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I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo or something with the best type of automatic gearbox,...
I own a Volkswagen Golf (2011 model) and when driving off in D the 1st gear does not bite as it quickly changes up. It feels like it changing gear in a manual and starting off in 2nd or 3rd gear. After...
My Peugeot 207 Sport 1.6 2010 has an automatic gearbox, it has done 18,000 miles and I have had it for six months. Recently it seems to hesitate when changing from first to second gear. Do you have any...
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?
 

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