Are there still problems with six-speed DSGs in the Skoda Octavia?

I'm thinking of buying a 2017 Skoda Octavia. Are there still problems with the six-speed automatics?

Asked on 1 November 2017 by

Answered by Honest John
No. The 6-speed wet clutch DSGs are generally okay as long as they get a change of fluid and filter every three to four years.
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