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    Clutch problem - a bit of advice needed

    Thx - I thought I was the only person struggling with this :) I've booked the car in, and I'm not really keen on accepting that this is how the clutch is supposed to work.
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    Clutch problem - a bit of advice needed

    I know what you mean - but no, it has nothing to do with the parking break :)
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    Clutch problem - a bit of advice needed

    Hi all, I'm having an issue with the clutch on my A3 ever since I bought it - I though it will iron out once I put a few miles on the clock, but it persists. It's a bit difficult to explain - so bear with me - When I'm releasing the clutch there is a sudden drop in RPM in one point and unless...
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    GPS problem - persistently trying to make me drive on cycle paths

    Hi All, I hope you are enjoying your cars, I've noticed an extremely annoying problem - on 2 or 3 occasions GPS was quite persistent in trying to route me through a cycle path (In at least two different parts of Bristol). When it happened today I've spend 10 minutes trying to make it follow...
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    Standard Audio Volume

    When I listen to radio the volume is usually at either 2 or 3... when I listen to music from my phone i usually go to around 5. Why on earth would you want to turn it up to 35 ?
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    Insurance

    Nicole and Benny's house got burglared
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    Insurance

    Well as others have suggested - I would go to comparethemarket. But also go and get a quote directly from the insurer's website - in my case Churchill quote from their website was £60 cheaper than the same quote through comparethemarket. Also use quidco - with a lot of insurers you can get a...
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    S-line wheel protection with tyres other than Conti's

    I was actually googling this issue for the past few days - and was looking for some pictures or rim protectors on PS3s
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    Audi Acoustic Parking VS Parking Plus

    Everyone says that and still everyone has scuffed wheels :) My neighbour has resorted to not washing his car as a method of camouflaging his damaged black alloys. I think I will need a bit more time with the car to get a proper feel and get used to it - so far I feel like driving a van - I'm...
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    Audi Acoustic Parking VS Parking Plus

    Contis as well - I think they're a 'standard issue' on S line. I'm quite fixed on PS3s as well - had very good experience with Michelin tyres in the past. It might take me quite a while to go through the current tyres - and I'm a bit worried that my current alloys won't survive that long. The S...
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    Audi Acoustic Parking VS Parking Plus

    I've added that option at the last minute, I'm also thinking about getting tyres with rim protectors in the future.
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    Audi Acoustic Parking VS Parking Plus

    As you will with all other options - so why not tick every box on the option list ;) Answering my own question from the original post - it doesn't help with kerbing the alloys but it's a handy feature to have.
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    Parking Brake audible?

    Instruction does say that it might be audible and that it's normal. With all the electronic gizmos I would really recommend having a look into your manual - I feel safer knowing exactly what the gadgets are supposed to do.
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    Aluminium Pedals Fitted

    Do they feel any better than the standard A3 pedals - either better shaped or more grippy ?
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    S3 Saloon Ordering Dilemma

    Well it is, push of a button isn't as reassuring as pulling a lever. Plus I always liked to check that my handbrake is on after I got out of the car - can't do it now.
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    Alloy Wheel Cover

    Has anyone managed to find an insurer that would cover diamond cut alloys (standard S line) ? Thanks
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    changing brake fluid, using expired fluid ?

    I'm with RossR on this one - just don't. I'm always extra paranoid about brakes and wouldn't take any chances.
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    mpg shot up over past few days

    Thanks - I'll give it a go
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    Rejecting an S3

    When we went to see our A3 I noticed 5 door A3 S line in Daytona going out for a test drive. I looked at the number plate and... luckily my wife has managed to stop me before I've jumped in front of the car. The car had nearly identical number plate (last letter was different - but only my wife...
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    mpg shot up over past few days

    I actually had it set to l/100km (It's more intuitive for me) and I did a quick conversion to mpg for you guys - that's probably why I didn't get 3 dashes. I'll have a look at this while on a highway and see whether it stabilizes.