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    Glove box lock knackered?

    Some scumbag tried to break into my glovebox, apart from smashing the window (which isnt great) they have wrenched my lock out of the socket now it fits back in the actual lip on the handle is bent, but now I cant open the glovebox .. the actual lock works as when you turn the key it opens,but...
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    What make and model of clutch do I have

    52 Plate Avant 1.9 TDI SE 100Bhp what make and model of clutch do I have - it is slipping and getting progresivley worse it is the original and has done 130K I want to replace it with a factory installed model . So can anyone advise on what type and price I would be looking at to get this...
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    Heated Mirror how do I fix ?

    Looks like the offside mirror is not defrosting. How do I check what the problem is ? What are the most common faults on these and is or can it be expensive to repair? Your input is appreciated:salute:
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    Service question

    I know this may have been asked before and I apologise in advance. However I had my 1.9 100 remapped to 130 bhp timing belt tensioners and service done at 115 and now the service light has come up . what I want to know is car has now done 123k is what components do they change and how long will...
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    Engine rev but no traction?

    Well thanks for the update peeps - got a price for replacment clutch from local Audi specalist repair centre Cost of a standard clutch is £300 fitted - however f me the price of the fly wheel is 232+ vat - whats it made of titanium! All in all they can do it for £500 providing it needs a...
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    Engine rev but no traction?

    Thanks for the replies peeps - Ok so if its over the torque limit as it is a TDI does that mean I have to go for a better clutch (one that is more up to the task?) wasnt mentioned when looked for side effects of remap :sign_omg:
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    Engine rev but no traction?

    No I got the remap done and things were fine as far as I noticed but now with the larger wheels the problem has become apparent very quickly.
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    Engine rev but no traction?

    Thanks for the reply - I agree with you to a certain point. However why didnt I notice it on the 16" alloys and why is it that it happens at@ 3000rpm and not at low revs. Is this due to the extra torque being put on the clutch ? As you say the symptoms sound like the clutch just a bit confused...
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    Engine rev but no traction?

    Think I know the answer but just had my engine remapped and gone from 16 - 18" rims now when my accelerator is pressed beyond 3/4 way down the fuel is dumped into the engine and the rev counter shoots up but f all happens in the car .. ie it doesnt accelerate it just stays at the same speed ...
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    Spec me a mod

    Ok so have the 1.9 Avant and have it remapped now producing 156BHP I have now decieded and bought some H7 HID lights to put on. to finish off have @ £400 I was originaly thinking of putting cruise control on but came across some 18" alloys that would look great on the car. As mine are the...
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    Xenon Kit A4 Avant question

    Have been looking around at the kits for above car and would like to know do the kits include the actual bulbs ? Has anyone fitted there own and if so was it easy enough.. Sounds easy enough when explained on some sites but not being the most technicaly minded person I dont want to buy a kit and...
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    Spec me some car seat covers

    A4 Avant can someone spec me a decent set of covers.. I dont know if its best to go for the heavy duty or not ? Kids use the back of the car as a mobile football pitch - unfortunatly with the interior being dark blue any bit of dirt stands out. If anyone can help I would appreciat it ..
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    A4 Seat Covers Advice

    Have a 52 plate A4 Avant and dark blue seats Can anyone recommend a good set of covers for front and rear. I have looked on ebay but dont really know if they are decent quailty. I hope that someone on here has some advice/link/ or company name to contact in order to get some sorted. P.S...
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    Re synch central locking

    Well stuck a new battery in my fob and followed the instructions in the manual- hold one key down whilst opening/closing the door manually.- should take @ 1-2 sec for it to synch.. Trouble is still doesnt work ie remote doesnt lock /unlock I have tried it a few times one of which whist holding...
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    Rear door light not working

    Rear passanger door light is not working and is not picked up by the DIS the interior light does not come on when this door is opened. Can someone suggest what the problem might be and what is needed to fix this..:icon_thumright:
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    Cambelt change

    Thats not a bad price just recently had my cambelt metal impeller water pump and full service inc pollen filters for £440inc vat by local VAG specalist. so I would say your quote isnt to far off the mark
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    HIGH HIGH Fuel consumption but-

    Hows your fuel fed into the engine - through a straw:hubbahubba: if you are getting over 110miles or 220 to say well 4 and a smidgeon gallons the you are doing very well is that motorway miles or stop start round town?... Just this morning I stuck in (got stung here) as didnt reaslise the...
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    Where to buy a glovebox

    A mate of mine needs to buy a complete glovebox (blue) he has tried various scrap yards in his area but no one seems to have any also had a quick look on fleebay. Does anyone else know of any online breakers yards or places to get a glovebox - he has already spoken to Audi main dealers in his...
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    HIGH HIGH Fuel consumption but-

    Ohps stand corrected he gets 40 mpg on the motorway at constant 85 I know this is definatly right as I was in his car this morning from Leeds - Liverpool. Will give the suggestion re the motorway a go and report back. Thanks for the info so far:icon_thumright:
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    HIGH HIGH Fuel consumption but-

    Thanks for the reply been thinking this might have something to do with it my journey is 8 miles to work via urban and motorway there and back talking 16miles. < what do you think OR is there another cunning plan that has come to someones mind to get to the bottom of it. :icon_thumright: