Automatic cars for sale

Looking for the best deal on a used automatic car? If you’re looking to buy or use finance to get behind the wheel of an automatic car, you’ve come to the right place. From city-friendly hatchbacks to family-sized SUVs with an automatic gearbox, there’s a huge choice, all at the best prices, delivered to your door and with a warranty included for peace of mind. If you're after a petrol automatic or an automatic hybrid car, there is now more choice than ever. Find your next automatic car now and buy it online today.

Are automatic cars easy to drive?

If you’re used to driving a manual car, switching to an automatic can feel a little strange, as some drivers feel a little less in control without a clutch or gear stick to use. However, driving an automatic car soon becomes second nature, as they’re more simple to drive than manual cars. In general, automatic cars have four basic modes: Park (P), Drive (D), Reverse (R) and Neutral (N). Shift into D for Drive and the car will take care of ensuring you’re in the right gear for any driving situation. 

How much are used automatic cars?

Automatic cars are generally slightly more expensive than manual models, as the gearboxes themselves are more complex. However, automatic cars are very popular, meaning there’s plenty to choose from to suit all different drivers and budgets, while electric cars, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are almost exclusively automatic. PCP finance and Hire Purchase are available to help you get behind the wheel of the automatic car you're after.

What’s the difference between an automatic and a manual car?

A car with an automatic gearbox only has an accelerator and brake pedal, with the car’s gearbox taking care of the clutch and shifting of the gears for you. In a car with a manual gearbox, it’s up to the driver to choose when to change gear using the clutch and gear stick. In general, manual cars tend to be cheaper than equivalent automatics, while also cheaper to run and maintain. However, the increased convenience and growing popularity of automatic cars means the price differences are narrowing.

Why buy an automatic car?

Driving a manual car can make a driver feel like they’re more in control. However, for many drivers, manual gearboxes can be a struggle, while others prefer the convenience of letting the car choose when to change gear for them. In traffic, automatic cars are much less of a hassle, as there’s no heavy clutch to press or gearstick to move, while motorway driving can be smoother if the car does the gears for you. An added bonus is that the latest automatic gearboxes help with fuel efficiency, too.