It may be necessary for me change from a manual to an automatic transmission car in the near future.
What should I be looking for with the automatic transmission?
I know petrol consumption and CO2 output are higher; but is it also true that:
They have to be serviced more often and this will be more expensive.
The automatic gearboxes do not last as long as manual gearboxes and are extremely expensive to replace. (A few years ago a friend had a Rover which had 2 new automatic gear boxes in 6 years at a cost of £1.500!!)
I am looking at a supermini; 'What Car' recommend the Honda Jazz any thoughts which cars I should be considering.
I would prefer to keep my manual but it may come to a choice of driving or not.
Any help appreciated.
What should I be looking for with the automatic transmission?
I know petrol consumption and CO2 output are higher; but is it also true that:
They have to be serviced more often and this will be more expensive.
The automatic gearboxes do not last as long as manual gearboxes and are extremely expensive to replace. (A few years ago a friend had a Rover which had 2 new automatic gear boxes in 6 years at a cost of £1.500!!)
I am looking at a supermini; 'What Car' recommend the Honda Jazz any thoughts which cars I should be considering.
I would prefer to keep my manual but it may come to a choice of driving or not.
Any help appreciated.