What may be cheaper if it's automatic (7)

I believe the answer is:

renewal

(Other definitions for renewal that I've seen before include "Fresh beginning" , "Process of extending a subscription or licence" , "Revitalisation" , "one of the library's services" , "Repair" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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