Gears without tears

We followed your advice and went to the Automatic Gearbox Centre in Luton. Despite giving them a very tight timescale, and them having to urgently obtain a part from Sweden, they completed the work satisfactorily...

Do you know what is causing a gear selection problem in our Nissan Micra automatic?

My partner is the second owner of an excellent condition 1996 Nissan Micra 1.3 GX Auto that has a gear selection problem, The selector has to be used with force and often it requires several attempts before...

I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one?

I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some time in June. There is supposed to be a £600 discount....

Clutch-muncher

My mother is about to have her third clutch in four years replaced. We moved to rural Devon where there are steep hills and narrow lanes with passing places. She is a game old bird who loves to drive...

It can't be that bad?

I am having to sell my fun and faultless 2000 Golf Cabriolet as I am setting up my own business and need a bigger vehicle. I have a small budget of £2500 and have been tempted by a second hand 2.5 V6...

Audi multitronic gearbox judder

My car suffers from a judder at about 1200 RPM when going through the auto gears or at low speeds in the 1200 to 1800 RPM range. I've had the gearbox update, software upgrade and gearbox oil change. The...

Suggestions for small cars

My wife is planning to change her car this year. Can you recommend a short list of candidates to consider which will satisfy the following criteria please? High seating position for easy access Smaller...

Omega autobox

How many speeds does the autobox have in a Omega 3.0i Elite Estate - W registered?

Economical small car with space for a wheelchair

I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to have room for an average size wheelchair in the boot...

Which cars have light clutch operation?

I have arthritis in my left knee, but a replacement joint is out of the question. I’d accepted that I’d eventually have to buy a car with auto transmission until recently, when I drove a Hyundai i20 and...