Got a DCT M2 coming with no experience of this kind of transmission other than a test drive so a very useful. Thanks.

I've just bought a semi-automatic (not a 500hp BMW) and I found this video very informative and clearly explained, Thanks Reg Local,

Really good video Reg, however one thing that is good to know with these cars (I have a DCT M2 Comp) - When in Drive, if you come to a complete stop, with your foot on the brake it will also put it into a non creep mode partial neutral like when you first put the car into Drive.

I recently brought a dsg and i doubt ill ever drive a manual again how easy it is in traffic

Interesting video and your style makes things easy to understand. I Was wandering if you ever made a video for the ZF 8 speed box?

I like your technique, you're a really disciplined driver. Watching you drive is always a blast! Here's a question for you. If you were to buy any car but not a BMW, what would it be?

That steering wheel is shocking!

DUAL! ;) Interesting video. I didn't realise that the BMW variants of these gearboxes doesn't have the creep function. My RenaultSport Clio 200 has an EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) gearbox. This does have creep but, unlike many, has two DRY clutches. You really must drive this in a similar way to manual, even down to applying the handbrake and selecting neutral for longer stops at junctions or traffic lights. One thing you can do with the Renault is temporarily over-ride the auto gear selection using the paddles and then after about 7-10 seconds it reverts to full auto, which can be useful for overtakes. For downhill descents though I do put the car into manual mode to select a lower gear to hold the car back, as otherwise it will revert to full auto too soon resulting in a higher gear and a speed increase. It was interesting to hear you mention brake/gear overlap, and with the smoothness of the changes these boxes produce, doing this at the very end of the braking phase when driving manually makes my little red rollerskate the closest thing to a four wheel motorcycle I have driven. I use both full auto and manual modes depending on the circumstances and types of roads I am on. Having switched to a DCT and adjusted my driving accordingly, I'll not go back to a true manual (although I have the luxury of still driving a manual as well). The question is now, will I switch to DCT on my motorcycle? Have you tried one?

Love the videos, having recently got back into a reasonably rapid 428i with the ZF 8 speed auto you have given me some really good reminders on good driving techniques. My question is with the manual paddles on the auto is there any advantage in lifting between changes as with he DCT? My inclination is probably not as the system probably cuts the power momentarily. I’m more interested in giving the gearbox an easy time.

At the stop at 4.10 did you just keep it in drive with your foot on the brake? Didnt see neutral or park selected.

Hello, what is the best way to hold the car with a double clutch transmission when going down the hill for long time? Specially to not warm the brakes a lot. Usually I select a lower gear and the engine goes to more high revs. Is this ok? Another question is how do you get a better smooth gear change when downshifting with not using the brake? Do you release the throttle completely or just a little bit? Many thanks, really great videos

Reg what's your advice when driving an Auto and queuing at a red traffic light or at a Zebra crossing allowing people to cross - a) Gearbox in gear with foot on the brake or Gearbox in Park? I'm assuming the latter!

Curious to know what happens when in Manual and you brake to a low speed or stop - does the gearbox override the manual selection?

Hello. I have a polo 90 bhp tsi engine with 7 speed dsg. I find at 30 mph the engine over revs at 30 mph , whether in manual or sport and regular drive when going down steep hills. Could I be selecting gear at wrong point as have never driven a manual and it’s first time I’ve had a dsg. Only thing I can think off is that although nippy it’s no 2 lite diesel. Kind regards

Helpful video and awesome car as well. That's the kind of video I was waiting for.

Thank's Reg, great bit of information time to try it out

Such good timing. I started Rospa lessons 2 weeks ago and just learning to get the system right i.e. right gear at right time in a Cupra DSG :-) . Not a fan of those red paddles on that BMW though ;-) .

Do you know if a dct has the paddles if it can be driven on an auto licence

Hello Reg, I'm a new subscriber. I've not long got a M2 Comp with DCT. Love to see you drive yours in Sport Plus and the fastest gear change position. Mine is almost un-drivable pulling away. It kangaroos all over the place. Love to see a video of you trying, rules are you're not allowed to use the manual change. Love to hear your thoughts.

I have a Hyundai i40, so not a high performance car, that has this type of gearbox. The things I find difficult are a) hill starts; b) holding constant speed downhill; and c) when driving slowly in 2nd in auto mode when approaching a roundabout or junction, it can’t decide if the next gear should be 1 or 3. Any suggestions? Also, should you just sit in D with foot on brake when at traffic lights, or shift to N or D?

20:48 How much view to pass those cyclists?

I'm fairly sure you've got a manual transmission. A very informative and interesting video as usual. Thanks.

very interesting

20.48 . Where NOT to overtake I humbly suggest.

Hah at the end where the pylon comes into view.... How close was the drone to the overhead wires?

I remember the M3 well. :)

Reg : I see on your website, you are an ex-traffic police officer, and as such, have probably done quite a lot of pursuit training etc, but have you had any motorsport experience ? Thank you.

First! Was waiting for this. :)

That seems like a great improvement over a manual transmission. I'm still waiting for the (imaginary) transmission that uses electric assist motors on each wheel for instant response, backfilling with power from an engine for efficiency. Maybe it's already obsolete compared to all-electric cars.