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• 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?
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  What is the best used automatic estate car? 31 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best used automatic SUV/estate for family. I have around £15,000 to spend.
• renault megane 1.9 dci saloon automatic - Any good 22 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  And after a drive which showed why the clutch was going, driving around with her foot to the floor at 5,500 revs!    She decided she wanted an automatic but liked the renault megane saloon shape.    She has seen a 2007 renault megane 1.9 dci saloon, 34000 miles FSH, automatic,    Are these automatics any good or is she west to stay clear, she liked her car and wants another the same shape.
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  Need a cheap, small car with automatic gearbox for £1000 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small cheap automatic for my 23 year old son to learn to drive in. Ideally £500 - 1000. What should I buy?
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  What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? I'm thinking of buying a new Subaru Outback.
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  Which small saloons use a torque converter automatic gearbox? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 86 years young and my 12-year-old Honda Accord has a 'creep' type auto that is absolutely invaluable. Are there any small or medium size saloons that...
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  Stop-start for automatic - how does it work? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I assume that the stop-start on a manual car is electronically activated when the vehicle is put into neutral. If that is the case, why can it not be activated...
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  Buying a small automatic for partially disabled wife 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has MS but wants to maintain her mobility. She drives less than 10,000 miles per year and has to carry 2 cocker spaniels. She needs an automatic...
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  Honda Jazz -which automatic? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting a Honda Jazz for my mother (1-2 years old). She can only drive automatics, but I've heard there were problems with the Jazz automatic transmission...
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  How much does an automatic gearbox add to the value of my FIAT Grande Punto? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Grande Punto Dynamic 2006 but registered as a January 2007, 5-door hatch, 10,500 miles, 1.4, metallic, spanking condition. Glasses can give me...
• Automatic/Manual Licenses 28 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me at what date the different licenses came in (ie restricted to automatics only if test passed in an auto)? I was under the potentially erroneous impression that it was sometime in the last 18 years (period for which I have held a license).
• Hyundai i20 (2009) - Hyundai i20 Comfort Automatic 17 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I have been unable to locate any test reports on the automatic version of the i20. Anyone have any knowledge of a relevant test report or anyone had a test drive of the auto?
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - Automatic Headlights 5 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Anyone had any problems with these lights? My car constantley says check automatic headlights but not sure what to check or do? All the lights work ok manually? Thanks Martin
• Automatic for a grand?? 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Because of a medical reason I need a automatic. I only have £1000 to spend. Anything up to a 1.8, estate or a hatchback. If you was to buy one with that sort of money what would you go for? What auto's are better/more reliable for a grand?
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  How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,...
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  What's the best small automatic car for an older person? 18 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would...