Why is my car jumping?

2007 RENAULT CLIO
57,000 MILES
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SUSIESWEET
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Most times I take off my car jumps like a kangaroo until I get into third gear
Sep 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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It sounds like the transmission is slipping or the clutch(es) is(are) chattering. With a manual transmission this is usually caused by oil or grease on the pressure plate. With an automatic, it's usually caused by worn clutches.
Sep 17, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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