Recent content by Craiglaw

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    A3 Quattro- Fire

    However, schoolboy error opening the bonnet which just lets more air to fire ;) I know that, but its a bit difficult getting the fire extinguisher to the seat of the fire without opening the bonnet........at least it meant the bonnet paint was not damaged either. Insurance assessor is looking...
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    A3 Quattro- Fire

    Audi are saying it is not a technical issue................they are suspecting rodent damage!! Now in the hands of the insurers. When I got the fire out, there was a hot spot that stayed hot for ages. I am not technically minded, but surely that is not right either. We have such bad luck...
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    A3 Quattro- Fire

    Thanks Dave, I keep thinking if and but, but I was really lucky about the timing! I was been down in Birmingham, last week and up in Aberdeen on Saturday, so the thought of it happening on the road would have been bad, but the thought of the whole garage burning down, was scary too. Just got a...
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    A3 Quattro- Fire

    I came back from a 70 mile round trip and parked up in the garage. Suddenly realised there was smoke coming from my car - underneath and from under the bonnet. Drove it straight out of the garage, and got my valuables out. I could see an orange glow under the bonnet, and rushed inside the...
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    AVS Servicing - Post your quotes and dealers here.

    Went to Star Performance for the first service (18500) on our A3 1.9 TDIe £139 inc VAT and done in an hour. First Class service :)
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    Car has now been built

    Our car was built in week 44 and arrived at the garage in Scotland 10 days ago. Hope this helps!