The direct-shift gearbox (also known as a “DSG” or a “DSG gearbox”) was first introduced by Volkswagen back in 2003. The notion is now established in the automotive industry that the DSG is essentially a high-performance transmission that operates in much the same way as a regular automatic in many ways, but contains several key […]
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For many years, drivers seemed to have to make a trade-off between performance and convenience when it came to their car’s transmission. Either they went for performance by opting for a manual transmission, or they went for convenience by choosing an automatic. The manual transmission car offers a more dynamic experience, with the driver in […]
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“CVT” is an acronym you see quite a lot when you’re shopping around for a new car and you look at the specification. It stands for “continuously variable transmission.” In today’s blog, we’re going through all the important things that one needs to know about a CVT system: what it is, how it works, the […]
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There are many important fluids that flow in and around your car’s engine. All of them are important: engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid and brake fluid. There’s even a reservoir of washer liquid for your windscreen. All of these fluids need to be checked, changed, topped up and/or flushed regularly, but they also need to […]
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Grinding gears is never a good sign. If you feel or hear your gears grinding it’s best to get it checked out. There several different potential causes and none of them are good. The sooner you sort the problem, the less damage will be done. If you want to know what is causing the grinding, […]
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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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The 2020 Bentley Bentayga is a genuinely desirable ultra-luxury SUV. Even the base model comes packed full of goodies. Think panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment system and automatic emergency braking. From this humble base, you can select the options that you want to craft the SUV of your dreams. With the engine, you have a lot […]
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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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It has never been more important to be able to maintain your car on your own. The more you can do yourself, the better. Checking your transmission fluid can save you a trip to the garage, which can save you time and money. How To Check The Transmission Fluid Before you check the fluid level, […]
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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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