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  1. Andrew Smith

    2013 Saloon rear light unit issue.

    Afternoon. Have been recieving an intermittent fault on my dash showing that there’s a fault on the rear left turn signal. Once the fault appears it causes the indicator light on the dash and ‘tick tock’ noise to go much quicker. However all turn signals are working and are at normal pace...
  2. Andrew Smith

    Audi A3 2.0 TDI 150 service/maintenance schedule

    Hi all. I have a 2013 2.0 TDI A3 saloon now sitting on 67k I get it serviced annually and do approx 9k miles a year. Does anyone have a list of when certain more labour intensive jobs should be due. E.g spark plugs or cam belts etc? If there’s a list or PDF available that would be great...
  3. Andrew Smith

    For Sale Audi A3 8V alloys plus premium tyres

    £399.99 Postage £49.99 Set of Audi A3 8v S-line wheels taken off a car that has only done 40k miles. 3 of the wheels are in pretty good condition with only a few minor scuffs or kerb marks 1 of the wheels the diamond cut finish is starting to flake where water/salt has penetrated the...
  4. Andrew Smith

    Audi A3 Centre caps

    Hi all I’ve recently picked up a set of oem rims (same style as original) in the main to replace an unsightly one where the diamond cut/lacquer was cracked & peeling away. My original set are from 2013 The rims I bought are the same style, stamped by Audi with a date (2019) printed on them...
  5. Andrew Smith

    Carpro citrus tar and glue remover (thumbs up!)

    Finally got round to trying to get rid of some tar spots on my alloys and removal of old wheel weight adhesive strips. What a cracking product. Used a plastic trim tool lever to help with prising the adhesive back but what a difference! Highly rate Bilt hambers autowheel for iron contaminants...
  6. Andrew Smith

    Hub and caliper refresh A3 saloon

    Before and after. Freshened up the wheels, night and day difference!
  7. Andrew Smith

    Best one stage correction polish/method

    Hello Have dabbled with DA polishing before but not since I bought the audi. I know audi paint is generally rated as quite hard where as previously I had a champ white type R which is notoriously soft paint. My question is what products are best suited for a one stage correction for...
  8. Andrew Smith

    Audi A4 AMI questions

    Sister has just recently purchased a 2011 Audi A4 black edition. B8 She has an iPhone 7 so is wondering which AMI lead she needs to connect to the car. There's one that came with the car but is an older wide iPod connection. Think it may have a blue band. I've tried two that I have in my 2013...
  9. Andrew Smith

    Warranty check?

    Hi, Got an A3 8v saloon. Only had car since Easter time. I'm finding there is a rattly knock coming from rear suspension (I think) but only over rough roads. Car has Sline suspension but I'm coming from a lowered type r so I'm aware of what a firm ride feels like. Anyone aware of any...
  10. Andrew Smith

    Independent VAG specialist North East

    After recommendations for a good VAG independent in the north east area. Durham/Newcastle area would be great. Wanting to compare service charges against the stealers. Thanks
  11. Andrew Smith

    Audi A3 saloon eBay boot liner review

    Hi guys Mentioned this on another thread as I was after an OEM boot liner. However wasn't prepared to pay £72 for a piece of moulded plastic from Audi, regardless of quality. Anyway, took a chance on a £17.90 eBay one and said I'd do a quick review to let others know. Link to product Look at...
  12. Andrew Smith

    OEM Carbon mirror caps & lip spoiler

    Done a search on google images and the forum and I'm after some pictures of the OEM Carbon mirrors and lip spoiler ideally on the 8v saloon Specifically on Daytona grey if anyone can find any or has a car with them on? Think it may be too shouty on certain colours but hoping it would be a...
  13. Andrew Smith

    Sat Nav options other than OEM, what do you have

    Seeing what options there are for other satnavs. Having a hard time justifying the price Audi want for sd card, activation disc and then labour to install/code. I like the idea of it being integrated, does anyone use any removable options that look good. Or found a neat looking...
  14. Andrew Smith

    Hi ( new member from North East)

    Hello Recently bought a 2013 A3 Saloon S-line 2.0tdi post image online Optional extras.. Daytona Grey Paint Privacy Glass B&O Sound system Comfort Pack Plans for the car Enable Sat Nav function. Possibly retrofit some aspects of the interior lighting pack. Like the idea of the cupholder leds...
  15. Andrew Smith

    Help with MMI audio connection

    Hi some help please.. 2013 A3 saloon, car has a MMI>30 pin cable. I've got an iPod nano and iPhone 6 both with lightning connections which id like to use in the car. Question is do I just need to buy a genuine Apple adapter. 30pin>Lightning adapter £25, does this give all the functionality...
  16. Andrew Smith

    Audi A3 saloon 8v 63

    Hi Just some information please. I'm soon to be the owner of an 8v saloon. The sat nav function isn't currently enabled. Can anyone point me in the right direction for which part/model number sd card I require? I'm looking to purchase second hand on eBay and then pay Audi to enable the...