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[Jay]

Audi have quoted the following:

NGK plugs (Unsure about the specific type he just said told they were NGK) @ £9.93 + vat
Air filter - £11.30 + vat

Do these prices seem reasonable?

Can anyone recommend any other plugs and an air filter for a standard A3 1.8T 8L.

Oil and filter was changed approx 1k ago so not bothered about that.

cheers

 

[dan_a3]

NGK Plugs (i take it he means each) at 9.93 is very expensive. But i suppose thats expected if you are buying them from audi. air filter is reasonable.

 

[jonS3]

they are platinum tipped and last 40k thats why they are £9 each

 

[joe6886]

Have you tried Vag-parts?

https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=1547837bb9cb69c/shopdata/index.shopscript

Thats for the S3, unsure if the plugs and air filter are the same but they are a bit cheaper.

 

[dan_a3]

Yeh but 9 quid each is still very expensive. Try a motor factors i bet you get them for half that.

 

[Jay]

Vag parts don't seem to have any plugs or filters listed.

What is the exact name of the plugs I should be looking for?

and is there a better air filter which isn't too much more expensive than the standard I might wanna consider?

thanks

 

[dan_a3]

You could put in a k+n panel filter but i wouldnt bother to be honest. Give me the year and engine code of your car and ill let you know which plugs they should have and how much we sell a set for.

 

[jesters3]

S3 air filter 1J0129620: £8.83 from VAG Part
S3 Pollen Filter 1J0819644A: £9.91 from VAG Parts
or

Check out http://www.vwspares.co.uk/a3filters.php where they are even cheaper not 'audi branded' but the same manufacturer.

Alsways a debate on whether to go for an OE or 'performance' filter. Personally I go the OE route; but each to their own.

 

[Jay]

You could put in a k+n panel filter but i wouldnt bother to be honest. Give me the year and engine code of your car and ill let you know which plugs they should have and how much we sell a set for.

Dan,

Engine code is AUM and 2000