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Would a 2012 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi with a Powershift transmission be prone to suffer expensive transmission repair bills in the future? I have read adverse reports on the Powershift transmission, but not...
I've got about £8k to spend on a big auto estate - so naturally the Ford Mondeo is an option. However, I've heard bad things about Ford's double clutch Powershift gearbox - tales of it failing at low mileages...
I've recently ordered a new Golf GTI 245 Performance DSG which is a factory order due to options and colour choice. The dealer expects delivery time to be 12-16 weeks, mentioning that WLTP tests will not...
Is the Jazz CVT any good? Do you drive a CVT in the same way as a "normal" auto?
Do older (2016-2018) Focus and Fiesta have auto gearbox problems?
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved on and there are some very good auto/semi auto transmission...
I want to buy a nearly new Ford Fiesta similar to my Ecoboost Powershift. I understand that the later model year cars have a torque converter and are more reliable than my 2015 dry clutch version of the...
Based on my experiences with the Volkswagen DSG I want a proper old-school torque converter automatic. What do you suggest?
Are there any problems with the Ford Galaxy 2008 automatic gearbox?
What five-door automatic costing £10k would you recommend for urban use?
 

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