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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...
I am intending to place an order on Saturday for a Volkswagen 1.4 SE Golf with the DSG gearbox. After reading bad comments on this gearbox I am now unsure whether to proceed. Your comments would be appreciated.
Are all automated clutches the same? Having changed my Jazz to the revised model CVT-7 because the auto clutch was not to my liking I note Ford has changed the new Fiesta to an auto clutch. Has Ford discovered...
I currently drive a Ford Fiesta Duratec dual auto/manual. Both my husband and I like this model and we are looking to renew this year. Unfortunately this model is not now being produced. Could you recommend...
I've just bought a 36,000 mile 2008 Yaris with a new clutch fitted. I have to be almost stopped before I can engage 1st and, when cold, 2nd is difficult and crunches. Is there a known problem with the...
From new the transfer box has been replaced twice under warranty on my Kia Sorento due to faults. The last time was in May 2012. In December 2012 I reported that it was faulty again, but the dealer didn't...
My brand new (2 months old) C3 seems to have an intermittent problem in the gearbox. It sticks in neutral, most often between 2nd and 3rd, and the lever will not move more than an inch or so side to side,...
I bought my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 08 reg in Nov 2010. I bought Trade Sales 2+2 warranty which expires 24.3.13 My car has been into a Citroen main dealer which has diagnosed a total failure of the gear...
You have mentioned an expert garage for automatic gearbox problems in the London/SE area. Can you please give me details? I have a Saab 1.9 diesel with auto gearbox which is showing signs of age after...
I have had a Corolla semi-auto for eight months. It suddenly lost power and failed to select gears. First repaired at a gearbox specialist workshop, having a gearbox, acutator and 2 ECU cards replaced,...