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Please clarify the type(s) of automatic gearbox fitted to the 2019 MINI Countryman? My research throws up conflicting information. A long thread about Steptronic transmission has multiple (unchallenged)...
I am looking to buy a small automatic used car (petrol). Budget of up to £9000 but ideally looking at something in the £5000 to £6000 range. Will be using it mainly for short city journeys and the odd...
I have a budget of £10k to £11k for an automatic for a driving school car, which auto box is best? DSG, DCT or CVT?
My wife's Honda Jazz 2012 model needs a new or secondhand gearbox, so I am looking to see what automatic we can buy for around £6500 that will be reliable and a torque convertor auto gearbox What would...
Which automatic new cars in the UK still have torque converter gearboxes as many manufacturers seem to be switching to cvt or twin clutch?.
Is there a small reliable car, new or secondhand, with a good ride, no more than 4000mm long, 0-60mph under 11 seconds and available with torque converter automatic?
Is there a website with a list of every torque convertor car available in UK? I am looking for a small/medium SUV sized car - with a TC box available via Motability - but Motability cannot provide such...
Can you tell me which cars use a torque converter?
I am looking for a small automatic that is run by torque converter, which cars do you recommend?
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...
 

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