Recent content by A3matt

I've been doing up a accident damaged A3 for over a year now and have nearly given up! haha. It’s a 1.6 petrol 2006 sportback (I know it’s not the best engine but because of my age etc it is the best for me in terms of insurance and what have you, and it was cheap as chips!). I have done 90%...

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hi guys, I need a full wirring loom (or majority including front half) for a 2006 A3.......3dr or 5dr. Looked for days now with no luck. Obvs main dealer is out of the question because they want top dollar! Ideally looking for someone breaking an A3 that has not as yet cut the...

For a Sportback, sorry

Quick question, what would be a rough figure to buy a set of roof liner (not racks, you know the styling peices) in silver? I heard they fetch a lot.

Sometimes powder coaters' wont do alloys wheels as they don't know the composition, i.e. the wheels could be damaged when baked! The chance of this is very slim, with modern alloys and all. I would defenitly say powder coat though.... 100 times better.

Does anyone know what MPG I can expect form a 1.6 petrol (non-FSi,2006)? Parkers guide says 39MPG, i'm guessing this is very optimistic/fake average.

Well, do you know if all sportback models/years had the oil level sensor in the sump? thanks.

Currently i'm repairing an accident damaged Audi A3 2006 1.6 petrol, needing most parts around the engine it will work out cheaper to buy a second engine and mix and match. Plus I will sell off the unused parts (block etc) afterwards. I have found a cheap BGU engine but the engine code on the...

Hi, Does anyone happen to know the difference between a BGU and a BSE engine? (1.6 petrol) Googled failed so any help would be great! All I can gather is Audi changed the engine in the sportback model mid-2005, but I can't find out what they actually changed on the engine. Thanks matt.

Remember this mess that set me back £1500? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30740208&l=a09ff460a4&id=1182640434 (sorry could not get pic on the post) Well anyway for those who do not know, i brought the Audi A3 sportback 06 reg for £1500 a few months back. Many on this forum said it...

Is there any difference in the body of these two cars at the front? i.e from front doors onwards.

Yes or No? i have them on my car and considering to take them off!

i have no battery on my car......how do open the boot without the key fob? on the audi a3 sportback 2006

yes that would be a good thanks matt