In an automatic car, there is nothing as important as the transmission fluid. If there is one thing you should take the extra time to check, it’s this. Here’s everything you need to know about it. / What Your Transmission Fluid Does Your transmission fluid is what protects your gearbox and keeps everything moving smoothly. […]
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Over the last forty years, the automatic gearbox has undergone a dramatic transformation. The changes, driven by the quest for higher fuel economy, have led to an almost unrecognisable gearbox. / Number of Gears To keep the transmission running in the most efficient part of its cycle required more than the three gears available at […]
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It doesn’t matter how good your engine is. Without a high-quality transmission, you’ll never see its full potential. This is why the gearbox of a car is one of the most underrated components. When an automatic transmission is working at peak efficiency, you don’t even notice it working. It’s only when it’s poorly designed that […]
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Leaving your MOT to last-minute can be unduly stressful. If you accidentally let it run out, you can be in a tough spot until you get it done. Driving without an MOT can net you a £1,000 fine, points on your license and a driving ban. It will also invalidate your insurance. If you’re not […]
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One every nine minutes. That’s how often a car was stolen in the UK in 2019. You might be wondering which types of vehicles are most likely to be stolen and if yours on the list. The top five most stolen cars are a fairly predictable list, with the most popular vehicles filling its ranks. […]
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What Is A Semi-Automatic Gearbox? A semi-automatic gearbox contains features of both an automatic and a manual transmission. With a semi-automatic gearbox, you can drive in either fully automatic mode or manual mode. Offering the driver much more choice in how they choose to drive, but is this the right option for you? n automatic […]
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A few years ago it might have been unimaginable, but it’s happened. Lamborghini has sold its last manual transmission car. The reason? Well, it turns out that the people who are buying Lambos don’t care about rowing their own gears. They have been choosing performance over engagement for a long time. This choice of high […]
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In the past, a true car lover would have a manual transmission and enjoy the power of manual shifting gears to suit the driving need. Automatic transmissions were considered slow, clunky, unreliable and expensive. However, now, automatic transmissions are lightning-quick and super-smooth, making for a really enjoyable driving experience, so does this mean the end […]
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More and more drivers are making the switch to automatic vehicles. The many benefits are difficult to ignore, including easy hill starts, effortless traffic control and minimal maintenance. However, automatic transmissions are not entirely maintenance-free and still need some care and attention. You might have heard that automatic transmissions need servicing just like a manual […]
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The transmission fluid in the gearbox of your automatic car is performing two vital functions. It both cleans and cools your gearbox. This allows your gearbox to keep functioning smoothly. The filter stops the large pieces of debris from moving around your transmission. It picks out things like metal shavings and dirt. When it is […]
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