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  1. Tomas Sears

    Cracked Lower Bumper Repair

    Hi all, Just looking to get some advice if possible. I hit an animal a while back that cracked the bumper. I managed to glue it with epoxy glue and buy a replacement fog light grill. The repair has been ok up to the point I hit a pothole the other day, the annoying thing is the fog light grill...
  2. Tomas Sears

    A5 Broken into - repair leather seats

    Hi all, unfortunately a couple of nights ago my car was broken into. Drivers window was smashed and glass was everywhere. I have the window replaced. Annoying as the new window is third party so doesn’t have the audi logo to match the rest of the windows also, glass was all over the seat...
  3. Tomas Sears

    Re-Mapping... Worth it?

    Hi all, I have had my Audi A5 Black Edition for around 7 months now and I love it. But I have realised there aren't many places to use the full power of the engine due to the speed limits etc. As I do a lot of M1 motorway driving, I was thinking about getting a re-map to help the fuel economy...
  4. Tomas Sears

    Multi-Function Steering Wheel - Change Song

    Hi all, sorry to if this has been posted before. I’ve got an Audi A5 with a multifunctional steering while. I also have the complete Audi MMI. When connected to Bluetooth I can see the tracks on the screen and the screen behind the wheel, but I can’t use the up and down rocker on the left...
  5. Tomas Sears

    I'm now part of the Audi A5 crew

    Just thought I'd post photos of my new Black Edition A5 which I picked up last week. Already looking at potential upgrades, but want to try and keep as close to stock as possible. Was maybe thinking of painting the calipers red? Any advise on which colour would look best? Sent from my Pixel...
  6. Tomas Sears

    Problem After Audi Emissions Recall

    Hi all, Just got a quick question, I may be heading in the completely wrong direction with this... My car was with Audi about a month ago getting the software update to comply with emission laws etc. the car has seemed fine since and haven't really noticed any difference in performance or MPG...
  7. Tomas Sears

    Which Rear Roof Spoiler?

    The back of my A3 looks really plain and think and spoiler will improve the look. This is my car at the moment: Which spoiler do you think: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-8P-5-door-Sportback-S-LINE-Look-Rear-Roof-Spoiler-/262172042694?hash=item3d0aabe5c6:g:EEEAAOSwNphWXwor...
  8. Tomas Sears

    Think I'm in love with my Courtesy Car... Mods?

    OK, I hate to say it, but I think I'm in love with my courtesy car... I was unfortanly involved in an accident last week where some idiot went into the back of my 2012 Audi A3, so while its in the body-shop getting repaired, I have this beauty to drive around in. S-Line 2015 Audi A3, I don't...
  9. Tomas Sears

    First Accident in my Audi A3 :(

    So, due to the M1 being closed near and around Northampton last night, I decided to take the back roads home, as Google Maps was saying it would be over 1 hour to drive one junction! While on my way I was waiting at a roundabout, then to my surprise someone came straight into the back of me...
  10. Tomas Sears

    Start/Stop Issue?

    Hello Everyone, I wonder if anyone could give me some insight onto what may be going on with my 2012 A3 TDi It has the start/stop technology which works pretty great, but while sitting at the lights or dropping a passenger off the car would suddenly start! Its different timings each time...
  11. Tomas Sears

    Emissions Scandal - Advice Please!

    Hi I'm sorry as I know this has probably been asked a hundred times! I checked my VIN number on the Audi website, and unfortunately have an A3 that is effected by the scandal I know at some point Audi will contact me to get the problem rectified, but should I? I do a hell of a lot of miles and...
  12. Tomas Sears

    Audi A3 Stereo Help Please!

    I have had my Audi A3 2012 plate for a couple of months, pretty much in love with it apart from one problem... Playing music from Spotify on my Android phone! I don't have AMI or anything as such, at the moment I just use the AUX port, but the big problem is trying to change song. I would love...
  13. Tomas Sears

    My First Audi (A3 2.0lt TDi 12 Plate)... Mods and Advice

    This is my new Audi... pretty much in love with it so far. Got her a month or so ago and been reading all the forums and loving the look of some peoples cars! Just after some advice really. Looking so do some cheap and simple mods. Thinking of painting the callipers (Not sure which colour...
  14. Tomas Sears

    Want to play iPod through car system

    I recently bought a 12 plate Audi A3. It has built in Blutooth, but only makes phone calls through it. I also have an AUX socket which is how i currently play my iPod through. I have had a look, but i dont have any iPod docks or USB slots around the car. Whats the best and cheapest way to play...