Is the DSG on my Golf going to last?

I'm coming to the end of a motability lease on this vehicle, which I like very much. I am considering buying it if the price is acceptable, but am a bit dubious about the long term reliability of the 7...

Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox?

I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability. Looking at the BMW website, there appear to be some...

What do you think of the Volkswagen 2.5-litre diesel engine?

What can you tell me about the Volkswagen 2.5-litre diesel engine and Tiptronic automatic gearbox? Any problems you are aware of? This is in connection with the purchase of a four-year-old California camper...

Is my Yaris a proper automatic?

I purchased a Toyota Yaris last year and was told it was an automatic, but when chatting with some friends, we all discovered that a car less than 1400cc could not have a proper automatic gearbox. I am...

I want a new car which is easy to pull away in - what do you suggest?

I am contemplating buying a new car as my last one had been extremely difficult for me to drive. It had a 1.2-litre engine but I could not grasp how to move off smoothly. Having frequently over-revved,...

What large MPV would you recommend?

I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to replace it and would need another larger MPV. I would...

Which family car?

I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Focus C-MAX. Boot space is important too. Can...

Comparison of diesel automatic gearboxes

Are there known problems with the clutch and gearboxes of these two different systems (X-Trail and Outlander)? How does the TC-SST function compared with a traditional automatic gearbox?

Braking with the throttle open in a semi-auto

On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission and the engine goes down to idle rpm, leaving...

Buying new car - can you recommend something?

Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar sized new cars with fully automatic petrol 2 litre...