so now looking for a automatic   Can anyone recommend a good Automatic car for about £3.5 - £4k maybe 80,000 miles or less (if this budget is reasonable ) 5 door, I'm male (so no pink please lol)    I'm based in London, needs to be ULEZ and exclude category D, E etc  
• Any - Never driven an automatic 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  In that time I've owned god-knows how many cars and driven loads of other cars and vans, either regularly or as one-offs. But in all that time - over 35 years - I've never driven an automatic. I  know the theory and principles about how automatics work, and I know I wouldn't have a problem with it..........but I've never actually driven one. Is that some kind of record?
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 98 1.4 Radiator for automatic gear box 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hello all I am looking for some advice as I am not that great with cars. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if citeron saxo automatic gearbox radiators are different to their manual counterparts. As my current radiator on my automatic is leaking and needs replacing and I do not want to buy an incorrect radiator. Any help provided would be greatly appreciated
• Best Automatic for 1300 quid 21 May 2006 (Forum)
  I am now looking for a motor and while the healing process continues (about 18 months) I think it would help if I drove an automatic. I only have about £1300 so I was wondering what you good peoples views are on the best made automatic car/gearbox out there is? I'm looking for a family size car. Cheers for any help.
• Automatics and emergency stops... 23 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  It seems to be an enormous stress on the transmission and does it take longer to stop an automatic than a manual given this might be the case? Simon _____________________________________ SVPworld (incorporating PSRworld) www.svpworld.com
• Toyota Auris - automatic 2 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying Toyota Auris automatic for the wife. Budget is £5000 so looking at first generation (2007 to 2012) model heard this is MMT transmission one. Is this going to be problematic and costly with MMT version? Many thanks in advance for any comments.
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - Chrysler Voyager automatic gear box pins 13 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can you tell me whether the pins at the front of the automatic gear box for the S reg Chrysler Grand Voyager are rectangular, flat or round?
• CVT Automatic Gearboxes 28 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  There is a letter in the HJ column in Saturday's Daily Telegtaph warning buyers off CVT automatic gearboxes (presumably as opposed to torque converter gearboxes). Is there a list anywhere which shows which cars have CVT boxes? Is that the same thing as a magnetic clutch?
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  What petrol SUV/crossover would you suggest for the best mpg? 22 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a petrol automatic SUV/crossover with good mpg and fully spec'd for short daily use, with occasional long journeys. We are looking at...
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  What's a good automatic car for someone who has just passed their test? 16 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My son and his girlfriend have both just passed their tests for automatic only. What would be a good first car that they could drive budget about £3k?