Does slowing an automatic using the paddles instead of the brakes damage the gearbox?

Does it damage an auto gear box to use the paddle changers to slow down, rather than the brakes?

Do stop-start systems cause engine wear?

My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when the engine is warm and been running a while, the...

Our used Vauxhall Astra has metal deposits in the oil filter, is this a warranty issue?

Our garage has told us that our Vauxhall Astra (2020) has metal bits in the oil filter. We bought the car in early September 2023, with a 2 year warranty. Are we within our rights to complain to Hartwells,...

Will the stop-start system on my Fiesta damage my engine?

Does the auto start/stop system wear out the engine quicker and turbo? Also, what kind of battery does it have? And has the starter motor been made stronger to within the stop starts? And what the system...