Which automatic - the Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat?

I am thinking of buying either a Ford Mondeo or a Volkswagen Passat, preferably an automatic. Am I right in thinking that they both use a double clutch arrangement which is essentially electronically controlled?...

Does the Skoda Yeti have a dual mass flywheel?

I've been reading about the problems with dual mass flywheels on diesel cars, but had thought it was only manual models that were susceptible. However, I've since heard that automatics can also be affected....

I am impressed with my Daihatsu - why have they been withdrawn from the UK market?

I bought my Daihatsu Terios Tracker in 2003 because I wanted an automatic with a high seating position and which was able to fit into my narrow garage. It has done everything I have asked of it. Although...

Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Jazz?

I have a 2004 1.6 Honda Civic manual which I've owned from new. It has only just passed 31,000 miles. My local Honda dealer has always serviced the car. To date, it's performed without any problems and...

Which small automatic for my wife?

Here in the UK my wife is looking for something like a Polo petrol auto. VW agents do not always seem over helpful and autos seem rare. Could you please advise good alternatives? Also, could you please...

Is the new Mazda 3 1.6-litre automatic a good purchase?

I need to change my manual Mazda 1.6TS for an automatic because of a knee problem, which puts me in pain when using the clutch. I fancy the Mazda 3 TS2 2.0 automatic petrol. Is this a good idea? I don't...

Buying a recent used automatic

I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto gearboxes - I am 78 and don't want to have to relearn...

Volvo V40 gearbox confusion

I'm confused about the auto gearboxes available on the Volvo V40. Although you refer to Powershift gearboxes in the review, the technical details refer to Geartronic boxes. Can you advise which is actually...

Thanks for advising left-foot braking when driving automatic vehicles.

It is rare that I use the left-foot braking advice that you give for driving automatics. However, I am sure it saved me from an accident recently when approaching a narrow bridge only to find a large HGV...

I need a small auto for my elderly parents

I need a small automatic car for my 79 & 91 year old parents. It must have with all round parking sensors & good visibility, as well as wide doors and high seats without high sides for easy access, for...