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    Fitting new bulbs, do i need to remove the headlight?

    The dip beam on my B6 is pretty horrendous, so before doing a full HID upgrade I thought I would try some Osram Nightbreakers. Haven't had time to fit them yet as we have a new baby but does the headlight need removing to fit them???
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    Recommendations on Roof Box and Bar for Avant

    Well the wife finally had our new baby on Monday weighing 8lb 13oz, pretty big compared to the small frame of the missus. Anyhow we have 2 children now and make regular commutes to the parents house at the weekends. This means huge amounts of luggage also come with us. I originally bought the a4...
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    Guys and girls I need your help with shopping and receipes

    The wife is just about to go into hospital to give birth to our second child, I have been given control of the shopping and meal making for the next few weeks. I have not a clue what to get and what to make, I also have a 4 year old daughter to feed. Any suggestion on what I should be buying and...
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    Multitronic Oil change, Who's right?

    Just popped into my local VAG Specialist and asked for a quote on a transmission oil change and filter. I was told the "strainer" is not normally changed during a routine oil change. I queried that I was sure a filter had to be changed at the same time, so the specialist called the dealership...
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    Interior options for avant b6??

    Was thinking of upgrading the seats in my b6 avant, what options do I have? Seems very little choice on eBay, will the b7 avant fit?
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    Changing gearbox oil on multitronic tdi?

    How difficult is it to change the oil on the multitronic transmission? Are there any special tools required? Is there a idiots guide anyone knows of?
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    How do you remove the load cover on the avant?

    Earlier today I was looking to drop 2/3 bench upright, however it seemed impossible without removing the load cover, after a tug and pull I eventually gave up. How do you remove the load cover cartridge??:banghead:
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    Fitting reversing Sensors to an AVANT

    Just received my parking sensors for my avant however was wondering if it was possible to fit them without removing the bumper? Its a B6 2004 model.
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    Will my VW Bora Wheels fit my A4 Avant?

    Was wondering if the wheels from my 2004 VW Bora will fit my 2004 Audi A4 Avant?
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    Cup holders in the avant?

    The long journeys mean I usually take my thermal travel cup with me on commutes, the only trouble is the pop out cup holder cant be used while my phone is on the cradle. The cup holder is also so flimsy. Any ideas where one could be placed??
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    Most effective way to wash your car during the winter?

    With the car outside for the majority of the year and no access to a hose, I'm stuck with bucket and sponge. During a recent visit to Plymouth I decided to try this company Drake Circus - 2G Services who uses a waterless technique which was quite impressive. Result had a lovely watery shine...
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    New car but previous owner smoked, recommendations for deep interior clean?

    The previous owner of my avant was a heavy smoker, being non smokers with children make us extra senstive to this odour. Have been using febreeze and Autoglym Odour eliminator with limited success. Thinking now a good shampoo is in order. What do you suggest, is there a wet and dry cleaner...
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    Suggestions for more aggressive front end on 2004 A4 avant?

    Although I have only had the avant for a few day I had intended to make front end a little more aggressive, being the avant what options do i have?
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    Broken glove box

    Just bought myself a b6 A4, however the hinge on the glovebox is snapped, how do I get the glovebox door off to replace??
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    Just bought my first Audi, whats first?

    Always had German cars however yesterday bought our first audi. With a growing family we decided on the A4 Avant 1.9 tdi (2004, multitronic). Car drives lovely and seems fault free, although needs a good clean. Its done 122k with FSH however many done by local garages and not Specialists. Should...