Buying a small automatic car - what do you recommend?

I have a budget of around £7500 to buy a small automatic. There are three cars in that price range I am looking at, but not sure what is the best to go with in terms of reliability with a automatic gearbox?...

How reliable is the Audi Q2 S Tronic?

I am thinking of buying a new Audi Q2 with the seven-speed s tronic automatic gearbox, but am worried about reliability. I'm assuming that the seven-speed gearbox is new, but don't really know how the...

Would the Toyota Yaris Mk1 make a good first car?

I am looking for a small automatic car for my son to learn to drive in (he's currently having driving lessons in an automatic so will only have an automatic licence). People in the trade seem to be recommending...

Is the Ford B-MAX auto prone to gearbox problems?

I own a Ford B-MAX that is less than three years old. Its about to have its third torque converter fitted to the PowerShift auto box - is this a common fault?

Does the Kia Sportage use Volkswagen's DSG gearbox?

I am looking to buy a new Kia Sportage petrol with the seven-speed DSG gearbox. However, a friend of mine has told me to avoid this car because it uses Volkswagen's DSG gearbox. The Kia salesman states...

Does the Ford Fiesta use a DSG gearbox?

I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably a DSG gearbox and I should avoid it. Is this...

Buying a used Skoda Yeti - which diesel is best?

I need a compact 4x4 with an automatic gearbox. I've seen two used Skoda Yetis for sale, both diesels with 10k on the clock. One is a 170PS, the other a 150PS with AdBlue. Which would be the best choice...

Need an economical hatch with auto gearbox

I am looking to upgrade my Ford Focus (2008 model) next year. I do mainly city driving and my mileage is less than 10,000. I like the 1.5 diesel automatic, but thought it lacked get up and go. Would a...

Jaguar F-Pace electrical fault - what's the cause?

My Jaguar F-Pace is five weeks old and has done 1500 miles. Last week, at the traffic lights, I put the car into neutral and all the electrics went dead. When I put it back into gear the electrics re-started....

What type of auto 'box does the Focus use?

Having read up on the internet and examined the new Focus brochure, I am unclear about what type of automatic gearbox this vehicle has. The brochure describes a diesel Focus as having a "Powershift six-Speed...