niceguy: There were several reasons behind my earlier comment. First, automatic transmission systems are not easy to repair. While many mechanics will accept the job, it will be just for the extra buck and you will hardly feel any change. Secondly, this job should be done at the agents but the costs would be very high. I doubt the agents of your car have a service centre in Doha. Thirdly, the car you have is not a very popular one not just here but also in other countries of the ME. I drove one when it had entered the market for the first time several years back. I had taken it from a rent-a-car company in brand new condition with meter showing just 3000 kms. I had to return it in just two days! You hardly get to see this car around in the city. But then at the end, its your decision.