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    Need new back box, where to buy and what price ?

    Need a new back box for my 8v 1.8 tsfi a3, does anyone know best place to buy one in the uk and does anyone know how much it would cost buying direct from audi as can’t see any for sale online at like eurocarparts or anywhere
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    Has the ballast or bulb gone in this video ?

    Can anyone tell if the ballast or bulb is causing the problem in this video ? And how much is a replacement ballist ? Will it need to be the same as the passenger side working one so the light output is the same ? Only letting me put an icloud link up for the video ...
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    Osram or phillips for replacement/original ?

    My driver side headlight has just went out, was flickering one night then next night it was completely out. My car is a 2014 a3 sline, does anyone know what brand and model bulb this would have came with from new ? I was thinking about replacing them with either: Osram Xenarc - £43 for single...
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    Pagid or Delphi brakes ?

    What front brake discs and pads would be better out of pagid and delphi for a3 1.8 tsfi ? Discs are the 312mm ones Pagid is £61.42 for discs and £32.43 for pads from halfords which i have the now and would supply to garage to fit them Delphi is £86.25 for discs and £43.28 for pads from gsf...
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    Is this puncture too big to repair ?

    Is it possible to repair or will i need a new tyre ? The tyre is only 2 months old on the rear it is a gy eagle f1asy 6 225/40/18 Looks like really strong solid glass almost metal feeling not got a clue what it is exactly, could feel something stuck in tyre then sounded like it broke off then...
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    EPC light came on 4-5 weeks ago every few days but hasn’t came on again in last 4 weeks, i got it scanned and it came back codes relating to the turbo actuator and garage said it will need a full new turbo as there is no guarantee just fixing the actuator will solve the problem so may aswell fit...
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    The EPC warning light with start/stop fault error has just started coming on once every few weeks over last few months does anyone know what causes this and is it anything to worry about ? It goes away once restarting the engine and drives fine, i always turn the start/stop off everytime i get...
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    Noise from brakes when car isn’t moving ?

    My brakes are making a kind of groaning/ creaking noise when the car is not being driven and the sound goes away when i press the brakes or put the hand brake on, it happens when the car is on mostly flat ground with very slight slopes facing forward or back, usually if in nuetral the car would...
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    Does my car have a clutch delay valve ?

    Does anyone know if my 2014 a3 1.8tsfi manual has a clutch delay valve ? I feel like the clutch doesn’t return back quick enough by the time i’m back on the accelerator and ready to change gear again and this causes a slight jerk forward, it’s like it doesn’t want me to go through the gears...
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    1.8 oil capacity ? / castrol 4l £15.58 at costco

    My 2014 1.8 tsfi a3 manual is needing an oil change and just wondering does anyone know how much oil is needed for the change ? I have just purchased 2 x 4 litre castrol edge 5w-30 ll oil from costco at £15.58 each including VAT which is a brilliant price for their black friday deals
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    Car feels sluggish after using e10 petrol

    Ever since using e10 fuel at asda about 10 days ago my car feels like it has lost some of the acceleration power when putting my foot to the floor in my 2014 1.8 tsfi, i put in £15 before i noticed it was e10 on the fuel pump, i thought this wasn’t coming in till september so wasn’t even...
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    Weird noise from car after fast drives

    Does anyone know what this sound could be it sounds like its coming from the brakes once i have parked up after some fast driving, i can also smell a slight burning smell aswell sometimes, i have a 2014 1.8tsfi a3 This is video of the sound https://share.icloud.com/photos/0evEDqLZK6fzF7fhdqEwkZBjQ
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    What is the cause of this noise over speed bumps ?

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/00ejt7D4gkaABupLQuLhA9eQQ This is a link to the video of the creaking noise over the speed bumps on my 2014 audi a3, the noise is coming from the front driver side but very rarely happens when driving normal, does anyone know what the problem could be ? I was...
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    Does sline and sport suspension have same shock absorbers ?

    I have a 2014 1.8 3 door s line but it has the normal sports suspension instead of the proper s line suspension, i would like to get it slightly lowered to proper s line height and improve the handling and body roll for as cheap as i can, would it be possible to buy the genuine audi s line...
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    How much would new shape a3 be on motability ?

    Does anyone know how much the deposit would be on the new audi a3 on motability and is there anywhere you can order audis on motability apart from a main audi dealer ?
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    Are these drivetec brakes any good they seem cheap

    Just got my car back and it has been fitted with drivetec brake pads and possibly drivetec disks, i have never heard of this brand before are they any good ? The rear disks look a bit cheap looking. The mechanic also said one of the rear calipers was stuck and that he has fixed it instead of...
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    Buying service book and updating myself ?

    Car is coming up for its 1st service since in my ownership and this is my 1st time without the service stamp booklet as its online now, is there anywhere i am able to buy one for my 2014 a3 that will look as good as genuine one ? and also my friend will be doing it at his garage as he normally...
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    Are my brakes damaged ?

    Can anyone tell me if these rear break pads and discs are needing changed it looks as if the break pad has only wore away on the corners of the pads, and also looks like the pad could be scraping on the disc aswell, should i replace these or will it still be ok to drive around ?
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    Low oil warning, how many litres to top it up ?

    The low oil warning light has came on dashboard and dipstick is at the very lowest mark it could be but i dont want to get it serviced till 1st june once the 12 month service is due and when i will get the mot done same day. Would it be ok to just add 1 litre of castrol edge 5w30 just now to...
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    Is 97 ron from costco worth the extra price ?

    Just seen that costco have 95 ron down to 99p and was just wondering if there is any benefit of going for the 97 ron which is still about 1.14 so still a fair difference the now, usually take the 97 ron from costco for my 1.8 tfsi as its usually same price as the 95 ron from the supermarkets...