Hybrid
What Is a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)? How It Works
A plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, is a car with both a petrol or diesel engine and an electric motor, plus a battery large enough…
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Nissan
Nissan Juke CVT Gearbox Fault: Your Options Out of Warranty
If your Nissan Juke has a CVT gearbox fault and the warranty has run out, you have three realistic routes: ask Nissan for a…
Nissan
Nissan Qashqai CVT Problems: What to Look For
The most common Nissan Qashqai CVT problems are juddering at low speed, a whining noise, the engine revving without the car accelerating, and a…
Electric Vehicles
PHEV vs MHEV: Plug-In Hybrid vs Mild Hybrid Explained
A PHEV, or plug-in hybrid, has a large battery you charge from the mains and can drive on electric power alone for a distance.…
Ford
Ford Focus Powershift Clutch Judder: Causes and Repair Options
Clutch judder in a Ford Focus Powershift is nearly always caused by a worn or contaminated clutch pack, a leaking seal, or a clutch…
Ford
Ford Fiesta Powershift Problems: What UK Owners Need to Know
The Ford Fiesta Powershift is a dual-clutch automatic, and its usual problems are juddering or hesitation when pulling away, jerky gear changes and a…
General
Gearbox Diagnostic Codes Explained: Common P07xx Codes and What They Mean
Gearbox fault codes beginning P07, along with their P08 and P09 neighbours, are the transmission’s section of the standard OBD fault code system, and…
General
Second-Hand Gearboxes: The Risks Nobody Mentions
A second hand gearbox from a breaker looks like the bargain of the repair world, often a fraction of any other option, and sometimes…
General
Gearbox Reconditioning vs Rebuild vs Replacement: The Real Differences
When a gearbox reaches the end of the road, you have three real options: a rebuild of your own unit, a reconditioned exchange gearbox,…
General
Adaptive Gearboxes: Why Your Automatic Learns Your Driving Style
Modern automatics are adaptive: the transmission control unit continuously learns, adjusting shift points, clutch pressures and engagement timing to suit your driving style and…