Dsg repair costs

[glasgowrob]

Looking at putting a vw caddy onto our taxi fleet and I'm very tempted to go dsg



Will be buying new so the first 2 years are covered but we do massive miles and I'm a bit concerned with ongoing repair costs


What's the going rate for a worst case rebuild on both the 6 and 7 speed dsg boxes? And has anyone racked up big miles on one ?

[neiljohnson]

6 speed is the better of the two & as long as the oil is done at the correct intervals is very reliable

[va1o]

As above, the 7-speed tends to suffer more issues than the 6-speed. The 40k oil changes is the main maintenance required, but you recoup some of that cost on the fact the clutch shouldn't need replacing unlike a higher milage Manual.

I posted my thoughts here recently on a similar thread - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

va1o said:

I've had two high mileage DSGs, the first a Mk5 GTI and now a Mk6 2.0 TDI. Interestingly the 5 appeared to still have its original gearbox and showing no issues at 100k miles, but the 6 needed a complete new unit at 70k miles according to the paperwork I've got which I didn't see until after purchase.

I would definitely recommend them but you do need to tread carefully. If you're concerned consider an extended warranty.

[Barry Ashcroft]

I had the box replaced on my last caddy. 2011 1.6 with the 7spd at 73k miles luckily still under warranty as the bill was £5400.
Sold that and now have a 2.0 with the 6spd dsg. Feel happier. As far as I'm aware the 7spd has a dry clutch that will require replacement.