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• Which small automatic ? 26 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Trying to decide on a small automatic as a first car whether new or used. Somewhere I read that the Micra may not be as reliable as they should because they now use Renault parts? And Corsa's have problems with the rear bulbs failing leaving the gear box in crawl home mode?
• Fabia automatic 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Dont like cars that are too big, so something like an Octavia or Vectra is no good. Need a town car that is reliable, hard-wearing and automatic. Cheers TonyC
• How many backroomers drive automatics? 30 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  A lot of my commuting was down a very busy dual carriageway (the A14 between Huntingdon and Cambridge), with traffic frequently crawling or at a standstill. It was this that convinced me of the benefits of an automatic - though I haven't succumbed to buying that hat (yet!). So how many BR's regularly drive automatics?
• Automatic car purchase advice 10 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking at buying a used Automatic. 1.6l - 2l, NOT Diesel, 2012 onwards, Hatchback, Saloon, Mini SUV  - Budget is £8k What do people recommend? And equally what to avoid? I am in Hertfordshire. Any dealers recommended within a 30 mile Radius.
• Chrysler Voyager automatic 2.8 deasil 2006 - all warning lights on 21 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  My voyager suddenly had all the warning lights come on, including all the automatic indicator lights, but Not the engine managment light. Has anyone come across this problem, and know what causes it. Thank you hopefully. John.
• crankshaft pulley removal - 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GLS 2L Automatic 25 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  1999 Mitsubishi Galant GLS 2L Automatic Please see picture of crankshaft pulley in link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/49573226@N07/4548946106/ Does anyone have experience of removing this particular type of pulley ?
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - 1.4 automatic - any good 16 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I am keen on getting a nearly new polo 1.4 automatic as I like VW's and want a ''proper'' 4 speed auto.Can't find any reviews does anybody have any experience of this car please ?
• Fiesta automatic choke 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Fiesta 1.4 with Weber TLD carb. I think my automatic choke has failed, (difficult starting but no problem when running or starting from hot). Am I right in thinking the choke butterfly should be seen to be closed when the engine is cold (with air filter cover removed) ?
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  I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
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  Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)...
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  Which small, automatic car offers a high seating position? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has restricted movement in her left leg due to an unsuccessful knee operation, so I need to buy her a small (Citroen C3 size) economical automatic,...
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  What car would you suggest for someone with arthritis problems? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has arthritis in both hands. She has great difficulty operating the gear levers into reverse and the button on the hand brakes on both our cars....
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  Which small cars have a proper automatic gearbox? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled so she needs a small(ish), automatic, petrol car with easy access. I am insistent that it has a proper auto box as I have read too...
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  What's a good small automatic that's economical and reliable? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around £4k and am looking for a small automatic that will mostly do city driving and school runs for my wife. I have read that MMT (Yaris)...
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  Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol...
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  Need a large and practical car for my retirement 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having now retired, I want to swap my Jaguar XF (brilliant car) for something with more boot space. I have thought about the Honda CR-V as I need space,...
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  Buying a petrol automatic crossover 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car in the next 6-12 months. Ideally, I’d like a petrol automatic crossover, as I do not do the mileage each year for diesel....
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  Why is my neighbour's manual Zafira cheaper to tax than my equivalent automatic? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My next-door neighbour and I both own Vauxhall Zafiras of about the same age. Mine is 2004/04 registered and his is 2004/54. Both have 1.8 petrol engines....
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  Citroen C5 automatic gearbox changing down too early - is this a fault? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi with an automatic/tiptronic gearbox. I’m very happy with the car, but while driving in tiptronic mode the automatic gearbox...
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  Should I buy a manual or automatic (torque converter) Mercedes-Benz SLK200? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at Mercedes-Benz SLK 200s on offer at www.cargiant.co.uk. There is a 31,251 mile 2010 manual at £13,499 and a 14,871 mile 2010 automatic at...