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    Mobile phone volume too quiet through the car speakers

    Hi, I have my Android mobile phone connected to Android Auto via the USB port under the driver's arm rest in my 2017 facelift A3. When I'm having a hand's free conversation, I can barely hear the person on the other line on the the car's speakers. I have to increase the speaker volume to...
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    Does slowing down with cruise control on apply brake lights?

    Hi, I am currently loving using cruise control on the M6 where there are road works going on along a stretch of motorway where the speed limit is 50 MPH just outside of Birmingham. If the car is going too fast i.e. the road is on a download slope and cruise control slows the car down to...
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    Trouble seeing what automatic gear I've selected

    Hi, It's a sunny day today, but in bright sunlight I have trouble seeing what gear (P, R, N, D/S) I've selected on the S tronic gear box. Usually the gear that is selected glows in white, but on sunny days it's hard to see. Anyone else have the same issue? Ideally the glow should be a brighter!
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    Car vacuum cleaner - how do you do yours?

    I have a black and decker portable vacuum cleaner, but still find the nozzle too big and clumsy to use. Thinking of getting another portable one, this time with a flexible hose to get in hard to reach crevices. Interested to know what do you guys use? Rechargeable?Nothing beats the home use...
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    How to clean door compartments?

    Hi, Just been giving my car and spring clean today and found a load of biscuit crumbs in the door compartments and some dust at the bottom of the compartment under the arm rest. I tried to use my portable vacuum cleaner to suck up the dirt but the nozzle was too thick to reach the bottom of...
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    What tyres came with your facelift A3?

    Hi, Just wondering what tyres came with your facelift Audi A3? My pre facelift came with continental contisportcontact which were really noisy. Hope these don't come with the face lift model because if they do I may ask the dealer to swap them on delivery. Thanks
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    Ordering a new A3 - Ideas for items for dealer to throw in for free

    Hi all, I'm 90% certain I'm going to order the facelift A3. Any ideas what I can ask the dealer to throw in for free? I'm thinking along the lines of things that can be easily activated by the dealer. For example on the pre-facelift model, I had to pay for sat nav activation so I would have...
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    Cheapest way to get Virtual Cockpit?

    Hi, I am thinking of migrating from my A3 8V to an Audi A4, as my PCP is coming to an end in a few months. I would love to get the virtual cockpit, but the cost is putting me off a bit. The cheapest way I can configure the build to get it is by choosing the light and vision pack (£975) and...
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    Missed my car service!

    I took out the Audi Service Plan when I first bought the car, which was £399 to cover service for up to 3 years, or 30,000 miles - whichever comes first. The car is on a lease for 3 years, so I thought great, I'm covered for all years of ownership and I'll rely on the MMI to remind me when each...
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    Red clip in boot - what is it for

    Hi all, I was reaching for the security wheel nut in the boot and in the enclosure where it is kept I found some sort of red clip. Does anyone know what it's for? Thanks
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    Hit by another driver - Should I tell my insurance company?

    Hi, Yesterday someone reversed into me. Basically, the driver in front stopped suddenly as the traffic lights turned red and then reversed into me as she tried to get out of no man's land. She immediately admitted she was in the wrong and provided me with all her insurance details...
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    Scraped underside of my car!

    [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]Hi I scraped the underside of my car on a high kerb and noticed this little piece dangling down. Anyone know what it is?
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    What shape is the fuel tank?

    Hi, Does anyone knows what shape the fuel tank is? If the fuel tank is rectangle, then I'm assuming the fuel gauge will be show a true reflection of how much fuel there is left. So for example, if the fuel gauge is showing half way, then does that really mean I've got 50% fuel left (see...
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    Power from cigarette lighter sockets stopped working

    Hi, I was charging my mobile phone from the car cigarette lighter socket using a USB car charger that plugs into the lighter socket. I nudged the charger a little bit this morning and I am no longer getting any power from any of the lighter sockets. The socket at the front and rear no longer...
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    Storage tray under front car seat - what do you use yours for?

    Hi, There is a storage tray under the front drivers seat. However I find it pretty useless as there is a big gaping hole at the base of the tray. I've tried to put CDs in there but they keep falling out of the hole. Anyone find a successful way of making good use of it?!
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    What's the best way to swap noisy Continental tyres for Michelin Tyres?

    Hi, Like many of you out there I'm not too pleased with the standard Continental ContiSportContact 5 tyres that came with the car. I find them really noisy and quite a harsh drive. I still have plenty of tread left on them so it would be a shame to throw them away, but would like to swap...
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    How effective is air recirculation for blocking out pollution?

    Hi, Here's the scenario: You are driving along and get stuck behind a bus, which is just about to move away from a bus stop. All of a sudden a cloud of black smelly exhaust fumes as the bus accelerates engulfs your car and the pollution enters your car cabin. I'm sure this has happened to...
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    What heating settings do you use to quicly heat your car?

    With the weather getting cold, what heating settings do you use to quickly warm up the car as soon as you get into it? Mine is set as: Auto: On A/C (air con): Off Temperature: 22.5 degrees Not sure if this is the quickest way, and if air con should be left on to help automate climate...
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    Heated side mirrors - Safe to leave on all the time?

    Hi I have the heated side wing mirrors, which have been great now that the weather is getting frosty. I often forget to switch off the heated mirrors. Will it do any damage to the mirrors in the long term? Or does the heat stop automatically after say 15 mins (a bit like the rear window...
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    Revo Remap / Tuning 1.4 Tsi 140 Bhp

    I was looking around for some remaps for my 1.4 TFSI 140 bhp COD and stumbled across this on the Revo website: http://www.revotechnik.com/product-details/software/audi/a3/93/stage-1/#.VApT-xtwYm8 I'm not sure if it's for the 8V but figured it must be as Audi's don't do any other 140 Bhp...