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Is my new Mazda CX-5's gearchange ok?

I've purchased a new CX-5, but I find the gear change quite rough; is this normal for a Mazda?

Tom Comerford (Kilkenny )

Apr 2016 Filed under: gearbox

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Is the clutch in the Nissan Qashqai+2 ok?

I am trading in my 2007 Toyota Avensis Strata for a Nissan Qashqai+2. Just wondering are there problems with the clutches in them, as the warranty from the garage does not cover this.

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John, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

John Walkin (Castlebar, Co. Mayo)

Jul 2015 Filed under: gearbox

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Will a gearbox from a 1.6 Volkswagen Golf fit a 1.4?

Will a gearbox from a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 five-speed fit a 2001 Golf 1.4?

Michael Mc Crossan (Dublin)

Mar 2015 Filed under: gearbox

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Should I be worried about a sudden jerk in my Polo?

I bought a new Volkswagen Polo GT 1.2 TSI DSG and it has just hit 800km. Recently when acclerating, as soon as the car hit fourth I eased up from the gas and the car responded with a sudden jerk. Is this normal? I tried to do it again, but it didn't happen so I am a bit worried. Is this the normal behaviour of a new car?

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Anish Sharma (Jalandhar)

Feb 2015 Filed under: gearbox

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Any issue with the DSG gearbox in the 2009 Passat?

Hi, I have my eye on a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG. Are there any issues with these power units and DSG gear mechanisms before I proceed any further?

Kind regards,

Paddy

Patrick Barry (Dublin )

Apr 2014 Filed under: gearbox

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What is meant by 'notchy' gears?

What is meant by notchy gears? I met this notchy gears word while reading a report on a Nissan Micra.

Pandurang Nadgauda (Kolhapur)

Oct 2013 Filed under: gearbox

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Does the Toyota Corolla Verso have gearbox problems?

Is there a problem with the gearbox in the Toyota Corolla Verso?

Alan Cullen (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: gearbox

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What do you think of the CVT Nissan Qashqai?

What's your opinion of the CVT gearbox in the Nissan Qashqai?

Peter Craig (Delgany Wicklow)

May 2012 Filed under: gearbox

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Is my Citroen's clutch gone?

While driving my Citroen C4 1.6 HDi 110bhp last night at 100km/h in fifth the rev counter went max and I lost all power. The engine was still running fine but I rolled to a stand still unable to find a gear without it hitting max revs. The clutch pedal feels fine so I have no idea what is wrong. I can still start the car just won't go. Any help would be great,

Paddy Malone (Dundalk)

Sep 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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What does a higher gear ratio mean on the new BMW 5 Series ED?

Hello, I would like to ask what does 'higher gear ratio' on the BMW 5 Series EfficientDynamics mean please?

Mary Lynch (Dublin)

Oct 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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