Can you recommend an MPV like the Meriva which is available as an automatic petrol?

My partner wishes to change her car and is rather taken with the Meriva (very practical, right size, high driving position, etc.) However, she would like an automatic and it appears that automatics are...

Is the new Volkswagen Golf DSG gearbox reliable?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf with an auto gearbox. I was planning on updating this to a new Golf with the DSG gearbox. However, I have heard that there have been a number of problems with these gearboxes....

Recommend a small 5-door automatic car?

I am 68 years old with two hip replacements. At present I am driving a 12-year-old Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 auto. I am now looking for a smaller car. My mileage is only about 2000 miles per year, with no long...

What is causing my Mercedes-Benz A-Class automatic to 'growl' when slowing down?

I own a Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. The car will be three years old at the end of July 2013, and will be out of warranty after this. I am very concerned about the automatic transmission that produces...

What would make a good replacement for my 2003 Rover 75?

I enjoy driving my 2003 Rover 75 and like its handling and general driving feel. It has just over 90,000 on the clock and I would like to keep it for a year or two more but I am beginning to spend serious...

Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg?

I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the car was mostly off the road and stored in a garage....

Citroen C5 automatic gearbox changing down too early - is this a fault?

I have a 2004 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi with an automatic/tiptronic gearbox. I’m very happy with the car, but while driving in tiptronic mode the automatic gearbox will change down when the revs are below 2500rpm....

Can you recommend a small car for an elderly driver?

My mother in her 80s needs to buy a small petrol car with a good automatic gearbox. She is concerned about accident protection, so wants SIP and lots of airbags. She likes diesels, but obviously wants...

Ford Powershift Gearbox - engine revs oscillation problem

I’m currently experiencing some problems with my Ford Galaxy and its Powershift gearbox. When going at constant vehicle speed up a steep hill (or gentle incline while towing a caravan), the engine revs...

Should I buy a manual or automatic (torque converter) Mercedes-Benz SLK200?

I am looking at Mercedes-Benz SLK 200s on offer at www.cargiant.co.uk. There is a 31,251 mile 2010 manual at £13,499 and a 14,871 mile 2010 automatic at £16,799. Would you consider this a better buy than...