What is the problem with the gearbox in the VW T-Roc?
The DSG gearbox used in automatic Volkswagen models can be problematic, with jerky gear changes and hesitation. Often, this is caused by a lack of maintenance – the fluid needs changing every 40,000 miles to keep it working smoothly. Main Causes of DSG Issues Your DSG gearbox has two clutch packs, one for the odd-numbered gears and one for the even-numbered gears. If either clutch pack fails or is worn you will have issues. Basically, just like a normal gearbox, you need a new clutch.The issue stemmed from smoothness of shifts and transmission engagement off the line. With the DSG, there’s a lag as the clutches engage when moving forward from a stop. We need to meet them (the customer) where they are and not expect changed behavior, Godec said.The DSG gearbox used in automatic Volkswagen models can be problematic, with jerky gear changes and hesitation. Often, this is caused by a lack of maintenance – the fluid needs changing every 40,000 miles to keep it working smoothly.
How reliable is a VW T-Roc?
Is the Volkswagen T-Roc reliable? The T-Roc finished sixth out of 22 cars in the small SUV class in What Car’s most recent reliability survey. It achieved this placing with a terrific overall score of 98. The T-Roc finished sixth out of 22 cars in the small SUV class in What Car’s most recent reliability survey. It achieved this placing with a terrific overall score of 98. This placed it above the Seat Arona and the Skoda Kamiq but below the Audi Q2 and the Mini Countryman.The T-Roc is slightly easier to park than the Tiguan, and slightly cheaper – although neither of these cars are among the most affordable SUVs. It still features much of the same technology and equipment, and still has plenty of space for most buyers’ needs.The Vanarama Verdict: 7/10. The T-Roc really feels like it’s in a lovely sweet spot for a family buyer looking for a decent amount of space, kit and quality and for a good price. The fact that it drives well is a bonus.The T-Roc is slightly easier to park than the Tiguan, and slightly cheaper – although neither of these cars are among the most affordable SUVs. It still features much of the same technology and equipment, and still has plenty of space for most buyers’ needs.
Do T-rocs hold their value?
According to our experts, the VW T-Roc performs a little better than the class average when it comes to depreciation, retaining between 47 to 55 per cent of its resale value after three years or 36,000 miles. Sadly, depreciation is also heavy – indeed, the DS 3 E-Tense tops our list as Britain’s fastest-depreciating SUV, being worth less than a quarter of its original value at the end of a typical three-year ownership period.