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My car sometimes goes into "emergency mode" which clears after the car is switched off for 30 mins. I have been advised that I need a new multitronic (?) unit at a cost of some £3500. Should this be happening...
I have a 2022 VW Tiguan elegance 1.5 TSI with a DSG 7speed gearbox which has just turned 15,000 miles I was just wondering if it is still the same DQ200 dry clutch gearbox. If so, are they now more reliable...
We like the Cupra Formentor VZ2 which has the VWG DSG twin clutch gearbox. Plenty of articles online about clutch pack fails and mechatronic issues, which seem to require the complete gearbox replaced,...
Is the Ford Powershift gearbox still problematic? I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2019 ST-Line 2.0 TDCI auto - should this be avoided?
Do all hybrids have automatic gearboxes?
Which is more reliable transmission, the DCT in the Hyundai Kona Hybrid or the 1.2 Puretech Auto in the Citroen C5 Aircross?
I am due to have hip replacement surgery sometime in the near future. I have a Peugeot 3008 manual at present. I am looking for a small automatic car that I can use in the initial recovery period for short...
My previous car was a BMW 730d, the auto box when changing up or down it was seamless, it was always in the correct gear for all road conditions. I’ve recently changed cars and I now have a 2021 BMW 530d....
In the past I have followed your advice and bought a Toyota Yaris, followed by a Hyundai i10. Both had trouble free automatic transmission. My lovely Hyundai i10 was recently written off following being...
My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed for life. Also it’s a dry clutch. We are not having...