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  1. Ben85

    RBS six nations

    So who's watching?
  2. Ben85

    ESP permanently off and button not working?

    The ESP in my car is always not working and the button on the dash doesn't do anything. I have no lights on the dash and nothing comes on or flickers when the car loses traction. Any ideas?
  3. Ben85

    Reverse bulb type/size AP sportback

    Would the reverse bulbs in my Pre facelift (2005) sportback be a T10 bulb? It's the spear type slot in one.
  4. Ben85

    Rear wiper has a mind of its own

    I'm guessing this will be the motor packing up with water getting in. If it gets to the rear boot catch and plays the central locking up can I use the key and it'll stay locked? Obviously I'll be fixing it. May dis connect it to start with. Or just blank it off What size plug would I need...
  5. Ben85

    Polisher. DS or rotary?

    I've been looking a machine polishers. Is there much difference in finished between a DS and a normal rotary one? I know the DS is a little safer for not burning through the paint.
  6. Ben85

    Help with choosing products for a newbie

    I've been looking about but have gotten myself confused by all the products available. I don't want to spend a huge amount as it's an older car I just want to keep it looking presentable. The car has lots of fall out and tar etc from the previous owner parking it under a tree for 7 years. So...
  7. Ben85

    What can I change via VCDS?

    I have a 2005. What can I change with VCDS? Can I change things like doors locking when you drive off or boot opening? Etc
  8. Ben85

    VCDS in Norfolk or Suffolk?

    Does anyone have access to this in either Norfolk or Suffolk? I live near Lowestoft and would like to add so bits to my car but would need VCDS Many thanks Ben.
  9. Ben85

    2005 A3 Bluetooth retro fit?

    My 2005 A3 has the standard fit stereo with no multi changer. Can I get a fit Bluetooth to it? Is the a modual that can just be plugged into the back?
  10. Ben85

    Tdi straight pipe backbox where to buy?

    My 140 tdi has the turn down tail pipes. Where can I get the straight ones from? I thought the 170 had them but when I've googled they look turned down also in the illustrations. Can anyone help?
  11. Ben85

    So who has snow then?

    So who has it then and where are you based? I personally love the stuff. I'm a 31 year old child when it snows.
  12. Ben85

    Seat Leon splitter on a standard bumper?

    I've seen a couple of a3's with the seat Leon cuppa r front splitters fitted. Does anyone know if one would fit directly to my standard 2005 bumper. Or would it need modifying?
  13. Ben85

    £225 just for oil and a filter?!

    Looking at having my 6 speed manual gear box oil changed but my independent I use doesn't have the special filleting tool to fit the drain and fill plugs. So just called my local dealer (Lowestoft) and they quoted £225 just for the oil and filter. Then will have labour and vat on top. Is that...
  14. Ben85

    19 inch wheels and ride comfort?

    So been looking at new wheels and 19 inch wheels look really nice and fill the arches. My cars a sportback and used to ferry my little man about. Obviously I'd have to lower it so it doesn't resemble a tractor. How would it ride? Would it still be comfortable or would it bounce around when...
  15. Ben85

    Hmm I don't think that filters fresh!

    This was the state of the pollen filter at today's service! Pretty disgusting.
  16. Ben85

    Cars being serviced Monday what else should I check whilst it's on the ramp?

    So I'm over my friends garage Monday having the car serviced (140bhp tdi bkd) What else should I check over and look at whilst it's on the ramp and tools are to hand? Also being a 2005 does the gearbox fluid need to be changed or are they a non service item on these cars?(Manual) I've always...
  17. Ben85

    Face lift my 2005 what's needed?

    What will it take to face lift my 2005 sportback? Just bumper? Or headlights bonnet and wings?
  18. Ben85

    Happy new year to everyone else who's on shift tonight

    happy new year everyone and to all the other members who like me find them self out working tonight (someone's got to do it I guess lol)
  19. Ben85

    Door blades for sportback?

    Can you fit Door blades to an A3 sportback? Or is there a company that makes after maker ones?
  20. Ben85

    Central locking issues

    Having some issues with my A3 ap remote central locking. Neither key will unlock just the drivers door remotely but will lock all. This same issue has now started on the passenger door also. Any ideas before I start taking door cards off? Car a 2005 SB Thanks Ben.