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Over the years,
Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the
Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who
survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior
suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the
tyres were shot.
The
DS3, initially manufactured by
Citroen before DS became a standalone brand in 2015, is a quirky luxury supermini capable of rivalling the
MINI. With a plush interior, reasonably good performance and plenty of kit and personalisation options, it's a popular choice for drivers who want excellent value for money. In 2010, it was named
'Small Car of the Year' at the Fifth Gear Awards, and the following year, it won the
Fleet World Design Award. Reliability isn't the
DS3's strong point, reflected by the unusually high number of recalls it has experienced for issues including the
ABS and faulty bonnet catches.
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.