Ford Powershift gearbox fault - unacceptable issue?

We have a 60 reg S-MAX with the power shift box. We bought it second hand from a large non-Ford dealer. When the car was 3 1/2 years old but with only 21,000 miles on the clock, in November last year,...

Kia Venga automatic 6 speed

Is the Kia Venga automatic now available with 6 speed torque convertor autobox? Which car will be best on motorway among these compact autos - Kia Venga, Honda Jazz, Yaris Hybrid, Nissan Note? I have not...

Medium size automatic

After 224000 miles my trusty Golf TDI auto is due for replacement. As much as I love the build quality of the Golf, I hesitate to go straight for another Volkswagen auto (possibly a 1.4 petrol) because...

Automatic gearbox issue after auction purchase

I bought a Ford Kuga car at auction. A major car franchise who put the car in for sale knew the car needed brand new automatic gearbox and they were advised by TrustFord 2 weeks prior to my purchase. They...

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi CVT problem

I had my automatic gearbox on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, Registered 11/2006, replaced in May 2014, as it was making a very loud noise which was diagnosed as needing a new gearbox. It has now failed again...

Auto gearbox oil changes - when do I have to change?

Both of my cars have a standard automatic gearboxes. Is there any mileage recommendation for replacement of the fluid in these transmissions. Curious as there seem to be fluid replacement problems in many...

Buying a new hatchback

My wife wants to buy her first car as she got the driving licence just last week. She has a automatic only licence. What do you recommend? We are thinking of a Mazda3, Hyundai i30 or even a Mercedes A-Class.

Peugeot EGC transmission

I have a Peugeot Bipper Tepee 1.3 diesel with EGC auto box. Why does the user manual say never to leave the car in neutral? And advises you can start the car in 1st or reverse gears?

Automatic gearboxes?

I am looking to buy a diesel auto with a reliable gearbox. Budget £10,000 to £12,000. What type of auto gearbox do the Kia & Hyundai models have? Theses models are 2012 on. The new Kia has a DCT transmission...

What fluid is leaking?

There is an unidentified fluid leakage in the engine bay of my Volvo V50. Towing the caravan home on a hot day I thought there was a smell from under the bonnet. Looking into the engine bay from the front,...