Why are gear changes becoming difficult in my 2002 Ford Mondeo?

I have a problem with engaging gears in my 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI. When the engine is off, gears shift well but when I start the car I can't put a gear in. If I turn the engine off and start it again (sometimes...

Why does my Hyundai i20's engine knock when driving uphill?

Just noticed when pulling away and changing up the gears in my 2009 Hyundai i20 that, as I try to accelerate in second gear, there is a knock from the engine when driving up a gradient. Is this normal...

Why is my Volkswagen Passat automatic jerking in lower gears?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI automatic. Recently it staring jumping or jerking in low gears when the engine is cold. It has been in the Volkswagen dealer for over a week as they cannot find...

What does my Jaguar S-Type's 'S' button do?

Can you advise what My Jaguar S-Type's 'S' button does in layman's terms?

What's causing a lack of power from my 260,000-mile 2002 Skoda Octavia?

I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia automatic 1.9 TDI with 260,000 miles. There is no power when accelerating and it's very slow to change gear upwards, and sometimes refuses to change upwards at all. The maximum...

Should the dealer repair my Volkswagen Passat's squeaky gear change?

I've got a very annoying squeak coming from the gearbox when I change gear on my 55-plate Volkswagen Passat Estate. I have taken it back to garage where I bought it from and they have rectified other minor...

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...

What's causing my Peugeot 307SW to emit smoke when stuck in traffic?

When I was driving my 2002 Peugeot 306 SW HDI turbo in slow traffic recently, smoke came out from bonnet which smelled like a burning clutch, and then I couldn't engage the gears at all. The engine temp...

I have various unresolved issues with my Honda Civic Type-R. What should I do to have them fixed?

I purchased a new Honda Civic Type-R in July 2009 with 19 miles on the clock and a few cosmetic issues. It came minus rear parking sensors and mats as requested. However, there were a few dull wheel nuts...