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I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you recommend a car?
We have had two Volkswagen Passat saloons and find that the 2.0-litre TDI combined with the DSG gearbox to be a good combination. In considering a replacement, it again must be automatic and possibly an...
My Golf Mark VI 1.4 TSI had a new gearbox last year - the usual DSG problem gearbox. Since then, the ignition key refuses to come out of the ignition about half of the time. My garage insists that it is...
I am very interested in purchasing a Ford Ka, Vauxhall Adam or Fiat Panda, but would like to know if they are available with an automatic gearbox? And whether you know of any other small automatics that...
We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about Peugeot 5008 but prefer Japanese reliability, but...
I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once it gets to 7/8 years old? Is there a different car...
I am replacing my 2001 Toyota Yaris Auto but am confused by MMT. What does it mean and how is it different from cars without this spec?
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 automatic, which has been unused for 11 months. I drove the car yesterday and it feels like the brakes are biting and locking the wheels. The auto box also changes down...
I am thinking of buying a new car, can you tell me if semi-automatic transmission systems are reliable?
I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping gear and the seats are painful on long trips....