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Which car has the best autobox: Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max or Hyundai i20?
The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it has not been serviced by a Citroen dealer which is...
I have a friend who currently drives a three-door Toyota Auris. He is a double amputee and likes to load his folded wheelchair behind the driver seat. He also requires an automatic. A new Auris is due...
I have looked at a Mondeo Titanium auto, I think they call it dualtronic. Are Ford autos trustworthy?
My mother, who is 70, is looking for a new (second hand) car. She currently drives a Mitsubishi. She needs a fully automatic and something relatively small. She considered a Honda Jazz based on one of...
I need a second hand automatic for a new driver - price approximately £1500. What would you recommend?
At present I own a 1998 C240 Mercedes-Benz but it is now costing a little too much to keep on the road. I may be on my fourth airflow mass meter (depending on what garage says) within the 5 years I've...
I am interested in a new Fiat 500, but it must be automatic. Does FIAT make the 500 with an automatic gearbox, and what sort of auto box do they use?
I am a very happy Hyundai i30 1.6 auto (2007) owner, my Father-in-law says I should always put the transmission into N while stopped at traffic lights, but I've read that the gearbox is designed with that...
My wife and I are both nearly 70. I don't understand the terms 'CVT' and 'torque converter'. What matters to us is how hill starts are carried out. Could you please spare the time to explain?
 

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