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    Servicing and costs?

    How much should I expect to pay for a service which includes all fluid changes? I've never brought a car for service before this is my first car. Do I just go around garages and see how much they charge?
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    Servicing and costs?

    I bought a 2010 audi a3 sportback 1.6 technik petrol in December 2015 and put through MOT in jan no problems. I bought it with 32k on the clock today it's 43k and service light says due in 500mile Audi have quoted me £309 service £59 break fluid change £475 timing belt. Car is running great...
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    A3 1.8 Black edition WHIP

    The LED lights are a great mod first thing i dont to my car. the LED number plate lights looks great with 3d metal pressed plates have a look on ebay for them. I dont like the red rings at all, looks so chavy but thats just my taste. I like subtle OEM style mods
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    So this weekend it was just a wash and remove the rear a3 and 1.6 badge which I think makes the back look a whole lot tidier. I'm getting lowering springs fitted April 15th so will post up pictures then. Should I buy spacers if so what type and size? Window tints hopefully first week of may...
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    Some pictures of the new bulbs fitted. Plans for tomorrow to debadge the rear and buy some alloy wheel cleaner, brush and protector/sealant of some kind and give them a good scrub.
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    thanks mate. 30mm springs all round next month and the windows done. Next after that a new rs3 grill and hopfully a arm rest when i come across one with new pedals and gear knob. other mod ive done i forgot was oem winter mats
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    Mine is the petrol non turbo mate. so engine wont be changing
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    i wouldnt gain that much bhp my isnt the tfsi model its N/A
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    Yea I got it for 8k with 34k on the clokc in mint conditon. My insurance was 970 as its my first year in my own name. been driving my wifes fiesta for the past 3 years. I will keep this until my insurance goes down so i can get a proper turbo engine not this wee 105bhp thing
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    Will do. I dont plan on doing much as its only my first car and plan to keep it for 2 years to get insurance down then moving onot a a4 2.0 quattro sepang blue or gunmetal grey
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    thanks for the advise. ill go for that as I dont want the dark look. I want as oem as possible. which is why I think i will not go for wind deflectors. tints and grill next
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    my first audi a3 sportback

    Picked up a 2010 white sportback 1.6 technik in dec. First thing was MOT in jan and a new set of front break pads. Car had 34k on clock it now has 38k on the clock. First mod was full interior and exterior lights from tu8ps. Ill get some pics up tonight. The crisp white light really...
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    My 2010 Audi A3 Sportback S-line Black Edition with some minor mods

    Loving the mods so far. How much were the wing mirrors and where did you get them, same question for the grill where and how much if you dont mind.
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    how much for someone to fit 30mm lowering springs?

    Ill give them £20 each and a 6 pack of beer each then. should keep them happy for any future work
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    how much for someone to fit 30mm lowering springs?

    thanks for the reply. so is about £40 right for mates rates, 20 each to them? I doubt it will take 2 audi mechaincs long working at the same time on a ramp
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    how much for someone to fit 30mm lowering springs?

    My mate is an audi mechaic and said he will fit my springs and new wheels on thurs evening with anthoer one of his mates who has a ramp at his house. How much should I expect to pay mates rates to them for an hours work? I know he won't give me a price I jhust dont want to pay over or insult...
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    Wheel Colour Opinions

    Gunmetal for me.
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    Just got some new wheels which spacers

    I own a 2010 1.6 a3 sportback. It came with standard 17's ive just bought 18" bbs wheels and tyres of a memeebr on here. I will be fitting them next week along with eibach 30mm springs. Should I order spacers to have my mechanic fit at the same time, i dont want any rubbing so im guessing I...
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    New car and looking to wash/polish/wax

    I just bought my first car in december. and now the weather is getting better I want to buy produts to wash wax and polish my car. Its a white 10 plate 8p a3. I have bought a micofibre wash mit and 2 buckets for the 2 bucket method. Also bought microfibre drying clothes to dry the car. Do i...
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    Cheapest courier service for posting 5 wheels and tyres

    from manchester to belfast. Paisley quote £80 CarPartCouriers.co.uk quoted £49 which seems very good for 5 wheels and tyres posted from the mainland to northern ireland