Can't select reverse on my Volkswagen Golf DSG

I have an intermittent problem selecting reverse in my Volkswagen Golf DSG. Each time I attempt to put it into reverse, the DSG ‘box select forward gears instead. What’s wrong with my car?

DSG gearbox problem with Caddy van

My Volkswagen Caddy van has a side to side wobble as it reaches 4th gear of the DSG auto ‘box. The problem normally vanishes when I reach 6th, but gets worse during acceleration. Any idea what the problem...

Buying a Touran DSG - wise?

We want to buy a used, new shape Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE (2011 onwards) with a budget of up to about £17,000. We have driven a manual and find the clutch heavy, so think we will go for the 7 speed...

Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration?

In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy and had no hesitation problems with the DSG, but...

My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills?

I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does what it says on the tin" However there is a recurring...

What do you think of Volkswagen's DSG gearbox and water-cooled turbocharger?

I have just ordered a Volkswagen Golf 1.4SE with the DSG gearbox. My reason is that, after test-driving most of the other manufacturers in this range, I feel this is the best car. However there are two...

Dual clutch autos

I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems. The Kuga has a similar(?) dual clutch affair. Would...

Why should I avoid a DSG gearbox?

I am looking to buy a automatic small/medium size car about two-three years old I have been told to avoid the ones with the DSG gearbox (why?) and stick to a conventional auto with torque converter....

Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem?

Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment on a 1.2TSI engine in a Skoda Roomster and that...

Why is Volkswagen's DSG so problematic?

I see so much about DSG issues that I have to add my two-penny worth. My family have owned three Volskwagens with DSGs: two Golfs and a Polo. They all had some jerkiness at times, but the last Golf was...