Recent content by jnielow

Hi Guys, The last couple of days I have noticed my car is getting slightly heavier to steer also the power steering seems to be working overtime by making the whining noises, I am also getting a spinning/whizzing noise when I rev the engine. It only seems to be at low speed, or at maybe at...

Hi, Thanks for the reply! The tax runs out in dec, are you allowed to use your no claims bonus on two insurance policies? I may take a look at short term insurance policies for the old car! Many Thanks Jason OTE=JudderMan;1962163]Yeah you'd have to get another policy for your current car...

Dear All, Hope peoples are well! I have read articles/web sites etc re this but I am still alittle confused as to how it will apply to me as follows: I am possible buying another car this weekend and will obviously be transfering the insurance over to the new car.I will then have 2 cars and...

Dear All, I am looking at buying probably an 03/04 or 05 plate, have come across one so started the checking process ie free car check etc and it it not coming up.I also entered it onto confused.com again no details. The car was registered in Manchester sometime in 2003. Should I walk away...

Sorry, Budget would have helped about £4000 Cheers Jason

Dear All, I have an T plate A3 and shortly I am looking to buy another but hopefully an 04/05 plate. I am constantly trawling autotrader and looking around.Does anyone know anywhere that kind of specialise in the above ie clean,lowish mileage etc. I am after a black 1.6. I know it is probably...

cheers Guys!!!

Hello guys I have had my A3 for about 8 months, not due a service yet so do not know what oil has been used before!. I have been using a vw 505.00 approved 15w/40 API SL/CF ACEA A3/B3 to top up as and when. Bought some 10w/40 semi syn today with same numbers, am I ok to use this just for...

Dear All, Got a T reg A3 1.6akl engine, have recently noticed a whirring noise it sounds almost like the fan is constantly on.The sound seems to dull when moving whether that is because the engine noise drowns it out.It is more noticeable when stationery in gear and out of gear. When the...

I bought a 16" Audi A3 s-line alloy with tyre as a spare, the description just said Alloy & Tyre from A3.Prior to it arriving I messaged the seller asking re tread/kerbing etc he confirmed wheel ok. Anyway, Alloy arrived tyre almost flat,cleaned it looked ok on the outside looked on the inside...

Thanks Guys Jason

Firstly I knowthis probably should be posted in the classic section, have done this with a few views but no comments. Hi All, I am calling on all those that feel the way I do about these cars, I have come across one which on the surface seems clean,original with 92k on clock on an R plate. I...

Hi, I am probably gonna get told off by posting it here! I have posted it in the classics section but no replies,have seen the above and want it! Its tidy,no rust,92k on clock up for sale at £1795 at a garage. I am relying peoples knowledge of owning one or of someone who does is this to...

Hi All, I am calling on all those that feel the way I do about these cars, I have come across one which on the surface seems clean,original with 92k on clock on an R plate. I have in the past owned a 2.2 gt coupe I know different car but people will know the passion. Call it mid-life crisis,but...

Could not work out how to post wanted advert kept asking me for image uploads! I have a 1999 A3 with 15" AVUS alloys with tyres and wish to upgrade wheels to max 17", I am after some nice sport spoked ones that will set car off, need to be PCD5X100,in good condition with a reasonable amount of...