What is Renault's new dual clutch transmission like?

What is your opinion of the Renault six-speed dual clutch (EDC) transmission that I understand is currently an option on various models and, next year, will be standard fitment on the new 1.2 TCe Mk4 Clio?

Is my Yaris a proper automatic?

I purchased a Toyota Yaris last year and was told it was an automatic, but when chatting with some friends, we all discovered that a car less than 1400cc could not have a proper automatic gearbox. I am...

Comparison of diesel automatic gearboxes

Are there known problems with the clutch and gearboxes of these two different systems (X-Trail and Outlander)? How does the TC-SST function compared with a traditional automatic gearbox?

What do you think of the Volkswagen Up?

My wife has been offered the chance of buying a new, basic, Volkswagen Up from a main dealer for about £7000. Is this good? Are there any known drawbacks with the Up?

Ford Galaxy stalling after repairs

I have a Ford Galaxy, 2007, 57 reg. It has recently had the clutch replaced and Dual Mass Fly wheel under warranty. However, when starting from cold and putting in 1st gear it always seems to stall unless...

Problem Focus gearbox

In response to a recent question about the Focus C-max automatic transmission (20th May), you said "This is the nightmare transmission. Only about 300 still on the road.The problem is that the torque output...

What's what when it comes to automatic gearboxes?

Which 2010-2012 automatics are true automatics and fitted with torque converters, and which are the most reliable?

Gearbox failure on a Jaguar X-Type

I have a Jaguar X-Type that has done 150k mls and has now suffered gearbox failure. Only gear possible is reverse. Costs to even have a look are expensive. Is a replacement gearbox available or even worth...

My Honda Civic automatic sometimes lurches forwards - how can I prevent this?

I have a Honda Civic Hybrid automatic. On two occasions the Honda has lurched forward from starting and I haven't had time to react before hitting something just ahead, on the last occasion a brick wall....

Gearchange is stiff when it's hot

When the engine is cold the gear selection seems perfect. But when I have been in slow moving traffic for a while I cannot engage the lower gears and have to pull over to side of road till it cools down....