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    Fuel cap is always unlocked

    Hi Ive just noticed that my fuel cap always opens even when my car is locked, the actuator works as in it closes and opens etc fine but when the cars locked it still opens which is worrying. Ive spoke to a few people and they've all had it replaced under warranty and said Audi just replaced...
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    Tapered or radius bolts?

    I have a 2016 Audi TT Tdi and im after a wheel bolt, guy at audi just said there tapered on my standard 19" diamond cut wheels and another garage said there radius lol Anyone know correct type? Thanks
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    Insurance issue after stolen claim

    Hi My car was stolen last month then wrote off in a RTC with west midlands police. Ive brought a new car and ive been shopping round for new insurance, ive noticed theres ALOT of companies that won't insure me, baring in mind im 26 clean licence with 6yncb (was named for first few years)...
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    Advice buying a MK3 TT tdi...

    Possibly looking into buying a 2015 TT TDI Ultra with 36k miles Anything I should be looking out for? Ive been reading the HonestJohn website too much lol. Ive read about the stop start function everyone hates, I take it people can get these coded out? Ive just emailed Vag Car Coding...
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    STOLEN - OY60 GDJ

    Hi Last night in between 12-6am I unfortunately had my car stolen off my driveway, I have the keys, the window drivers side was smashed and car was gone. God knows how they've got anyway, the steering lock was on full lock also. I live in Tamworth Staffordshire about 20mins from Birmingham...
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    STOLEN this morning - OY60 GDJ

    Hi Last night in between 12-6am I unfortunately had my car stolen off my driveway, I have the keys, the window drivers side was smashed and car was gone. God knows how they've got anyway, the steering lock was on full lock also. I live in Tamworth Staffordshire about 20mins from Birmingham...
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    Help Please Exhaust tips - Part number

    Anyone know the part number for some exhaust tips for my b8 1.8 tfsi? I brought some cheap ones and they've rusted, I've seen some genuine on eBay few weeks ago for £50 but looking now can only find them in Germany for more than double the price. I swear the eBay ones I've recently saw were...
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    Help Please 2010 B8 1.8 TFSI (120) Aftermarket Intake

    Looking for a decent intake for my tfsi, don't really want to go the exhaust route so I've decided to go the intake route just to give it a little something seeing its the 1.8 tfsi 120. Anyone recommend a decent brand? Any videos? Thanks
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    What to expect behind rear plate?

    Ive ordered some new plates that I can't really drill through, i'll just be sticking them on with pads etc, my current ones look like there screwed in, anyone recommend best way to either fill the holes to a good standard or have had an issue sticking a rear plate on? Thanks
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    Help Please A4 B8 license plate leds

    In the market for some white led's for the rear plate, I don't want them too in your face and over kill, just some subtle ones that are error code free also. Any pictures? Any recommendations? Thanks
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    Help Please MTEC disks/pads question

    Just ordering my new set of disks and pads seeing there worn and lipped. Ive checked my production codes and I have the 314mm disks. Ive gone for the the drilled and grooved disks = MTEC1583 http://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-discs/audi/a4-08-12/a4-1-8t-fsi-03-08-08-12.html However I'm...
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    Slam panel - Paint/Vinyl

    Earlier this year i added a black honeycomb grill, with my car being silver it stuck out like a sore thumb so i went ahead and painted the slam panel black. I sanded, primered, few coats of black then few clear coats, after a few months started to notice it flaking away and gradually getting...
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    'Stabilisation fault' after being jet washed

    Had my car cleaned as normal, never had any issues what so ever. Drove about 100m and the warning light on the dash come on, stayed on for about a day, weather got really hot the next day and it disappeared. Ive had a look around the car to see if there were any sensors or wiring that could of...
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    Wind deflector flew off :( recommendations...

    My wind deflector literally flew off on the way to work yesterday, only had them on the car for about a year. They were Heko, every time i had my car cleaned i noticed they would let a tiny dribble of water in on both sides if a jet wash was used, which i don't think helped defrosting in the...
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement :(

    I need to replace my wheel bearing, i started to get a bit of a drone coming from the front drivers side wheel over 40mph, i was certain it was the bearing but i just wanted someone took double check before i started ordering parts/tools . I had 3 garages quotes, lowest was £260 fitted lol...
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    Tyre Pressures...

    Hi Im having my wheels aligned tomorrow, my coilovers have finally settled so its about time i get them done, but I'm unsure about my tyre pressures. Ive saw some stuff online where people were using 40 odd, that seems alot surely lol. I run 19" 5 segment alloys with a 255/35/19 tyre, what...
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    Slam Panel Painting...

    Morning! I'll be installing my front grill this weekend, however I'm still unsure about going about spraying my slam panel. With my car being silver i don't want that showing behind the new gloss black grill. Im going to be doing it myself in the garage and i just want to ask whats the process...
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    Remapping help...

    Morning! My car was down at VW Midlands yesterday, had my AP coilovers fitted with spacers and new alloys etc fitted and i noticed while down at the garage that they also did REVO remaps. After a little chat with one of the guys, i was going to have my car remapped when i go back there for my...
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    MOT time, Suspension Bushes...

    I have my MOT due next week and I'm struggling to find a set of bushes which i had as an advisory last year, I'm also having some coilovers installed so i want to get them changed while its there. The exact words on my advisories were: "Nearside front upper tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated...
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    The usual Coilover/lowering question...

    Ive got myself booked in to VW Midlands soon to finally have my car lowered and my alloys on etc. Im basically lowering my car (not sure just yet which route) putting 10mm spacers on front and back, longer wheel bolts, having my grills installed and mot done at once. This is a daily so what...