VW DSG what to look for?

FlyingFish · 26 May 2016 at 08:00

I'm off to test drive a 2013 dsg tiguan tomorrow, anything to look for in how it works?
My current car is an old Honda auto, I've never driven a dsg box tho.

Cheers

paradigm · 26 May 2016 at 08:06

Ensure that all gear changes are smooth, try it in both fully automatic and in manual modes.

Is this a 6 or 7 speed box?

FlyingFish · 26 May 2016 at 08:23

It's a 7 speed cheers

LiE · 26 May 2016 at 08:29

Sometimes the gear changes can be jerky if the box has adapted to a driver who isn't a smooth driver. I think the box can relearn or be reset - not sure on this.

Yes is is normal for there to be a delay between pushing the pedal and moving off in 1st. Something that takes a little getting used to if it's your first time.

Howard · 26 May 2016 at 08:30

Make sure the oil and filter has been changed if it's due/overdue (I think it's about 40k miles).

FlyingFish · 26 May 2016 at 11:28

Cheers, so as long as the service schedule is adhered to, these dsg boxes are quite reliable?