Why is my Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic's gearbox 'thumping' when changing gear?

My 2003 Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic has recently been making an occasional, mild, gearbox "thump" when changing up from first to second gear, together with an amber engine warning light and a gearbox fault...

Can you change from drive to a lower gear whilst moving in the KIA Cee'd automatic?

I am an observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists and am currently observing a gentleman to help him to pass his advanced driving test. His car is a 2010 KIA Cee'd 1.6 diesel with an automatic gearbox...

Have you driven the Skoda Fabia 1.2DSG?

I have just purchased a Skoda Fabia 1.2 DSG and consider it a great car. I'm very happy with the performance for a small car and, compared to the small Toyota automatic, it is excellent. You recently said...

Can you recommend a 4-door automatic car with enough room for a wheelchair?

We are using a Citroen Xsara Picasso but I have just had a right hip change and the next one is due later. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot drive a manual, but is happy with an automatic. Our...

What do you think of the Nissan 350Z's automatic gearbox?

We are thinking of buying a Nissan 350Z and wonder what you think of them. Are Nissan's automatics reliable? Do you know of any issues with these cars? Also we have seen tiptronics - are these as reliable...

Which small cars have the best turning circle?

Which small or medium-sized automatic family cars have the best turning circle?

Which small, spacious car could we buy to keep in France for occasional use?

I am considering buying a car in France to keep in France. It must be a 2-pedal automatic, must have four doors, and must be able to accommodate four people plus a wheelchair. I have thought about a Renault...

Which car should I buy for a 130-mile daily round trip?

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car for a daily round trip of 130 miles, and my criteria is reliability, economy and decent motorway performance. My preference is for an automatic gearbox. I currently...

Automatic fearbox?

We have driven automatics for the last 30 years. 25 years with Toyota and no real problems other than disappointment in my wife's Yaris multimode "automatic" gearbox. I am about to change my first generation...

DSG of Thornhill writes…

I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group