Automatic gearbox is slowing me down

I have a Renault Scenic 1.5 DCI automatic, which is 13 months old and has had no major problems so far. I do however have a nagging concern about the auto' gearbox as it seems reluctant to change down...

I'm tempted by a little Volvo

I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice seems to narrow down to a 2.0D Powershitft or...

Why don't you recommend the Nissan Note Acenta?

The Nissan Note Acenta meets your criteria in many ways, yet does not get mentioned where it seems to be a good option. UK-built with a good reliability record, excellent cabin space and access, 65-profile...

Can I legally drive with no shoes on?

For many years now I have frequently driven without footwear, having experienced the welt of some shoes catching the pedals when bringing the foot back. I have found this gives greater sensitivity on both...

Small petrol automatic - recommendations please?

I am looking for something with five-doors to replace our beloved Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6JTDm 120PS, which isn't practical with kids. It's our second car and does mainly short journeys now. I am looking for...

Problem with Audi AllRoad Multitronic gearbox

I have a problem with my Audi A6 Allroad 2.5TDi. When I start the engine and try and go into gear all of the gear indicators on the dash light up, and the drive will not engage. The solution is to switch...

Problem automatic gearbox in a 2004 Audi A4

I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.5 diesel Automatic, registered in 2004. It has done 157k miles. A couple of times over the last month, when I have selected Drive and when I pressed the accelerator to move away,...

Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what?

There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar cars generally cost more, is there something wrong...

Did my Honda CR-V's DPF cause a hesitation under acceleration?

NB of Littlebourne’s email was timely for me since, that very day, whilst driving my 2010 diesel automatic Honda CR-V in sub zero conditions, I experienced hesitation seemingly from the gearbox. I set...

Are there any supermini automatics with more than four gears?

Are there any superminis that are fitted with more than four forward gears on normal auto gearboxes, not twin-clutch or DSG?