Vauxhall
Vauxhall Astra and Insignia Automatic Gearbox Problems
Automatic gearbox problems in the Vauxhall Astra and Insignia usually show up as slipping, harsh or delayed gear changes, a gearbox warning light or…
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What Is a Mild Hybrid (MHEV)? How It Works
A mild hybrid, or MHEV, is an ordinary petrol or diesel car with a small electric motor and battery that help the engine but…
Land Rover
Land Rover Discovery Sport and Evoque 9-Speed Gearbox Problems
The 9-speed automatic fitted to many Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models can suffer from hesitation, harsh or jerky shifts, delayed engagement and…
Honda
Honda Jazz CVT Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Fixes
Honda Jazz CVT problems usually show up as juddering when pulling away, a whine that rises with speed, or the engine revving without the…
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…
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…