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Hi all, I thought this solution could be useful in case anyone has the same issue, as there’s very little information online. For reference, this is an Audi A3 8PA. My passenger door was stuck closed and couldn’t be opened even when pulling directly on the cable on the lock actuator. One...

Hi all, I've got an A3 8P and one of the rear doors won't open from the inside or outside. Luckily, I got the door card off from the inside, although it seems that the problem is the lock actuator itself, as the door won't open by pulling the handle cable or pushing the rod down (for the...

Hi everyone, Please can I have some guidance on how to find the correct brake caliper re-build kits. My PR codes are 1ZE for the front, which appears to be 1K0 615 123E caliper part number according to 7zap. The rears are 1KD, which seems to be 1K0 615 423 J. Note that these part numbers...

Hi all, I posted this on the tools sub-forum a while ago, but very few people seem to use it. I'm looking for some new ramps (mostly for oil changes) that ideally are: - wide enough for at least 225mm wheels - can be used with low suspension - are good...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some ramps for oil changes that would satisfy the following criteria: - wide enough for at least 225mm wheels - can be used with fairly low suspension (s-line) - are good quality / durable I've got some old ramps that are decent and wide but I have to use planks of...

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I basically agree with everything that's been said. These things are mostly not a big deal, and it is indeed likely to a get a little banged up over time. But certain aspects seem to imply a surprising lack of care in production (or possibly handling by the...

Hey everyone, I recently got a Kranzle K 1050 P and have been quite disappointed by certain aspects of the finish, considering its premium price. I was wondering if this is the experience of others and whether people feel it's acceptable or not. Check out the attached pictures. The brass is...

Thanks for the thoughts--it's all genuinely useful information. I have too many other hobbies/interests to be putting loads of money into it, so I think I'll stick with my current reliable cars for now!

Hey everyone, So despite having access to nice Audis, I've always wanted an early/mid '90s Volvo 850, ideally a fast T-5R or R estate. I've always assumed that it would be hell keeping a car running that's that old, both in terms of time/effort/money and availability of parts. Obviously it...

In case anyone reads this in the future and wants another data point on it, I made a purchase with Autodoc for £140 including VAT (free postage). I was not charged VAT again on it at the point of delivery, I assume because it was less than £135 once VAT was removed. Well done Parcel Force for...

Thanks. The above is in line with my understanding of it. If the seller won't remove the VAT (for over £135), it seems I'd end up paying VAT twice, since I'd probably be charged at the point of delivery too. Has anyone experienced this?

Hi all, I need to buy some suspension components soon, and it is cheaper buying from EU companies like Autodoc and Buycarparts. They are insisting on me paying VAT to them, but my understanding of the rules is that VAT has to be paid to UK customs/couriers if the package value is over £135...

Hey Phil, are the Eibachs still available? Matt

Thanks. I think I'll just change the whole arm. Based on the MOT advisory in the original post, am I right in thinking it would be a good idea to change the ball joint too, or is that overkill?

Thanks for the thoughts everyone--it's very useful. I'll probably try to grab some Lemforders, as they don't seem to be TOO much more. I've checked, and it looks like my A3 has the cast version, rather than the pressed. @Harvey , regarding just changing the bushings, my understanding was that...

Hey everyone. I have a 2009 A3 8PA. It's had an MOT advisory for the past couple of years: "Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front (rear bush) [5.3.4 (a) (i)]." I'm probably going to put some new suspension springs in soon (myself doing all the...