Most recently answered automatics questions
My partner has narrowed down her choice of car to the new Audi A3 3 door or sportback model (she has yet to decide).
She would like the 1.6tdi but is it worth paying extra for the S Tronic gearbox or...
I have £10,000 to spend and am looking at either the Lexus IS250 auto or the Toyota Avensis V Matic. Both cars will be used and I will cover 6000 miles a year. Can you tell me which is the better auto...
What's the best gear to use on an automatic when stopped at traffic lights? I drive a 2006 Jaguar XJ and generally use 'D'. I used to use 'N' and apply the electric handbrake but have now switched to 'D'...
I need a similar size car to the Toyota Yaris, but with a better automatic ‘box than the electronic actuator type. What do you recommend?
We are considering buying a Volkswagen Sharan with a six-speed DSG ‘box. Is this box reliable? A salesman mentioned possible gearbox overheating if left in 'D' in sustained traffic
I have a Jeep Wrangler with tipronic. If I take my foot off the accelerator while in 4/5 th gear tiptronic and "coast" does the car "save fuel" as with a manual transmission? (ie zero fuel to the engine...
We have begun to experience some strange, intermittent episodes of reluctance to move up the gears whilst accelerating in our 2010 Subaru Forester XS automatic (bought new and approaching its dealer 48,000...
Does using the 'HOLD' switch on the Subaru Forester's auto gearbox reduce fuel consumption? And is there any downside to using it other than reduced acceleration?
We're considering buying an estate or 4x4 with an automatic transmission. So far we’ve looked at: Audi A6 1.9 TDI 130 SE Multitronic (2004 - £2900 - 79k miles); Volvo V50 2.4i SE Geartronic (2004 - £2895...
I recently purchased an ex-demo 2012 Audi Q5 with 2-litre diesel engine and S Tronic gearbox from a main dealer. I'm finding the gear changes are very noticeable at low speeds, and that the car feels unresponsive...
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