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Dualogical?

I have a friend interested in buying a FIAT 500 Automatic, but they have seen some reports saying there are problems with this transmission. Have you had any feedback regarding this?

Asked on 26 June 2010 by AT, Thames Ditton

Answered by Honest John
My experience of the FIAT Dualogic has been better than of any other automated manual. FIAT has the most experience of any manufacturer of this type of box. That's what they fit to Ferraris. Reader reports of the Dualogic in Pandas are also very positive.
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