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    Headlight washers

    Here's a picture of mine -
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    Headlight washers

    I had a look at the pictures- is the grey line where you filed?- mines completely smooth- will try to upload a picture (seems to be catching on the edge where the paint has worn away slightly)
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    Headlight washers

    I have the same problem with mine- I opened the flap but can't see the strips you mention the stand proud- there is piece that the washer nozzle pushes against but it's smooth on all sides- I can't see any ridges- can you help? Thanks
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    Rear end knocking

    I had a similar noise on mine, turned out to be a broken spring - pop both rear wheels off and check the base of the spring - mine had broken off and the broken piece was knocking about causing the noise
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    Anyone on here vinyl wrapped their chrome trim?

    I found some tape at BMW Shadowline Matte & Gloss Black Window Trim & Roof Vinyls - is this the job? Or is there something I can get something closer to home? I'm also considering getting a vehicle graphics outfit to wrap the trim for me but I'm nervous about letting someone with a knife near my...
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    Anyone on here vinyl wrapped their chrome trim?

    Looked on eBay, but could only see sheets- did you buy a sheet and cut into strips?
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    Anyone on here vinyl wrapped their chrome trim?

    What do you do where there is rubber gasket tightly overlapping the chrome on the fixed side rear window? Do you simply cut the vinyl as tight as possible to the rubber or do you try to prise the rubber up and get the edgevof the vinyl under it? Where can I get the vinyl tape? Is there a gloss...
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    Anyone on here vinyl wrapped their chrome trim?

    Did you heat and stretch around the curved bits or did you just cut out of a large sheet?
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    Anyone on here vinyl wrapped their chrome trim?

    As per the title- I'm looking for a step by step guide to vinyl wrapping chrome window trim- has anyone on here done it and been pleased with the results?
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    Bluetooth Delay

    I have a 06 Sportback with the factory fitted bluetooth kit installed. Problem is when I receive a call and I answer it, it takes about 3-4 seconds for the phone to connect with the car's bluetooth (meanwhile the caller is wondering what's going on) I have tried different phones, but same...
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    Could someone check their Concert Manual for me?

    I ve lost the manual for my stereo (Concer III) and want to know how to access the menu which adjusts the start up volume and also how to turn on / off the Autopilot feature - Would be obliged if someone could kindly check their manual for me. Also dows anyone know where I can download the...
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    Help - Ive got a dent!

    Well, a guy from Chipsaway looked at the car today and tried glueing a spigot to the dent and pulling it but to no avail. Cant get at the dent from the light cluster as the fuel filling pipe is in the way - So looks like he's going to have to drill (which he is hesitant to do) - 2 options - 1...
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    Help - Ive got a dent!

    Hi Rich, its a 5 door - the dent is about 2" from the lip of the door and about 6" above the wheel arch - I would guess its too far from the light cluster? I am also wondering if it might be accessible from drilling into the wheel arch?
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    Help - Ive got a dent!

    Im thinking that the chances of neeting to call upon the warranty are pretty slim (I only plan on keeping the car until its out of its 3 year warranty)
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    Help - Ive got a dent!

    I was about to get into my car yesterday, when I noticed I have a dent about 6" above the rear wheel arch (about size of 1p) along with a nice deposit of white paint from the idiot's door which slammed into it. I rang my local chips away who was able to tell me on the phone that the panel in...
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    Advice On Cleaning Interior - What Do I Use?

    There's one product which will clean all of the interior surfaces mentioned which is AutoGlym Fast Glass - Use with a microfibre cloth, leaves no smears and leaves no sheen on the dash. Thats what I use and it keeps the car looking like the day you bought it!
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    Phone Cradle for K800i

    I spoke to my local dealer this morning, who checked the part reference (8P0 051 435 EN) on the Audi central parts system. The latest is that they have manufactured this part, however there are technical issues, so it will not be released until these have all been ironed out. Parts guy told me...
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    New S3 Brake Rust

    Why would they paint them? Afterall if they did and the paint subsequently started to come off they would be liable for it. - Thats why any sensible dealership will refuse to paint them.
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    New S3 Brake Rust

    Hi Mikey, Did you spray or brush on the hammerite? Also did you do any prep or go straight on to the rust?