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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dear All, I am trying to get hold of a centre cap part number 8L0601165A, I have come across some part number 8L0601165D the measurements sound the same, but does anyone know what the letter difference is ie mine A others D.Just need to know if they will fit or not! Any help welcome! Thanks...

Hi, Just a quick note to say thankyou to all who have viewed/answered my posts etc the advice has been great!! Cheers Jason

Dear All, I purchased a set of 4 moulded mud flaps off of ebay for my 99 A3. Really impressed fitted the fronts with no issues but the rears are causing a fitting issue. The moulded fitting holes on the flap are located in slightly different places to the holes on the bodywork.I know it is...

Dear All, I have an old 1999 T Reg A3, generally its in good condition but I have the rust in the rain channel on the drivers side!. I have apporached a few bodyshops who have said yes its possible to fix but will cost abit. I know its a fiddly job but I got a general impression why get it...

Dear All, I am having my Alloys refurbed, one of the centre caps is damaged/weathered have tried to source one replacement and lost out several times on buying one/set. So I am now looking to replace all four have searched ebay/google etc for the size but cant seem to find anything the...

Hello, As above says replaced the motor at weekend wiper arm works great with no stutters!, however I am only getting a slight dribble from the washer jet!. This is what I have checked so far 1/Washer bottle topped right up 2/Washer motor working as can hear it 3/ Washer jet nozzle cleaned...

Dear All, As above suggests have various sections of paint bubbling along drivers side rain channel. Has anyone had this on theirs?-if so what sort of price did it cost you to get sorted? I appreciate not seeing the car it is difficult, or what sort of price should I be looking at paying at a...

Hi I have a T reg A3 99 and the wiper motor is playing up it works but stutters across screen/jet not working either. Had a look this afternoon and the water pipe is still attached but think water has ingressed into the motor and ruined it. The wiper sweeps better when the steering stalk leaver...

Hello All, I have noticed that when I brake the rear brake light spoiler comes on but it seems a bulb has gone in the middle so I am getting 2 seperate lines of LED's and not one continous line of LED's. Can you change a bulb or do you have to changed the whole LED bar? (I read somewhere that...