The key won't come out of the ignition in my Golf automatic

My Golf Mark VI 1.4 TSI had a new gearbox last year - the usual DSG problem gearbox. Since then, the ignition key refuses to come out of the ignition about half of the time. My garage insists that it is...

Which small automatic car?

I am very interested in purchasing a Ford Ka, Vauxhall Adam or Fiat Panda, but would like to know if they are available with an automatic gearbox? And whether you know of any other small automatics that...

Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about Peugeot 5008 but prefer Japanese reliability, but...

Should I buy a 2007/2008 Jazz?

I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once it gets to 7/8 years old? Is there a different car...

What does MMT mean?

I am replacing my 2001 Toyota Yaris Auto but am confused by MMT. What does it mean and how is it different from cars without this spec?

Vauxhall Vectra problems

I own a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 automatic, which has been unused for 11 months. I drove the car yesterday and it feels like the brakes are biting and locking the wheels. The auto box also changes down...

Are semi-automatic transmissions reliable?

I am thinking of buying a new car, can you tell me if semi-automatic transmission systems are reliable?

Buying an SUV with auto 'box - what's best?

I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping gear and the seats are painful on long trips....

Citroen EGS6 gearbox. What are your latest thoughts?

I have been browsing your answers to questions about the egs gearbox used by Citroen and note that you said on 17 July 2011 they had been improved. The car salesman tells me that improvements have been...

Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good?

Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned previously, can you tell me if Audi has managed to...