Even if I get a DSG, the main concern over the reliability of the gearbox is the attitude of VW/Skoda towards the customer after the DSG fails. The utmost disrespect, dishonesty and incompetence to provide a solution to a decade-old problem is just unacceptable. They even try to dodge warranty claims!The likes are as expected = fast shifting DSG, fantastic 1.5L motor, enjoyable performance, nice engine braking, well-tuned suspension. The dislikes too are as expected = DSG reliability woes, no AT with 6 airbags (terrible decision by Skoda) & the 1.5’s prominent boominess at high revs (gets annoying). They have said using pattern parts (i.e. non-genuine Skoda parts), the repair cost will be around £1500 - £1600! They have loosely broken down the repair costs as follows. Replacement clutch and flywheel at £600.00, 2-3 litres of oil at £40-£50 per litre, approx 8 hours of labour to remove and fit.
The dry-clutch version had suffered similar problems to VW in some markets (hot countries in particular). The wet clutch model is the more reliable of the two. Getrag supply the same DSG gearbox technology to a number of other car manufacturers. In the V40 at least the PowerShift was only ever available in the D2 and T4.
