Best Small Cars

I only drive automatics (well I did until the Spanish stopped my driving after 6 months, because I missed the end of 2020 deadline to swap licence & now would have to take a Spanish driving test) The most enjoyable one I hired here the old Nissan Micro, but I don't think the new one available in Auto) It drove very well indeed and had nice 'soft suspension', the last earlier this year was a new Polo, which like many new models I found 'very bumpy' on the Spanish roads. It's annoying now how the engines now stop when stationary although you can defeat it. I find all the reviews misleading, what car suits one person does not another, you might need to do a few tests drives & warning, check over the bumps and speed humps here. 

Thanks for your help, I’ll keep that in mind.

Lot's of main dealers here link Nissan Fuengirola  https://red.nissan.es/concesol/vehiculos-ocasion

This is Seat  https://www.holamotor.com/coches-ocasion/seat/

I bought my standard Peugeot 4 years ago from these guys below.  Do not know about automatic cars but a good starting point.  

Used cars for sale in Malaga, Spain (motorcadespain.com) 

Thanks so much Kerri

Your most welcome!  I should have mentioned the key selling point of this company (started by a British guy) is that in Spain all leased cars MUST be regularly serviced as part of the lease terms.  If you buy any old second hand car its likely not been professionally serviced.  With Motorcade you get the entire history of the car.

I am not one to promote businesses without personal experience but buying a car is a precarious one.  I have never had a moment of regret with my purchase from them.  I can only say so much.  Good luck!  Hope you find what works for you.  Getting around efficiently and without undue cost is a necessary thing here.

This is link to motorcade who you mentioned, https://motorcadespain.com/ note the first post in the thread was about small automatic cars, sadly pretty rare in Spain, now in the UK account for half of new car sales, eventually with electric cars the old gear shifts will disappear. However EV sales Spain still slow accounting for 2.1% according to ICIS data – a low figure when compared with the likes of Germany and France, which averaged a 6.7% EV share in 2020.. https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2021/10/27/10698903/e-mobility-spotlight-spain-s-regulatory-environment-to-boost-ev-sales-charging-infrastructure