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I have read your excellent review on the Citroen Grand Picasso EGS, which I bought new in March 2008. I have returned it to the garage under warranty a number of times due to the clunkiness of the gear...
I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and have problems with it holding back, and it has no power when changing up gears. It also judders. It's ok for a while, but gets worse and will hardly pull away. I've...
Is it normal to be able to feel the gear change from first to second with an automatic gearbox when the engine is cold? Once the engine is warmed up the box is quite smooth. My car is a 2007 Mazda 6.
I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI 54 reg with 10,600 miles. The gearchange is becoming increasingly stiff. There's no crunching or grinding, it just feels like the gear lever is moving in a thick...
I have just purchased a used 2009 Fiat 500 Pop with a Dualogic gearbox. It has 4000 miles on the clock. When I change gears from 2-3 and 4-5 there is a loud clicking noise. Is this correct? I did not hear...
I have a Vauxhall Astra automatic that started to play up. The gearbox and engine management lights have both come on. The car drives and changes gears but I have to change them myself. What could be the...
I have recently bought a 2004 Jaguar XK8 from a Jaguar specialist for £15,000. Having driven it for two weeks I have noticed a severe "snatch" between first and second gear (which appears worse if I accelerate...
I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream, but recently it won't work. I get in the car, start...
I have owned a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa from new and it now has just short of 51,000 miles on the clock. In the last year I have experienced gear selection issues and it seems to be getting worse. It occurs...
I have no drive in fifth gear. It goes in but the engine just revs. There are no other problems with any other gear and it drives well.
 

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