Most recently answered automatics questions

I need to swap my 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping to a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo. My current Astra...

I'm looking for an automatic petrol estate to take me and the dog away for some long weekends, for around £8500. What do you suggest?

I have a Peroduia Myvi 56 plate and would like some suggestions to replace it. it's been fantastic but getting old. I am 70 years old and 5ft 1 and this will be my last car. I like Japanese cars although...

How can a passenger stop an automatic car in an emergency?

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...

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...

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 a torque converter automatic gearbox?

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

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...