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My Peugeot 407 (automatic) is stuck in third gear. When I move the gearshift from drive to manual the display refuses to show which gear I'm in. Any idea what's wrong?
Bit of a Novice question, I have a 2013 Mazda 6 Automatic. Is it normal to feel the gear change with this automatic, my car changes gear fine and seems to always be in the correct gear, but I can feel...
I have read that there have been a number of faults with Audi automatic gearboxes. Can you please let me know if these faults are still to be found in cars built from 2014 on wards?
I'm after an everyday SUV that will be able to tow a trailer and a large jet ski. The car must be large - capable of carrying four adults - and feature an automatic gearbox. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen...
I want to buy a used Audi quattro 3.0 diesel automatic. I can't decide between the A5 and A7. Can you please tell me the pros and cons of each car, to help with my decision?
I want to replace my Honda Jazz with a similar-sized hatchback;however, I want a petrol automatic with decent performance. I don’t fancy a CVT gearbox and my preferences are: Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai...
My wife would like a new small automatic hatchback. She really likes the Honda Jazz but has test driven one and finds it to be too slow. What would you suggest we look at that is practical, easy to drive...
We are looking to buy a used SUV with four-wheel drive. We don't plan to do serious off-roading, but will use the vehicle for ski trips to the mountains. As a result, the car must be comfortable for motorways...
We are looking to buy a new compact seven-seater and have narrowed our choices down to the Volkswagen Touran 2.0 diesel DSG and the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 diesel EAT. I am leaning towards the Touran...
My 2013 Land Rover Freelander has now completed 45k miles, it was serviced in January at 38k by the main dealer, but I don't know whether the gearbox oil would have been changed. I seem to recall a recommendation...