Best used automatic cars for new drivers
Passed in an automatic? These are the small, cheap-to-insure automatics worth shortlisting.
What makes a good first automatic
Look for a low insurance group, a small engine, a full service history and a gearbox type with a good reliability record. Small hybrids and conventional torque-converter automatics tend to be the safest bets.
Models to shortlist
Toyota Yaris Hybrid, Honda Jazz (CVT), Kia Picanto automatic, Hyundai i10 automatic, Suzuki Swift automatic and Mazda 2 automatic are all popular, widely available choices. Always check the specific car's history and service records.
Before you buy
Get a vehicle history check, test drive from cold, make sure gear changes are smooth with no jerking or slipping, and ask when the gearbox fluid was last changed.