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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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What's causing my Mazda6 gearbox problems?

I have a 2003 Mazda6. When I put the car into first, second and reverse gear and press the accelerator I hear a creaking sound. Can't hear it when I'm cruising, only when I accelerate. What could it be?

Ed Kavanagh

Edmund Kavanagh (Galway)

Mar 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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Should I buy a standard auto or a DSG?

My wife has to change to an automatic but we dont know whether the basic automatic or the dual manual and auto is the best. Sometimes our daughter who drives manual would use my wife's car . I feel, rightly or wrongly , that the less complicated the transmission is the less can go wrong. We would love you expert opinion. Thank you.

F D (Dublin)

May 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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What type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai ix35?

I would like to know what type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel AWD?

John Carey (Clogheen)

Apr 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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Has the new Audi A6 got offset pedals?

If you've driven the new Audi A6, does it have the horrible off-set clutch pedal like the A4 / A5? 

T Charles (Dublin)

Feb 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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Should I go for manual or automatic Mondeo 2.0-litre diesel?

Just how good is the diesel Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre? Would you recommend manual or automatic?

Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)

Jun 2010 Filed under: gearbox

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