Should I hold my CVT gearbox on the brake?

Having replaced the earlier model we now have a Jazz CVT which does twice the mpg on narrow hilly Cornish lanes. I drive as economically as I can but wonder what happens when I hold the car on the brake...

Should I put my automatic car in neutral when stationary?

I have Mercedes E220 Blue Tec. I would like to know that whenever I am idling in stationary mode, should I dis-engage the gear to neutral, or should I simply keep my foot on the brake with the car in drive...

Are there problems with Honda Jazz CVT gearboxes?

I have a 2021 Jazz Hybrid. I think there is a gearbox problem. Although it is a CVT it has defined steps which mimic gears. Recently it has held on to lower ratios and fuel consumption has risen 10%. Is...

Which small cars have torque converter automatics?

Which small cars have a torque converter automatic gearbox?

What small petrol cars have torque converter automatics?

I want to buy a small used petrol automatic with torque converter gearbox and low insurance for under £10,000. What do you recommend?

How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox?

I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills. At present I select the manual option to use engine...

How should I use neutral with an automatic transmission?

First time driver of an automatic car here so be kind! When shall I select neutral? Does not putting the car in neutral when stationary (such as at traffic lights) put excessive wear on the gearbox?

Do automatic cars have traction control?

Do automatics have traction control?

Does slowing an automatic using the paddles instead of the brakes damage the gearbox?

Does it damage an auto gear box to use the paddle changers to slow down, rather than the brakes?

What car would you suggest for someone with arthritis problems?

My wife has arthritis in both hands. She has great difficulty operating the gear levers into reverse and the button on the hand brakes on both our cars. Electric handbrakes probably would solve that problem....