"Martin" wrote:

> Every gear appears to snatch (even with the clutch pedal up against the
> bulkead!), first to second is particularly bad, usually accompanied by a
> thunk / graunch. If I rev over about 4000rpm before changing, the change
> is better, similarly if I give the throttle a blip between gears it's a
> bit smoother (I'm not quite up to double declutching, and I shouldn't have
> to on a new car).

It sounds to me like the clutch isn't adjusted properly and fully operating
under full travel of the pedal. If matching the engine revs helps and
putting the car into gear at rest. It could be a simple adjustment but then
again I am no mechanic!