Could you recommend an automatic with lots of load space and power?

I'm aged 70 and need a new car. I've had major spinal surgery and my surgeon recommended that I should be driving a bus or a lorry to be in the correct upright position! It must be an automatic with reasonably...

I intend to buy a Toyota RAV4 - is the CVT gearbox reliable? Should I buy the petrol or diesel?

Can you advise on the new Toyota RAV4 transmission please? I am currently torn between the petrol and diesel models with automatic transmission. I think I remember you lavishing praise on the S CVT gearbox;...

Should I test drive the Citroen C3 automatic before buying one as a Motability vehicle?

I am in the process of buying a Motability car, and I can only drive automatics as I only passed in an automatic. I drive an automatic Fiat Punto at the moment. My cousin has the Citroen C3 and I really...

Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats?

We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips. Our total budget is £25,000. It must be automatic...

Is my 1996 Fiat Brava automatic's yellow dipstick for the transmission oil?

I have a 1996 Fiat Brava Automatic. When I go around corners the oil light flashes on the dashboard. I have checked the oil levels and the red dipstick says there's plenty of oil in the engine. But the...

Would you recommend a 2006 KIA Sportage to drive from the UK to Portugal?

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 KIA Sportage automatic diesel (2-litre 4x4) with 49,000 miles on the clock, with a view to driving to Portugal from Dover. Is there anything I should look out for? Does this...

Which car models are available with DSG transmission?

I am fairly sure you listed a number of makes/models with DSG transmission options in a relatively recent reply in the Daily Telegraph. I failed to make a note of these and now, of course, I'm thinking...

Can you recommend an automatic supermini for less than £6000?

My mother is in need of an automatic supermini. Are there any you would recommend? Her budget is up to £6000, year 2003-2006 approx. It must have air conditioning and five doors.

What do you think of the new diesel EDC automatic gearbox in the Renault Megane and Scenic?

I enjoy your reviews excellent. Renault have brought out a new 1.5 diesel EDC auto gearbox going into the Scenic and Megane. I would be interested in your thoughts, have you seen it? As I'm getting older...

Transmissional period

I have a 1998 XJ8 with 73,600 miles. Although Jaguar has said the auto transmission is sealed for life, and a main dealer has told me not to have the oil in it changed as there are no problems, there seems...