Compare Alfa Romeo 159 DSG oil service quotes from specialist garages

Alfa Romeo is a quintessentially Italian carmaker known for the style and elegance of its sporty vehicles. In a 2008 episode of Top Gear, Hammond, Clarkson and May set out to prove that you can't be a proper petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa. The brand's iconic status also stretches beyond the small screen, with its cars appearing in a slew of blockbusters, including The Godfather, The Graduate, Octopussy and The Talented Mr Ripley.

At the 2022 Autocar Awards, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio was named a future classic, earning praise for being "sublime to drive and beautiful to look at" - a statement that perfectly captures the spirit of the brand.

A direct shift gearbox offers an alternative to conventional automatic transmissions. It's an electronic dual-clutch system used by manufacturers in the Volkswagen group (including Skoda, SEAT and Audi) because it allows faster gear changes with a smooth flow of power that can help drivers save fuel.

Six and seven-speed direct shift gearboxes have proven highly reliable, but this reliability is aided by regular servicing. Most manufacturers recommend booking a DSG oil change and service every 40,000 miles.

The gearbox is examined for leaks and potential problems during a DSG service. Once this is done, the technician carries out a DSG transmission fluid and filter change. The benefits of a DSG oil change are numerous: it extends the life of the transmission, gives better fuel efficiency, allows for faster shifting, keeps your warranty valid for repairs (if you have one) and improves the performance of your vehicle.