Sure I will be corrected,however.Letter to Autoexpress from an Audi owner slightly peturbed at hearing the cost of replacing his DSG gearbox.

£7000, in effect 40% of the value of his car:eek: ( luckily he didn't need to.)

Is it correct?Who in their right mind would buy any car with DSG outside warranty.You just couldn't risk it however reliable they are.

Simillar scenario with the Porsche Boxster, replacement engine is about £12000 and gearbox is about the same as the audi at 7K. Replacement for my mondeo auto is just under 2K.

From Skoda the box is £3753.47!!

6 Speed manual is around £2200 depending on version.

Simillar scenario with the Porsche Boxster, replacement engine is about

iirc some of the boxsters have a vw gearbox.

Yes, and quiet a few other components to. The climate control is straight from an old audi A3.