Recent content by The_Sly_Fox

I have a '03 plate, 97500 miles, new shape A3 2.0 TDi. Please see my post titled "dodgy dealer, advice needed". In addition to cylinder head problem (which still isn't fixed) I have had three people crash into my A3 in 6 months, none of which were my fault. Not sure if cam belt was properly...

Yes, certainly. It's New Cheltenham Car Sales in Bristol. 2 Branches. Avoid them both.

MatLamont, Sorry, last paragraph meant to read "less comprehensive"! I didn't purchase it with finance. If you want, have a read of my other thread about this. If it doesn't work, search for thread titled "Dodgy dealer? Advice needed."...

I Bought an A3 TDI 2.0 '03 plate from used car dealer but new shape on Jan 14th. Didn't know about porous cylinder head issues on these early TDI models at this time (see my other posts) 2 weeks later, oh no, coolant leak. The used car dealer took it to the garage they use and tested it. They...

Mate I hear you. Bought an A3 TDI 2.0 '03 plate from used car dealer but new shape on Jan 14th. Didn't know about porous cylinder head issues on these early tdi models at this time (see my other posts) 2 weeks later, oh sh1t, coolant leak. Dealer tested it. Couldn't find cause. Has been in...

My lumbar support went, asked Bristol Audi to find out what was up with it. They said motor was gone. New motor costs £280 and total cost to replace it when labour added: £440. "Bargain". Also got a coolant leak they can't find the cause of. Anyone want to swap A3s?

p.s. Tufflittleunit: Could you possibly send a picture of where you saw the leak if its easy to do? Gtijazzblue: Read one of your other posts about coolant leakage - how did you know your a3's VIN was in the "cylinder head issue" range? Kev:Was that the radiator or cylinder head you were...

Thanks for replies. They haven't found a leak yet but will get them to check those radiator areas. Was really looking for cylinder head info. Desperately need to find the VIN range of the defective ones. And if anyone knows of any place reliable for cylinder head assessment/replacement...

Hi guys, new to this forum. Can anyone help? Just bought a 2003 A3 2.0 TDi from used car dealer. Drives like a dream. Only problem is, coolant level warning went off after a couple weeks driving. Coolant was low. Topped it up. Seems to be falling again. Have a 3 month warranty with dealer...