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    Gear Issue (Pulling away in neutral, can only move with 1st, 2nd) A3 8L Quattro ARY

    Hello Audi Sport, It happened yesterday as I was driving. Slow traffic, I stuck the gear into neutral and when I tried to place it into 2nd it stalled, complete with some worrying grinding noises. This issue, as titled, means that the gear is constantly engaged (I believe it's 2nd, as it's...
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    Have I just been ripped off by Kwik Fit?

    I've just had my alignment done for my A3. The front definitely needed doing. I was informed by the bloke at Kwik Fit that the back right needed doing too, for an extra £20. He obviously knows more than me, so I obliged. Here are the printouts: From what I can tell, I've been charged £20...
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    Squeaking/creaking in front wheel arches when turning full lock from stationary

    Hello, My 2001 A3 8l Quattro (ARY engine) is behaving normally besides a squeaking/creaking noise coming from within the wheel arch. It occurs when I'm driving and turn the wheel sharply, or when I'm parking and turning the wheel full lock in either direction. From what I can tell it's coming...
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    Help Removing Oil Filter Bracket (cam Chain Tensioner Related) 1.8t Ary

    Hello, From about the time I first serviced my a3 1.8t quattro to now (8 months), it has made a rattling noise on startup and rattles on idle once it gets warm. I've recently had it diagnosed as 'cam chain tensioner' by a VAG specialist, although he did only give it the cursory look over...