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Used Automatic Cars for Sale

Automatic cars are so popular today with manual cars disappearing at an alarming pace. This, however, comes as no surprise as roads are getting busier. Driving an automatic car is easier and modern automatic transmissions tend to be fast and clever to respond, making driving as effortless as possible.

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Popular Automatic Cars in the UK

  • Audi A3

    Quality premium hatch

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    4.5/5

  • Audi Q3

    Luxury crossover SUV

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    4.5/5

  • Audi Q5

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    4.5/5

  • Mercedes A Class

    Stylish premium hatch

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    4.0/5

  • Volkswagen Tiguan

    Competitive crossover

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    4.5/5

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Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£10,706

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

  • 2018
  • •
  • 65,761 miles
  • •
  • Diesel
  • •
  • Automatic
OMRG Motors
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London (3 miles)

Lexus NX 2.5 300h F Sport E-CVT 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Lexus NX 2.5 300h F Sport E-CVT 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Lexus NX 2.5 300h F Sport E-CVT 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£13,141

Lexus NX 2.5 300h F Sport E-CVT 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

  • 2014
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  • 98,900 miles
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  • Petrol Hybrid
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  • Automatic
OMRG Motors
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London (3 miles)

Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi Tekna XTRON Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi Tekna XTRON Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi Tekna XTRON Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£13,250

Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi Tekna XTRON Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

  • 2017
  • •
  • 46,808 miles
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  • Diesel
  • •
  • Automatic
OMRG Motors
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London (3 miles)

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BMW 1 Series 116D M SPORT 5-Door
BMW 1 Series 116D M SPORT 5-Door
BMW 1 Series 116D M SPORT 5-Door
£7,799

BMW 1 Series 116D M SPORT 5-Door

  • 2014
  • •
  • 72,800 miles
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  • Diesel
  • •
  • Automatic
Imperial Autotrade
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Uxbridge (13 miles)

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Ford Focus TITANIUM 5-Door
Ford Focus TITANIUM 5-Door
Ford Focus TITANIUM 5-Door
£8,550

Ford Focus TITANIUM 5-Door

  • 2016
  • •
  • 45,460 miles
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  • Petrol
  • •
  • Automatic
Imperial Autotrade
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Uxbridge (13 miles)

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Mercedes-Benz E Class E220 BLUETEC AMG LINE 2-Door
Mercedes-Benz E Class E220 BLUETEC AMG LINE 2-Door
Mercedes-Benz E Class E220 BLUETEC AMG LINE 2-Door
£11,300

Mercedes-Benz E Class E220 BLUETEC AMG LINE 2-Door

  • 2015
  • •
  • 55,950 miles
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  • Diesel
  • •
  • Automatic
Imperial Autotrade
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Uxbridge (13 miles)

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Used Automatic cars

An automatic car is one where the car takes care of the gear changes for you. You only have to worry about acceleration/braking and steering. Using various parameters, the gearbox picks the right gear, eliminating the clutch and the process of manually selecting gears. Once a rarity, automatic cars are a mainstream offering now.

Modern automatic cars have evolved with different types of transmission, such as CVT, Torque Converter, Dual clutch automatic, etc. These gearboxes are now able to shift at lightning speeds and even offer the option of manual control using paddle shifters or trip tonic. They are also as efficient as their manual counterparts, making them a go-to choice for all car buyers across segments.

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  • What is an automatic car?

    An automatic car is a type of vehicle that changes its gears automatically for the driver. These cars are equipped with an automatic gearbox which selects and shifts gears according to various parameters. Automatic cars are ever so popular today and eliminates a clutch or a manual H-pattern shifter.

  • Can you tow an automatic car?

    Yes, you can tow an automatic car. But it is not recommended to tow an automatic with its driven wheels on the ground. So, it is best to tow an automatic car on a flat-bed or at least the drive wheels must be off the ground.

  • How to start an automatic car?

    You can start an automatic car by pressing down the brake pedal and twisting the key or pressing the start/stop push button. Once the engine is running, you can shift to Drive (D) with your foot on the brake pedal to get going. In an automatic car, you should always keep your foot on the brake pedal while shifting between Drive, Neutral, Park and Reverse.

  • Is it easy to drive an automatic car?

    Yes, it is very easy to drive an automatic car. The car takes care of all the gear shifting; you only have to focus on acceleration/braking and steering.

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