Chrysler Grand Voyager - can't select 1st gear

I bought a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5 manual a few weeks ago, but I am having trouble with the gearbox. I either find it difficult to select 1st gear or it will select but then pop out. Any idea what...

What should I replace my Suzuki Jeep with for off-road use?

I am looking to replace my aging Suzuki Jeep, which I use in the Falklands. I have narrowed the list down to either a Nissan Terrano, a Toyota Hilux Surf or a Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero, all diesel models....

Are Vauxhall Corsas prone to gearbox faults?

I'm having problems with the gear selector on my 2007 Vauxhall Corsa: it sticks in park and can take five minutes of wiggling to free it. Is this a common fault on this model?

When should I change the gearbox oil on my Mercedes C-Class?

I recently bought a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI. I am very pleased with the car, but my local dealership tells me the automatic gearbox oil should be changed soon. This is an expensive job,...

Faulty Hyundai i30 gearbox - who should pay for repairs?

My daughter’s 2009 Hyundai i30 developed a gearbox noise, which she reported at the main dealer 12 months ago. At the time the mechanic told her it was nothing and to ignore it. I drove the car today and...

Grinding gearbox on Peugeot 206 - what's the cause?

The gearbox is making a grinding noise on my Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi. It only happens in 1st and 2nd gears, any idea what could be wrong?

What do you think of the Jaguar XF 3.0-litre?

I recently test drove both a Jaguar XFR and an XF 3.0s/c petrol. Both nice enough, but the XFR is a bit OTT for me and I was a little disappointed with the 3.0s/c in that it seemed a bit "grabby" when...

Bought a Toyota Corolla which broke down on the drive home - what should I do?

I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso yesterday for £4000. Sadly the car broke down on the drive home, with the gears slipping into neutral and refusing to engage. Can you please advise what should I do?...

My son's Volkswagen Bora blew up - can we get a refund from the dealer?

With my financial assistance my grandson bought a 2003 Vauxhall Bora, 1.9 TDI, 113,00 miles, with warranty from a local dealer. It cost slightly under £3000 on 10 June 2013. My grandson is 18 and has been...

Can we ask for a replacement for our Skoda Citigo due to a faulty gearbox?

We bought a new Skoda Citigo last September from a Skoda dealer. From the first day until now we have a serious problem engaging first and reverse gears. We reported this immediately but were told it would...