Considering buying a new Honda CR-V

With respect to the Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic gearbox, I was considering buying one new but have noticed your comment that this model or rather gearbox is "best avoided". I would be grateful if you...

Looking for small-ish petrol automatic?

I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be front wheel drive, comfortable and reliable. I know...

Mercedes-Benz automatic gearboxes

Ref the review of the 2007 to 2012 C class; under good and bad I see there are problems with leakage of glycol into the auto fluid and also a problem with the transmission valve control body. Can you confirm...

Automatic gearbox problem on Ford B-MAX

I purchased an ex-demonstrator B-MAX from a Ford dealership in April 2015. Auto transmission 10,000 miles. Problem with seat belt chimes was fixed promptly but the local dealership has had three attempts...

Transmission fluid

Do you know what ATF fluid I should use for a Subaru Legacy 2.0R 2007 162bhp normally aspirated 4 speed auto?

Skoda Octavia DSG problems

Over the past few months, when starting from cold, my 2012 Skoda Octavia estate DSG diesel struggles to move through the gears. As a result, I end up bunny hopping down the road. The problem usually clears...

Need a hatchback with an auto 'box

I currently own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I like it, but I'm not happy with the seven-speed DSG box, especially after coming from a six-speed DSG in my previous car which was a 2007 Golf GTI....

Can you recommend a used car for £6000?

I am looking to buy a second hand car for £6000, preferably four or five-door, automatic gearbox, preferably leather seats, something smart but not expensive to run. Could you please recommend a suitable...

Audi A6 Avant clutch judder

I have an Audi Avant A6 3.0 V6 TDI (2013 model) and once it reaches temperature (8-10 miles from cold) and particularly after a motorway run, the clutch judders in first gear on take off from a standing...

Buying a Medium hatchback torque-converter automatic

My 2012 Focus 1.6 Powershift is beset with problems that Ford is trying to solve (clutch judder, oil leaking on to plates, etc.) Can you recommend some alternative torque-converter (traditional) automatics...