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• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  (Getrag), Mitsubishi, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai and KIA now also offer twin shaft, twin clutch transmissions. These are the different Volkswagen DSG and S tronics:  DQ200 is a seven speed transverse DSG with a dry clutch pack used in all five brands. The gearbox code
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  Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  that there was no widspread DSG issue in Europe. There are three basic types of DSG fitted to standard cars: a 6 speed wet clutch type; a 7 speed wet clutch type; and a 7 speed dry clutch type. There have been problems with the Mechatronic controllers of DSG DQ200 s in certain operating conditoons, such as those
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  How long should a DSG clutch last? 25 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Dec 2019 Skoda Karoq TSI 1.5 SE-L DSG with 30,000 miles. Could you tell me please if it will have a wet or dry clutch and is it true...
• Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (2010) 1.4 TSI Automatic - VW Golf Mk6 DQ200 DSG 7 Speed - Worth Keeping? 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently purchased my VW Golf Mk6 2010 which has the 7-Speed DQ200 DSG gearbox. I've done some research and have read many forums on this particular DSG gearbox and learnt it appears to be very problematic, with serious and very expensive mechanical issues being inevitable
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  Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?
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  What's the problem with DSG gearboxes? 18 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I saw your comments about the Volkswagen DSG gearbox in the Daily Telegraph. What is the problem with the DSG? I have had the Tiptronic in an Audi A4 quattro...
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  Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage?
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  What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles...
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  Have the issues with the Volkswagen 1.5 TSI engine been resolved? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is about to buy a new Skoda Superb with the 1.5 TSI engine and DSG transmission. Is the 1.5 TSI engine “kangaroo” issue fixed? And is the DSG fitted...
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  Which Volkswagen automatic gearbox should I avoid? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've read many times of problems with this Volkswagen DSG auto gearbox. Could you please remind me of the engine/auto combination to avoid?
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  The DSG in my SEAT Leon has failed after just 35,000 miles? 2 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG needs a new gearbox. It has only done 35,000 miles and is going to cost almost £5000 to fix. It has always been serviced...
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  Are SEAT Arona models with with DSG reliable? 17 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying an Arona automatic, but concerned that is has a DSG gearbox. Should I be worried?
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  Are DSG gearboxes on Volkswagen cars now reliable? 8 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI EVO SEL DSG on a 20 plate. Can you please tell me what version of the DSG gearbox this car has and what...
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  Is there a known fault with the DSG on my 2012 Skoda Octavia? 20 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've been told by my local Skoda dealer that my 2012 Octavia 1.8 TSi DSG Estate needs a new DSG as it suffered a failure. They found metal debris in the...
• VAG - VW DSG 7-spd recall grows 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  It seems the issues with VW 7-spd DSG box, DQ200 variant, are growing.  Having issued a massive 400,000 unit recall in China, and blaming the fault on local Chinese suppliers, VAG have now issued a recall for Aus and NZ. They previously claimed that Aus and NZ DSG boxes
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  Is the S Tronic gearbox problematic? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is wanting to buy a petrol Audi Q2 with the S-Tronic gearbox. You often advise against particular types of automatic or semi-automatic gearboxes....
• VW T-Roc - VAG 7 speed dry clutch DSG box....we have one! 30 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  So, my daughter took possession of a 2020 T-Roc this morning, the 150hp 1.5 engine mated to the DQ200 dry clutch 7 speed box. It's a wonderful, smooth and quick thing to drive at the moment but obviously having followed this forum for a while, I'm aware there can be issues and indeed many here
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  Are DSG gearboxes more reliable in newer cars? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 1-3 year old used VW T Cross, T Roc or Taigo with a DSG gearbox. I have read the DSG horror stories and it seems that even these...
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  My Volkswagen Golf has a faulty DSG - as it's a known fault, should Volkswagen help me? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. It's been suffering loss of power since purchasing the car nearly three years ago. I can be driving at normal speed...
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  Are are the alternatives to a DSG gearbox? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Having read a lot of information about VW DSG-style automatic gearboxes, most manufacturers seem to have trouble with DCT type gearboxes, for example,...