The Best Automatic Used Cars under £10k ...and the ones to avoid

The Best Automatic Used Cars under £10k

Correction - the nasty Volvo gearbox is called Powershift (just like Ford) - the Geartronic is a perfectly decent torque converter!

Let's look at these best (and worst) automatic ULEZ complaint used cars available for under £10000.

We look at some of the worst automatic cars as well as some tips on the best of the bunch and offer some great used car buying advice as always. Get yourself one of the most reliable automatic cars that's ULEZ compliant and avoid one of the lemons.

Are these the best used automatic cars in the UK today? let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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[mostelusive]

Very insightful video. Thanks alot, definitely will try use that veihcle check in the future

[alanfurness]

Very good sensible information as always Jim, keep up the good work.

[rimmerblues]

Useful info, cheers 👍
You showed the Mk1 X1, what about the DCT gearbox in the newer front-wheel-drive X1 also found in many other FWD BMWs like the new 1 and 2 Series, does it have same concerns as the DSG in VAG vehicles? Some of the more powerful front-wheel based BMW also use a torque-converter which is different to the rear-wheel drive models, i suppose that's potentially more reliable than the DCT?

[timcollins]

Good advice re DSG transmissions Jim. Most 7 speed DSG use one clutch pack for gears 1, 3, 5 and 7 and the other clutch pack for gears 2, 4, 6 and reverse. A faulty DSG clutch pack will have a shudder, normally between 1st and 2nd. A faulty mechatronic will normally show itself up as a momentary flash of the gearbox warning light or difficulty selecting D through N to R. Clutch packs and mechatronic units are expensive to fix and normally require gearbox removal. Mechatronic issues also require re coding to the car which not every workshop can do.

[francisoleary]

Thanks for this really helpful video. It’s worth mentioning regarding the VAG DSG, that later series do not require an oil change - so I’m told by my mechanic, they are sealed for life. (Whether that’s a good thing. I don’t know)
I have had a 2011 Golf DSG since 2017, now with 80k that is economical and still lovely to drive. The only problems I have had is binding front brakes and a failed (original) battery.
Otherwise it is a quiet and refined runabout that takes the occasional marathon in its stride.

[uwtab]

My absolute most favorite gearbox is the CVT, no matter which car, i just love the extreme smooth driving. From start until end of acceleration you keep it around 2k-2.5k rpm, such a pleasure.

[lesleywillis]

I agree about the dynamics of driving a Toyota hybrid. However it should be noted that they are not the same as the “ rubber band “ cvt boxes. They have an excellent reliability record. On another matter I drove a Suzuki Baleno with a proper torque converter box and it was great. On the downside they stopped sell them here in 2018. Great smaller car though.

[donaldstokes.]

Just found your channel and watched a few videos great content.
What do you think of the Hyundai Tucson DCT do you think it’s long lasting?

[pauljenkins]

Hi. Love your videos but a slight inaccuracy in your Volvo gearbox comments. You mentioned Volvo call their dual clutch transmissions geartronic? Not really true. My V50 dual clutch is a powershift (same name as Ford use) and the Volvo Geartronic boxes use conventional torque converter 🙂

[jeremywentworth]

Should be mandatory that insurance companies record they have written off a car even if a car is recorded as it's had a complete respray as the car was coined on every panel. If every car was recorded at least if someone wanted the recorded car they would know and it would also cost less and always be worth less than an identical car.that was written off for whatever reason. Insurance companies always record stolen recovered and sometimes they have no damage so what's the difference infact id rather buy a car that was stolen that wasn't damaged etc than 1 in an accident.

[andrewjones]

Cheers Jim, it's a minefield out there

[h.bsfaithfulservant]

😂...and here was me thinking of getting another Honda Jazz as an automatic this time, only to find the CVT is made of cheese 😮😮😮.
I can stick with a manual then! Which I still suspect is made of cheese 😁
Very helpful vid Jim... lots of info on the different types of automatic gearboxes 👍

[lotus.vk]

Thanks a lot for this video!! 🏆 What type of auto gearbox do a VW polo 1, 4 tsi from 2002 have? I love this car but rust is becoming a problem and I need air condition 😅 any suggestions for a newer auto car that is cheap to run? I have around 10.000 £ to spend 🙏🏼

[andyrobertshaw]

Presumably the DS3 gearbox is the same as the one in your recent outgoing car?
Didn’t realise those ‘boxes were so good.
When you say ‘death trap’ for older Citroën auto ‘boxes, do you mean the gearbox can terminally pack in (as opposed to being a deathtrap for the driver and occupants)?

[dakzer]

Been following you for awhile. Great video on < 10k value cars. What are your thoughts on paying premium from approved Toyota dealership for a 2018 corolla and taking advantage of the remaining 4 years warranty as long as its serviced with Toyota? I would like a Toyota petrol or petrol/hybrid, and wanted to possibly use your 1 to 1 call service for advice if you still offer this servce?

[Peter-in-Somerset]

Would a driver who has always been happy manual be better off avoiding automatics? Another great vid!

[mohamedchatt]

Would you recommend a dsg 6speed from year 2017, 1.4 tsi150 ps audi q3, heard some bad things about the 7 speed automatic

[Brian-omhh]

Hi Jim re: French cars coming a long Getting a long way was always an issue with my Pug 405 back in the early

[HugoRodallega]

Hi, I'm looking to buy my first car, want a automatic suv or hatchback around 7-10K that drives well and is cheap to insure. Any advice please.

[JonnyS]

You would need to be very wary of that Octavia, it is two different colours!