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Originally Posted by MIKE GTR

Are u sure its white smoke and not blue? Is it smoking the whole time or just on boost?

White smoke is water, blue smoke is oil, black smoke is fuel.

Best bet would be to make sure its def the turbo then get a specialist to inspect it. I'm sure having yours reconditioned is only about £250 so prob not worth messing about

Hi All,

I've got an 06 reg A3. In Dec 08 I had The software updated as Audi diagnosed this as the fault of the car periodically not starting. Just prior to this they also re-programmed the key fob as this sometimes/sometimes not chose to open the central locking. Alls been well until now when the key fob works sporadically and today the car wouldn't start. Funnily enough, once I put the key in the door lock, and turn it the fob then works. Are these 2 issues linked foes anyone know. ...

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I bought an '06' A3 from Exeter Audi in Oct 2008. At the time there was an offer of '2 years free servicing or an extended Warranty'. I took the warranty because the finance was over 2 years and it made sense to have the Warranty over the same period.

The car has been in the garage 6 times for repairs, 3 new turbo's, a new dashboard, engine rebuild (after only 52k miles), faulty quattro system. Last week it broke down again and i called Audi, who told me that my Warranty ...

Any one offer any advice on this car. I'm looking at buying a 02 plate with 104k on the clock. Can anyone offer any tips, how is the engine/gearbox on a car of this age and this milage. I know the diesel is pretty bullet proof, is the petrol as good? Any recommendations, tips, what to look out for would be appreciated!!!
Many thanks :-)

Originally Posted by JaminBen

Well, boys and girls, let me tell you: Essen is a brilliant show!

First off, all the big tuners were there, with huge stands (Brabus, Carlsson, Bilstein, KW, etc. etc the list goes on and on..) and there was a straggle of smaller, lesser-known ones too.

Getting to meet owners/engineers of different firms was an enlighteneing experience, as many of them were very open to discussion. I got to personally meet and discuss the design of Bilstein PSS9s with one of its conceptive

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