General
Gearbox Warranty Explained: What Is and Isn’t Covered
Whether a gearbox fault is covered by warranty depends on which warranty you mean: the manufacturer’s, an extended or used car warranty, or the…
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Renault
Renault EDC Gearbox Problems: Causes and Repairs
Renault EDC gearbox problems typically appear as juddering or shuddering at low speed, jerky gear changes, hesitation and a transmission fault message. EDC stands…
Peugeot
Peugeot 308 and 3008 EAT6 Gearbox Problems Explained
The Peugeot 308 and 3008 EAT6 automatic can develop jerky shifts, hesitation, a juddering start and a gearbox fault message, with some cars dropping…
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…
General
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…