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  Buying new car - can you recommend something? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar...
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  A smooth, punchy diesel estate required. 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest...
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  A car with a large boot 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend as a replacement for our aging Nissan Primera. A large boot is important. We've driven automatics for 20 years but are considering,...
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  No connection 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your response to PB's letter on 19 June states that "in an automatic, left-foot braking is the only way to remain in full control of the vehicle at all...
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  What automatic transmission fluid should I use in my 2001 Ford Galaxy? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the specified automatic transmission fluid for a 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 V6?
• Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid 12 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hello Everybody, I have just agreed to purchase a Honda Accord Tourer diesel automatic from a Honda dealer (13 months old & 8,800 miles) - as this will be my first ever automatic car can any auto gearbox experts advise on how often the ATF should be changed ? I wish to keep the car for as long as possible so am wondering if changing the ATF every 2 years is ok (my annual milage is circa 15,000).
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  Old VAG 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to scrap my 11-year-old Golf V5 2.3 automatic under the government scrappage scheme. I would like to replace it with a new automatic car of...
• Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - 08 2.0 Fuel overflows at first automatic shut off 4 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  It's occurs every time I fill up to the first automatic shut off. Has anyone else noticed this problem with any Ford Focus 2008 onwards model and if so what's the problem ? My previous Focus 05 never had this problem.
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - Towing an automatic with no ATF 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I thought it was simple but.......... I have a Y-reg Audi A6, 2.5TDI automatic. The car has done 140,000 miles and I decided to replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid. I drained it out (no problem) but then couldn't replace the fluid, (according to the workshop manual, Audi use a special piece of equipment, and when I attempted to fill it using the level-check hole the oil wouldn't stay in).
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - no drive on new automatic gearbox box 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have had a small garage fit a new GM 4L30E (recon) automatic gearbox to my Omega, but there is now no drive. I got the gearbox from a working low mileage late model, and then replaced lots of seals in it, some I did myself, and some an automatic specialist did.
• Scenic Automatic. Problems? 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  My question is, does anyone know of any specific problems with the 1.6 auto and more generally, are we nuts to be thinking of buying an automatic when neither of us has driven one before and would prefer a manual if given the choice? Thanks.
• Nissan Almera Automatic 24 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I have noticed that some of the smaller Fords seem to have very bad writeups about the reliability of the automatics. I have seen people recommend Japanese cars for automatics.
• Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/ford-may-adopt-variable-transmissions.html
• Automatic Fiat Panda? 8 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Please, is there anyone out there who ownes or owned, a Panda Selecta from new, either privately or perhaps as a Mobility car? Thank you, petel@clara.co.uk
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  What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if...
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  What automatic car is comfortable enough for someone with spinal problems? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have spinal problems resulting in lower back and leg pain. My consultant says I should be driving an automatic and something with a comfortable ride....
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  What is the Kia Xceed DCT gearbox like? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a 2022 Kia Xceed 1.5 litre and would like the automatic. Unfortunately our family's experience with Skoda and Ford double clutch...
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  Which is the best automatic gearbox? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which type of auto gearbox do you recommend, taking into account smoothness and reliability?
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  Can you suggest an automatic car that handles potholes well? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a painful left knee, I need an automatic car. I currently drive a Kia Venga and I like the high driving position, although my husband says it’s...
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  What's the best small auto? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small, economical, automatic, petrol car to get to work and back - which is 14 miles each way along country lanes. Just getting rid of a 1.0-litre...