What different gearboxes does the MINI Countryman automatic come with?

Please clarify the type(s) of automatic gearbox fitted to the 2019 MINI Countryman? My research throws up conflicting information. A long thread about Steptronic transmission has multiple (unchallenged)...

Why does my Kia Picanto Mark 2 automatic have a slow creep speed?

I have recently bought a 2017 Kia Picanto SE automatic (Mark 2 not mark 3). I learnt to drive in a Polo and the Picanto feels very different when first starting off. The initial forward creep speed barely...

Is there an automatic city car without an automated manual?

I would like to change my wife's 2015 Hyundai I10 premium for a similar sized used automatic. I note that many small used automatics use automated manual gearboxes. I have read various of your reviews...

Is the Ford Focus dual clutch 7 speed transmission reliable?

I am looking at buying a brand new Ford Focus Estate with dual clutch 7 speed automatic transmission, which is still branded as Powershift in the marketing material. The engine in question is the 155PS...

What small automatic would you recommend?

I'm looking for a small automatic car which could be a petrol hybrid. Probably a year or 2 years old, what would you recommend?

Are DSG gearboxes more reliable in newer cars?

I am considering buying a 1-3 year old used VW T Cross, T Roc or Taigo with a DSG gearbox. I have read the DSG horror stories and it seems that even these newer cars suffer from issues. Is this correct?...

Does the 2022 Ford Focus automatic still have gearbox issues?

I am contemplating buying a 2022 Ford Focus with an auto gearbox. Have Ford sorted the earlier auto box problems?

Who makes the most reliable automatics?

Which car brand offers the most reliable automatic gearboxes?

My Citroen C1 makes a beeping sound when travelling uphill or when cold, what could it be?

I have an automatic Citroen C1. I am getting a beeping sound particularly when the car is cold and/or going up hill. There is no warning sign. It's not seat belts. There is nothing to explain it in the...

Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable?

Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?