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I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward over a couple of boulders through the trees...
I am looking to buy a new Kia Sportage petrol with the seven-speed DSG gearbox. However, a friend of mine has told me to avoid this car because it uses Volkswagen's DSG gearbox. The Kia salesman states...
I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably a DSG gearbox and I should avoid it. Is this...
I need a compact 4x4 with an automatic gearbox. I've seen two used Skoda Yetis for sale, both diesels with 10k on the clock. One is a 170PS, the other a 150PS with AdBlue. Which would be the best choice...
A friend is thinking of buying a new Yeti 1.2 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I believe wet clutch DSG gearboxes are more reliable than dry clutch DSG gearboxes - is this correct? And can you tell me which sort...
I've had my Volkswagen Golf SV for 10 months from new and the DSG seven-speed automatic gearbox has developed a squeal when pulling away in a low gear. The problem only occurs when the engine/gearbox is...
We are looking to buy a new compact seven-seater and have narrowed our choices down to the Volkswagen Touran 2.0 diesel DSG and the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 diesel EAT. I am leaning towards the Touran...
I am in the market for a compact SUV due to our one year old labrador out growing our Volkswagen Scirocco. I've narrowed my list to two: the Audi Q3 or SEAT Ateca. Both will be 2.0 diesels with the DSG...
I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol with a DSG auto gearbox, which has an intermittent fault. When cruising at any speed, with little throttle, the gearbox sometimes makes a loud "clunk" noise as if...
I have a new (66 reg) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DSG quattro. It has done 2000 miles and has developed an annoying transmission whine at around 55 to 60mph. My Audi dealer accepts it and has contacted Audi UK, who...
 

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