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Subject Topic: Skoda Fabia Estate 1.2tsi DSG?? Post Reply Post New Topic
via mobile 23/2/2020 at 11:20am
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Hi everyone,

We own a Skoda Fabia 1.2. DSG. It is a great practical family car. Light on fuel, small but immensely practical and so easy to drive with the DSG box.

Question, how good will this be as a towcar for a Pennine Fiesta? The Fiesta weights 580kg and the braked trailer limit for the Skoda is 1100kg so all good there. My doubts are around the dual clutch DSG box when towing.

Anyone with experience or advice? I really hope this little combination works well.

Thanks


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How lucky do you feel?

I have been lucky with one DSG box which gave excellent service and very unlucky with another which meant a very expensive repair thankfully picked up by warranty. Neither cars were used for towing.

Once I sold the lemon I knew it wasn't something I'd ever want to own again,

Despite this being a good few years ago the DSG gearbox is still a gamble as issues have never been fully sorted out.

Some will tow thousands of miles with no issues, others will feel the pain of a very high repair bill.


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I have been towing a Trigano Rubis 310 (750kg) for the last 3 years with the a Skoda Fabia Estate 1.2 tsi with the DSG automatic box.
Had no problems and pulls the van a treat. At 580kg you should have no problems.



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