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It is a common problem. Contact Holden’s customer service (1800 033 349) and lodge a claim to have the transmission replaced.

I am not sure as you didn't supply pics of it. Mini sell a two door Convertible model, a three door hatch, a five door hatch, a five door Clubman wagon, plus an off-road-inspired five door variant called the Countryman. They also sell the high-performance John Cooper Works model.

There’s clearly something wrong with it. Take it to a dealer and have it diagnosed.

The easiest way is to take it to a mechanic and have them do it. Changing oil can be risky, to your health and wallet, if you get it wrong.

On the surface it does seem unreasonable that the new transmission is not covered by the warranty. I would press Hyundai for an explanation of the problem, and an answer as to why the replacement transmission isn’t covered. If that doesn’t get a satisfactory response I would contact the Consumer Affairs people in Victoria and enlist their help.

The Ford Escape's prowess would be limited in snowy conditions due to its platform as a "soft-roader" limiting grip and traction. It would be adviseable to fit snow chains.

If you were buying it you would pay $9000-$11,500; if you were trading it in you would get $6500-$8500. On average it would have done between 130,000 and 240,000 km.

I wouldn’t expect the paint to be peeling in such a short time. Take it back to the dealer who fitted it and request they repair it.

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and set it to discoverable, then use the Menu button on the Mazda3 audio screen to scroll through to BT Setup. Select BT Setup using the volume dial, then use that same button to select Pair Device. The system will display a four digit PIN on the screen, accept that by pressing the volume button. The screen should then flash Pairing on the screen, so select the car's Bluetooth name on your phone, then enter the four digit PIN on your phone. The car's audio screen system should show Pair Success if it works as intended. Further details will be in your owner's manual.

The Storm was a marketing package based on the SV6 and came with specific badging, front fog lamps, and sat nav.