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Has Volkswagen fixed the DSG box?
Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.
Asked on 27 November 2013 by lofty895
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Honest John
VAG has just recalled 2.6 million DSGs worldwide to change the oil in them from synthetic to mineral. You'll probably be better off with a Ford Powershift.
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