Over here it's only a matter of time before DSG inevitably fails.
Apparently, it tends to overheat when idling in traffic in D. This is also a problem in VW cars which uses the same gearbox.
It's a really hot climate where I live; I wonder if that's a factor.
The good thing is that Skoda/VW don't hesitate before replacing a failed gearbox (and then that one fails).
It's a lovely gearbox when it works.
I'm in Scotland, so it rarely gets above 20C and it quite often fairly damp - which presumably keeps the gearbox nice and cool :-)
Edit: We also very rarely sit in traffic, which might help as well.
There's a Wikipedia entry for DSG problems: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox#Problem...
Over here it's only a matter of time before DSG inevitably fails.
Apparently, it tends to overheat when idling in traffic in D. This is also a problem in VW cars which uses the same gearbox.
It's a really hot climate where I live; I wonder if that's a factor.
The good thing is that Skoda/VW don't hesitate before replacing a failed gearbox (and then that one fails).
It's a lovely gearbox when it works.