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I am contemplating buying a new car as my last one had been extremely difficult for me to drive. It had a 1.2-litre engine but I could not grasp how to move off smoothly. Having frequently over-revved,...
I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to replace it and would need another larger MPV. I would...
I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Focus C-MAX. Boot space is important too. Can...
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?
On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission and the engine goes down to idle rpm, leaving...
Can we expect a CVT auto model of Toyota's Urban Cruiser?
I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have an automatic diesel so I found a car - Vauxhall Astra...
The automatic gearbox occassionally fails to change up a gear resulting in over reving engine. When using the kick down it drops a gear but then stays in that gear longer than normal.
Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar sized new cars with fully automatic petrol 2 litre...
Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on gas pedal. I checked fluid level and it is fine. No...