Delay in getting into Reverse

[VictoriaR]

Good morning!

I was wondering if someone might be able to offer some advice regarding my semi-auto Aygo (2012 plate) getting into reverse gear.  About 50% of the time, it can take a few seconds for the reverse gear to engage, beeping 5 or 6 times before it finds it.

I have been warned that it might be indicative of a more serious problem, but other information sources suggest it might just be that the transmission fluid requires topping up.  As there appears to be no issue with engaging with forward drive, I genuinely don't know!

To compound the dilemma, I am approaching the end of my PCP agreement and am now trying to decide whether to replace my current car with a 2015 plate semi-auto, or to carry on paying off my current car.  I don't know whether to go for the newer car, in case there might be an expensive gear box failure in the next couple of years, or assume it will be fine and maintain the status quo.

 

Any advice would be VERY warmly welcomed!

Regards