Is it common for Volkswagen DSG automatics to suffer major failures?

My 2005 Volkswagen Touran developed an intermittent but persistent fault with the automatic gearbox. The car would randomly drop into limp home mode (third gear). On the dash all the gear lights were flashing....

Can you recommend an automatic car with a petrol engine and high driving position?

I feel it's time to replace my 2007 Volkswagen Golf Plus DSG diesel. I've been very happy with it but am considering a change. What would you recommend of a similar size in a petrol engine? It will be...

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.

Why do DSG 'boxes judder?

My wife has owned a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf DSG for nearly three years. She has loved it with one exception, the auto gearbox, which always shudders when moving off from stationary. I understand this was common...

Is it normal for my Volkswagen Passat to have needed two clutch pack replacements by 50,000 miles?

Regarding the email from KB of Sevenoaks, I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Passat CC DSG with 55,000 miles, and I have already had two clutch pack replacements to the DSG gearbox, following juddering...

Should I buy a Volkswagen Polo 1.4GTI?

I am seriously thinking of buying a Volkswagen Polo 1.4GTI DSG and have read a number of articles, none of which have been very forthcoming or informative. However, I was very interested in your comments...

Buying a Volkswagen T5 camper - which gearbox is best?

I am buying a Volkswagen T5 based Camper van and the dealer has given me a choice of a new van with the DSG gearbox or a used van with a conventional torque converter 'box. I plan to keep the vehicle for...

What's the best vehicle for a family of four adults and two children?

Can you please advise which is the best 7-seater car or SUV for a family of four adults and two kids?

I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable?

I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a 2.0-litre diesel, but I would prefer the 1.4 TSI...

Stopping in traffic with a DSG 'box- should I put it in park or neutral?

I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic lights or queuing? I am reluctant to sit with...