My dealer says my Mercedes E-Class Auto needs a gearbox service but it's only done 33,000 miles, is this necessary?

I have a 2018 MB E-Class, it’s done 33,000 miles. The dealer tells me it needs an automatic gearbox service this year - £375 + VAT. Is it strictly necessary, and is that a reasonable price?

Should I avoid the ETG gearbox in the Citroen C1?

I am thinking of buying a used Citroen C1 auto but have read the ETG gearbox is best avoided. Do you agree? Do you know why?

My Kuga PHEV has a CVT gearbox, are there problems with them?

I bought a 12 month old Ford Kuga PHEV recently and am very impressed with the automatic transmission which I believe is a CVT box? It's very smooth and quiet. But these CVT boxes seem to have a bit of...

Which automatic is the most reliable?

Which five-year-old SUV has the most reliable automatic gearbox?

Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox?

I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high spec vehicle in excellent condition with just 29,000...

Do I need to replace the gearbox on my Nissan X-Trail?

My 2007 2.2 Nissan X-Trail keeps popping out of sixth gear when I accelerate. I can maintain speed for a little while but any acceleration I have to hold it in or it jumps out. Is it worth fixing, or is...

Which is the best Citroen gearbox?

What are Citroen's different auto gearboxes (EAT6, EGS6, ETG5) and which is the best and most reliable?

Is gear stick wobble/shake a sign of a serious problem?

I'm considering a 2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. It drives and rides lovely, gearchange and clutch operation good and no noises. But I've noticed the gear lever wobbles a lot when driving along. Is this...

Volkswagen Polo gear problem - what is causing it?

I have brought my son his very first car - a 2009/59 Volkswagen Polo 1.6TDI SE Manual. We have not driven the car for a few months, but have started it to keep the battery going. I went to take the car...

Should the automatic gearbox in the Ford EcoSport be avoided?

The original Ford EcoSport automatic had a problematic dry clutch transmission which was the subject of several successful lawsuits in America. This clutch was later replaced by a torque converter but...