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Hi there, I have a couple of minor body repairs I need done and was wondering if anyone had used Chips Away around the Glagow area. I am going to phone for a quote but was wondering if they were any good? cheers in advance Alec

Hi, I have just put new tyres on the front of my S3 for the first time, normally I would get the wheel aligment done too. Do I have to get a 4 wheel drive one done as I have Quattro? If so what is the benefit? Also does anyone know where I can get this done in the Glasgow area...

As the title suggests can anyone confirm the exact size of the torx screw size. The set I have is either too big or too small. I think it was the TS25 was too small and TS27 was too big. can you get a TS26? if so I cant seem to find this size on the web when searching. cheers in advance...

Not wanting to be pesamistic and talk about S3's loosing their value but I am keen to get my hands on a new model S3 ASAP but only have a budget of between 20 -22k. What are peoples views on here about how much they will be worth after a year or so? The cheapest I have seen so far was one...

Hi, Can anyone tell me how to replace the Xenon bulb? I have changed the side lights and the full beam before with some difficulty in the past as the black plastic covers just wont come out. How is it the bulb is removed? Do I turn the red plastic bit in a certain direction? I have tried...

As the title suggests I am thinking of upgading my Xenon bulbs. Is there a noticable difference? Aswell as the colour change is the visiblity enhanced? I'm just wondering if the £70 output for them is worth it. cheers Alec

Can anyone help me out here? I am bidding for a set of alloy mirrors on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200079973911&rd=1&rd=1 I have a preface lift S3 and thought that the whole unit could be switched over from a...

As the title suggests, I have a standard S3 with no current plans to chip it. So is it worth my while putting it on a rolling road? Does it just plot engine power on a graph or does the car actually get tweeked while running on it? I don't know why but I am keen to get it on just to find...

Hi All, Does anyone know they type of bulb that lights up the rear number plate? Also where I would get upgraded one? cheers in advance Alec

Hi, I have now had my S3 for nearly 6 months and I am still very happy with it, it still gives me a big grin every time I go out in it. But i noticed today that my back tyres are almost at the end of their life. When I bought the car the front tyres were just over half tread and the backs...

Hi, I have just realised both my headlight washers are not popping up. I have checked the fuses and they are ok i think. Not sure if i found the fuse for the headlamp washer or windscreen washer it just said 'washers', but it was ok anyway. Can anyone tell me how if this is expensive to...

Guys, The panel behind the drivers seat has started to squeak when im driving over the last week or two and its driving me crazy as the cars seems to be squeak free other than that. My car is a V plate on 67k so I suppose i should expect a squeak or two. If i press the panel in with my...

Guys, Can anyone help here? As the title says, When I put my fan/air con on i get a damp smell coming from the blowers for a couple of seconds. Is this normal or is my air con system needing some attention? This did not happen on my old A3 but it did not have air con. cheers in...

Guys, My new S3 has just this week decided to start squeaking on the drivers side rear panel below the window and its driving me mad. Can anyone tell me what causes this? how to fix it? Also just out of interest what sort of squeaks do other people have? model/year/where squeak is...

Are all the mirrors on an A3 the same? Did they change at all for the face lift model? I am looking to get a set of aluminimum mirrors for a 99 V plate S3 and was wondering if they would fit ok. cheers

Can you get chrome side sills for an S3? I saw an RS6 the other day with chrome sills and it looked superb. I thought that would really look good on a black car. I had a search on this site but couldnt find anything. cheers in advance

Bought an S3 yesterday and cant wait till next Saturday to pick it up. Its a V plate on 67k. Paid 11k for it, I know it seems a little on the dear side but i got a trade of 4.5k on my 97plate T sport so i'm happy with that. It's Black with Silver leathers, heated seats and Bose stereo. It's...

Guys, Can someone answer my question? I am looking at buying a V plate S3 but wasnt sure if it had ESP, not sure if that would stop me anyway. cheers

As the title suggests, both my front windows are now on full squeak mode when using them, It started of with the drivers just slightly and has now moved over to both and it is embarassing. When I am parking everyone turns around to find out what that noise is. How do I fix this? I thought...