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    Audi S3 PFL vs Mercedes A35 AMG

    jassy...what do you know about this car...? is this the 2 door coupe or the 4 door gran coupe you are referring to...? when is it coming...? what engine...? rear wheel drive or front...? any chance of xDrive…? thank you
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    Who can I send an Audi complaint to?

    delighted for you c_tahoe...sometimes the little guy can win...
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    Who can I send an Audi complaint to?

    also copy your email to - executive.office@audi.co.uk they will then allocate you an Executive Customer Relations Manager (way above the level of customer services)
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    Who can I send an Audi complaint to?

    send an email to the Managing Director of Audi UK Andrew Doyle - andrew.doyle@audi.co.uk Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5AN tel - 01908 601303 He will not reply personally, but will forward your complaint to the "Executive Level" team, who will reply quickly.
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    Haldex Question

    Simon, I had my haldex oil changed this week at a main dealers, Aberdeen Audi. Whilst there the pump was removed and filter/gauze cleaned at no extra cost. Was charged £84 for the work. I had pre-arranged removal and clean with the service manager. If you don't ask...you don't get. Ask...
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    Best person to complain to Audi about a used car purchase?

    Andrew Doyle is the UK Managing Director andrew.doyle@audi.co.uk tel - 01908 601303
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    rear wheel bearing replacement cost

    I had my issue for months, at first I thought it was noisy all-season tyres during the summer heatwave. Dealer put my car up on a wheel free ramp and drove it while I watched. Noise from bearing was pretty obvious. Was told that bearing failure is not as issue, it won't just break one day...
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    rear wheel bearing replacement cost

    hi there...had a rear wheel bearing replaced on my 2014 S3 a couple of weeks ago...car is 4 years old so out of warranty gross price was about £450...but with goodwill gesture only paid £184 inclusive of VAT goodwill given because it is a warrantable item if car was less than 3 years...
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    Zinc Inclusion

    Guys, Just gave my car a wash and noticed a small paint bubble developing on the nearside rear panel. Pretty difficult to get a good picture to look at. Anyway, my local Audi bodyshop have said that this is more than likely to have been caused by "zinc inclusion", and only covered by the...
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    ⚠️ALL S3 8V OWNERS COOLANT LEAK!!!!!!

    It was spotted during the service, technician noticed coolant had crystalized on the engine block and /or tray, hence the diagnosis of a leak. The level on the expansion tank is very much between min and max, and always has been. Just need to monitor this for a while. Can't say I have smelt...
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    ⚠️ALL S3 8V OWNERS COOLANT LEAK!!!!!!

    My S3 is 4 years old with 31k miles on the clock. Just been in for its MOT and service, which came back with the comment that the thermostat is leaking coolant and requires replacing. Am I correct in saying that the thermostat is directly joined to the water pump, therefore both need replacing...
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    Warranty Call - Opinions?

    Scotty, Can you remember which way to raise and extend the beam, did you turn the white screw clockwise or anti-clockwise...? Thank you
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    RS3.....worth the premium over the S3?

    According to Audi configurator, the base RS3 price is £40,795. From UK Car Broker, the price is £37,666. This is a 7.67% discount. http://www.ukcarbroker.co.uk/new-cars/audi/rs3/rs-3-sportback/
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    Audi S3 8v manual clutch replacement

    From the Audi Warranty terms and conditions, clutch release bearings, clutch pressure plates and clutch centre plates are deemed to be "wear and tear" items, and as such, only carry a warranty period of six months or 6,250 miles. Ask your dealer for a written detailed explanation of the reason...
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    Where is the pollen filter located...?

    Ah...it's actually inside the glovebox. I thought it was directly below it, but couldn't find it...hence the request for help. Many thanks fave