Is the DSG classed as a full automatic?

Ian_Mac · Post by **Ian_Mac** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:53 am

Just a quick one here, I'm wondering if the DSG would be classed as an automatic from an insurance point of view? Also for someone with an auto only driving licence would they be covered driving a DSG Rocco?

Speaking to one insurance company this morning with regard to my renewal they class the DSG as a manual for insurance purposes.

Cuprabob · Post by **Cuprabob** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:16 am

It's classed as a Semi-Automatic in the V5

Ian_Mac · Post by **Ian_Mac** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:23 am

Cuprabob wrote:It's classed as a Semi-Automatic in the V5

That's the problem, all the online quote sites only give an option of manual or auto. Depending which site I use entering the reg number my car comes up as both hence me ringing 1 insurer up.

There is also a difference in price between manual and auto so this makes a difference as well (not that VW do a full auto anyway).

Should the worst happen and I have a bump I imagine that's one of the first things an assessor would pick up on.

gibbsy · Post by **gibbsy** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:17 pm

It is the clutch pedal that is the difference between the two categories. The DSG has no clutch pedal and is therefore in the 'automatic' category for the driving licence. This is taken from the DVLA site:

SEMI-AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS
With these the driver has to select the gear required by movement of the gear lever as with a manually controlled gearbox, but there is no clutch pedal. For driving test and licensing purposes these vehicles are regarded as automatics.

goatboy · Post by **goatboy** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:18 pm

no clutch peddle (foot or hand operated) = Automatic.

At least thats what I understand

Ian_Mac · Post by **Ian_Mac** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:47 pm

Thanks for the info, I'll stick with auto like last year. Bloody insurance companies trying to confuse me!

jammyd · Post by **jammyd** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:14 pm

I had this discussion with my insurer when I got mine and they said it was a Manual, after quoting the same bit above, they changed to Auto, but it shows that insurers seem to know nothing about the cars that they insure!

Ian_Mac · Post by **Ian_Mac** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:22 pm

I spoke to 2 different people at the same firm this morning and they both said different things!

Shaun · Post by **Shaun** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:54 pm

I Did my policy on line and when i put my reg in it came back as a Scirocco R with DSG so i just clicked accept :-)

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