An oily problem

I’m sorry that it’s been a while since I last contacted you regarding the kangarooing problems on my 2006 Altea (see issue 342). I have since then, as you urged, had the automatic gearbox (DSG) oil changed on the Altea, and I have had no more problems as yet. I have had the car from […]

Jumping to conclusions?

I have a 2006 SEAT Altea with the DSG gearbox that’s been serviced every year by a SEAT garage. When starting up from cold now, for the first couple of miles on low engine revs, the car is kangarooing. The garage says that it needs the DSG gearbox oil changing, which is normally done at […]

SEAT's 'E' for Ecomotive

SEAT’S burgeoning range of environmentally responsible Ecomotive models is now becoming even easier to spot with the roll-out of a new badging structure. To coincide with the imminent debut on UK roads of the all-new, seven-seat Alhambra MPV – which boasts a class-leading ‘green’ version – and the arrival here of the latest generation Ibiza Ecomotive with emissions slashed to an exceptional 92 g/km, SEAT is launching an enhanced Ecomotive nomenclature.