The direct-shift gearbox (also known as a “DSG” or a “DSG gearbox”) was first introduced by Volkswagen back in 2003. The notion is now established in the automotive industry that the DSG is essentially a high-performance transmission that operates in much the same way as a regular automatic in many ways, but contains several key […]
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For many years, drivers seemed to have to make a trade-off between performance and convenience when it came to their car’s transmission. Either they went for performance by opting for a manual transmission, or they went for convenience by choosing an automatic. The manual transmission car offers a more dynamic experience, with the driver in […]
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There’s no two ways about it, your car’s clutch is a critically important component that it cannot do without. A quality clutch that has not been abused by its owner should last for about 60,000 miles before it needs replacing. The very best of them might last as long as 100,000 miles, while the most […]
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On January 23, 2020 the United Kingdom parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement with the European Union and on January 29, 2020, almost 4 years after the results of the EU membership referendum were announced in June 2016, the UK for better or worse finally left the European Union. Obviously, Brexit has many implications on a […]
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The road is a public space. As such, there is a kind of unwritten social contract that goes on between the many millions of users of these roads. In order to respect this public space and protect the well-being and rights of other road-users, there are certain things that you should just never do on […]
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There are some breakthroughs in automotive technology that catch on, and others don’t. And then there are some that are so revolutionary that they permanently change the landscape of an entire industry. The humble seat belt certainly falls into this category. We use seat belts every time we get into a car (hopefully), but how […]
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If you’re buying a new car — or a motorcycle — then you might see words like “wet clutch” and “dry clutch” when it’s talking about the transmission. What does this mean? Is the wet clutch under water? Is the dry clutch not lubricated at all? It can be confusing when you don’t have the […]
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Summer is coming and you might well be planning an extended car journey around the country. The UK isn’t a huge place, but car journeys can still be long depending on your starting point and your destination. For example, driving in the southwest of England and the Scottish Highlands can be slower because of the […]
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DSG, Direct-Shift Gearboxes or Dual-Clutch Gearboxes have their roots in racing and, surprisingly, also farming (they were used in tractors). By using two clutches, the gear shifts in modern DSG automatic gearboxes are quick and precise, really precise. By executing shifts with the help of two clutches, you don’t lose any traction between gear changes. […]
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Much like in your home, your car’s electrical systems are protected by a fuse box. Your car typically has at least two fuse boxes. You’ll find the first one under the bonnet on the driver’s side, and a second one underneath the driver’s side dashboard and steering wheel. In each one, you’ll see fuses of […]
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