My Citroen C4 automatic goes into 'Limp' mode despite having a new stop light switch - why?

My Citroen C4 automatic is a sweet car and the automated manual transmission works superbly and smoothly. My 56-plate example is ex-Motability and has covered 19,000 miles. Recently the transmission went...

What is 'surging', and how would I identify it in an automatic Renault Clio during a test drive?

I am hoping to buy a Renault Clio 1.6 RT automatic (2000) and checked your review section for some background info. You mentioned that some automatics are prone to surging, which can be cured by replacing...

What are your views on the AMT automatic gearbox in the 2007 Mitsubishi Colt?

We are looking for a small car for my mother, with the following characteristics: four or five doors as a baby seat needs loading and unloading, diesel as weekly trips up and down the motorway will be...

Will the Jeep Patriot be made available with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox?

I have owned a Jeep Patriot LTD diesel for three years now and have been very pleased with the car. Due to health problems I need an automatic. I would like to stay with Jeep and wonder if you have heard...

Can you help with a transmission problem on my automatic 2004 Ford C-Max?

We have a 2004 Ford C-Max automatic and we have been experiencing loss of power on acceleration from first gear through the gears, and when accelerating at about 50mph the car dramatically loses speed...

Are SEAT Ibiza automatics known to be difficult to control?

My 82-year-old mother-in-law has just changed a BMW 3 Series automatic for a new SEAT Ibiza automatic. She has driven automatics nearly all her life, but this new one is causing her some trouble. When...

Which automatic vehicle could I lease as a Motability car?

I am having to lease my first Motability wheelchair access car and would value your advice. I require a 5-door hatchback which must be automatic, must have loading ramps and no more than a 2.0-litre size...

Which automatic family car for my Dad?

My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz 56 plate C-Class estate Kompressor locally...

Rhayader trap

I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said that it would improve over time. I don't feel this...

Towing infernal

I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...