Can you recommend a small, comfortable automatic to replace our Passat?

We currently own a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 Auto which is now over three years old. We find it very comfortable but want to trade down to a smaller, equally comfortable car. What would you suggest?...

What's the whining sound coming from my Citroen C4's automatic gearbox?

I have just purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 automatic and have noticed a distinct whining noise when the speed is in between 34-38mph. At 35mph the noise is constant. I returned the car to the dealer for them...

Recommend a specialist to repair my friend's Volvo XC90 gearbox?

A friend's Volvo XC90 '55 plate automatic gearbox has failed. Is there any garage in the Slough area that you would recommend for the job?

My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it?

I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to a stop and leave the auto in "Drive" the car rumbles...

I need an automatic family car - Ford Focus Estate or Ford C-Max?

I'm on the lookout for a Ford Focus 2.0 automatic. My partner has a baby on the way and is restricted to driving automatics. We have decided that the hatchback and saloons are not big enough for prams...

Should I renew my warranty which covers my Audi's DSG gearbox?

I need to know about the long term reliability of the Volkswagen Audi DSG automatic gearbox. My car is an 06 plate with 50,000 miles and I bought it from Audi with a year's warranty. The warranty will...

When will the new Citroen C3 Picasso be available to buy?

Partially based on your review, we would like to buy a new Citroen C3 Picasso, but it has to be an automatic. All our local dealer can tell us is that it will be available sometime in 2011. Do you have...

Skid marker

I know that skidpan-training courses are two a penny, but they all involve cars with manual gearboxes. Are there any courses / places that offer cars with automatic gearboxes for those who cannot drive...

My Volkswagen Passat's Tiptronic gearbox is rattling. What could be wrong with it?

I have owned my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with a Tiptronic gearbox for a few months. Recently I have noticed a rattle noise coming from, I believe, the auto box or thereabouts. I know this because...

Recommend an automatic car with room for a wheelchair in the boot?

Can anyone recommend a good automatic for me? I am the main carer for my elderly mother, who is quite limited in her movements. We have a Renault Megane currently which is on its way out and mum can't...