When considering purchasing an automatic vehicle, many people think about the transmission. An automatic transmission is a complex system, and if it goes wrong, it can lead to an expensive repair or replacement. So often, misdiagnosis leads to costly replacements that are either unnecessary or a cheaper repair may have been a viable option. At […]
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It can be hard to find a car that ticks all of the boxes for our requirements. Many people are looking for nippy, small cars that are easy to use in the city and are also enjoyable to drive with an automatic gearbox. If you are trying to find a car that’s neat and compact […]
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Your car’s automatic transmission is a critical part of the vehicle. It has to work hard and is subject to intense heat and friction. If your transmission becomes damaged, then it may be irreparable, leading to a costly replacement. Fortunately, if you check regularly you may be able to save your transmission and a team […]
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It finally seems that negotiations may soon begin between the government and the EU regarding Brexit. Without knowing what certainty lies ahead, the automotive industry has noticed a downward trend. This is something that needs to be halted, or reversed, quickly in order to improve Britain’s car industry as a whole and keep a competitive […]
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If you notice a burning smell coming from your car, then your car is telling you that it needs urgent attention. In an automatic vehicle, a burning smell of transmission fluid suggests there is a problem that is causing your transmission fluid to overheat. What is an overheated transmission? A transmission has many moving parts. […]
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What is a slipping transmission? This is when your automatic car fails to engage in a gear change when you put it into drive. Sometimes it will slip or flare while upshifting. If this is happening, then your car is not working as it should, and the answer to the problem probably lies in the […]
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The Volkswagen Group have just been named the 2018 supporters of “The Future Starts Here” exhibition. This exhibition will begin on Saturday the 12th of May 2018 in the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. The purpose of the exhibition is the will be displaying the emerging technologies of the year and will expand your imagination […]
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With frosty mornings, icy patches and the potential for driving through snow, winter driving is hazardous. Winter weather can be difficult for your car and safely driving your automatic vehicle through these conditions can be challenging to master. It is always best to avoid driving at all in harsh wintry conditions, not for your own […]
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While it is much better for the fuel efficiency to turn on the air conditioning instead of opening a window while driving very fast on the motorway, it is usually not the case when travelling at a slower pace. The reason for this is that at high speed the air turbulence caused by opened window […]
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While driverless cars have been a talking point of the future, it seems now they are one step closer to reality. Ride-sharing freelance taxi company, Uber, have just bought an incredible 24,000 vehicles from Volvo. Uber has chosen the luxury SUV crossover, the XC90 and bought them in abundance thanks to their autonomous technology. With […]
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