DSG’d writes

I noted in your website ‘What to Watch out for’ section for the Golf Mk VI: "Problems emerging with the 1.4TSI and 7-speed DSG: jerking at low speeds, losing drive, etc. One owner had the transmission...

DSGd of Plymouth writes

I bought a new VW Golf plus 1.9SE TDI and was persuaded to have the car with a DSG automatic gearbox after reading the Golf brochure that stated "the DSG gearbox offers a genuine alternative to a manual...

Revolked

I think you are being over generous to VW. I bought a new 57 plate Audi TT 2 litre DSG which had the same problem from new. Despite a software upgrade it did not improve and I sold it after 12 months....

Easy DSG

Could you please explain the different driving technique of a DSG gearbox, and a standard autobox? Do you need to put the car in neutral at every stop, lights etc. My new car is a Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI...

To the Altea borne

I am considering buying, from new, one of either a VW Golf plus 2.0 SE TDI 6 speed auto DSG, or a Seat Altea 2.0 SE TDI DSG auto, and would appreciate your advice as to which you would recommend, bearing...

Shifting circumstances

Is it reasonable to assume that a Honda i-shift is similar to the VW DSG system, which I have acquired on a new 1.4 Polo and have not found it easy to get used to, despite having driven a number of automatic...

Unengined species?

After reading all the glowing reports about the new 2009 VW Polo with the 1.2 TSI engine fitted with the 7-speed DSG box it seems that this model is not available at launch. Makes you wonder why most road...

Superficial surveillance

I am thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia with DSG transmission. As this car has got the best reliability rating in the JD power survey I wonder if DSG has improved after reading a good deal of negative...

Automatic transition

I own a 2004/54 Audi TT 3.2 litre DSG, now at 40,000 miles. For some weeks I have noticed the water in the header tank is more like light brown soup with a touch of foam for good measure. A local dealer...

Poled over

I drive a Polo automatic 1.4 SE and find it underpowered, especially when needing a boost of power overtaking or joining a motorway. I am getting ready to change it and would like some advice as to whether...