Electrical problem with my Toyota Yaris - what could be causing it?

Every so often the red warning light comes on and the car is stuck in 'N' so I can't move. The engine won't turn on. This usually happens when I'm waiting at a junction or traffic lights & want to...

Changing an automatic to a manual?

I have a Mk1 (1990) VW Golf 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet Auto and have had it for many years. The auto box is starting to play up a little bit so am thinking of taking the plunge and having the car converted...

What automatic gearboxes do Hyundai use?

I am thinking of getting a Hyundai 1.6-litre petrol car with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. I assume that this will not be a torque convertor gearbox, but can you please tell me what type it is and how it...

Droning noise - not from bearings, possibly from gearbox?

My car started making a droning noise at speeds of 40mph+. There is no noise when turning left - it begins with the wheels straight and increases with right turns. There is a very slight vibration through...

Citroen Sensodrive problem

I have a Citroen C2 (2003) with the Sensodrive gearbox and 60,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been sticking in gear and I receive the flashing snowflake on the dash that shows a malfunction....

Noisy Fiat Panda gearbox

I have owned my Fiat Panda 1.2 lounge for one month and am surprised at the noise when I change up at moderate revs. It sounds like a loud rattle and occurs as I lift off to change up a gear. Any idea...

Faulty gearbox

In April this year I bought a 61-plate Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel Style from Milton Keynes Hyundai. The car was seven months old when I bought it, and it was Hyundai 'approved used'. It became clear...

Why didn't this Peugeot dealer tell me that my Peugeot 207 had previously had a gearbox repair?

I bought my 2008 Peugeot 207 from Scott Darrington at Charters, Aldershot in August 2011 with a year's warranty. Two weeks after the warranty expired (Aug 2012) I noticed there was a problem with my gearbox...

Problem automatic gearbox in a 2004 Audi A4

I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.5 diesel Automatic, registered in 2004. It has done 157k miles. A couple of times over the last month, when I have selected Drive and when I pressed the accelerator to move away,...

Gearbox Bearing Noise

When my clutch is released sitting in neutral there is a buzzing noise from the gearbox area, and can be heard within the car. And in first and second gear, the noise is also audible but not as loud. I...