Was my accident caused by a transmission fault?

I have a 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2TSI 105 7-speed DSG automatic, which is an excellent short journey runabout but it takes its time moving off from cold or within the warming-up period, and also an...

Is the Suzuki Splash a 'proper' automatic?

I am considering buying a Suzuki Splash automatic which is on a special deal with a discount equivalent to the VAT. They have offered £3200 for my 2007 Fiat Panda which I have owned from new with only...

Do I need to idle my turbo Skoda after long drives?

I recently bought a Skoda Superb Classic automatic, but because of my fairly low annual mileage and many short journeys I opted for the 1.8-litre turbo petrol engine against the more expensive but more...

Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery?

I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but it is not sold in Northern Ireland. Are there any...

Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris?

My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she does not find as easy as her first, fully automatic...

Which automatic petrol saloon to replace my Vauxhall Omega?

I have a 2001 2.2-litre Vauxhall Omega automatic petrol saloon, and am now seeking a used replacement for the Omega. However most similar cars are seemingly not readily available with automatic gearboxes...

Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults?

I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have a diesel particulate filter, but the new one does....

Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...

My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help?

An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened but the brakes were unable to hold the car and...

Who could repair the gearbox on my 2000 Honda Odyssey?

My son has bought a 2000 Honda Odyssey which was imported into the UK in 2004 for a 'scrap' price of £350. It goes well but has had a bit of trouble in the past with its autobox. I believe this car was...