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    Wanted One alloy wheel or a set of 4 16" South Wales

    Hey all. After someone put some bricks and stuff on a dark unlit road, I hit it and 2 tyres shredded and damaged one alloy. I am looking for one alloy to match, I know this is a long shot. I dont shop on ebay, and wont. I have a 2014 Audi A3 2.0 TDI 5dr Sportback. I dont know the offset...
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    Urgent help needed: Fitting Wheels with wrong offset? 17" on 16"

    Hey. On the back of my other thread, I thought I would post a new one as I now Know these 17" alloys wont fit on my car, but need to ask the following: They are still 205/55 Tyres, and 17" rims, but the offset is wrong, the holes dont match up to the screws on the current wheel hubs...
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    Will these wheels fit?

    Hey. I got a chance to buy these wheels, and the sport tyres are brand new. They want £50.00 for the set, but having doubts if they will fit my car. I have an emergency tyre of 96v but my original tyres are 91v I have a Audi A3 5dr 2014 2.0d The tyres came from a Skoda and they are 17"...
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    What locking wheel nut do I need?

    Hey all. I've lost my locking wheel nut and need to buy another one. I can't shop on Ebay, but amazon have tons for sale and cheap. Does anyone know exactly which locking key I need? 16" 5 star wheel if that helps. Thanks all.
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    A3 Engine Light, Warning DPF Running rich ??

    Hey all, long time no talk. I have had a issue over the past few weeks and my engine light came on and the warning said DPF Sensor Running Rich. The garage I went to didn't really know what this message was as the car is still running fine and I take the car on long journeys as not to clog...
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    Just involved in car accident - Pictures

    Well I have just written off my much loved golf where a third part came out of a side road in 2019. As I always wanted a A3 I looked far and wide and got my baby I have now and have put a lot of money into it. I was driving down a main road in a Tesco car park and some guy just pulled out...
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    I thought this was an engine management light?

    Hey all, hope you are all well. I started my car this morning and noticed my engine light was on and would not turn off. I did some heavy runs to cardiff and back just in case it was the DPF, but to no avail. I looked in the book and it says it has something to do with the emissions light...
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    Is my Manual gearbox about to go? (Please Close)

    Please remove, dup post sorry
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    Wheel Bearing gone or something else?

    Hey all, happy bank holiday. I had this weird sound come out of nowhere the other day and it sound worrying. I can only hear it on the motorway or fast driving and it sounds like a prop engine plane but a lot high pitch. When I speed up the sound gets louder and when I slow down it starts to...
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    New Custom Air Bag Cover

    Just thought I would share a picture of my new airbag cover. I would recommend the company if they were any good, but they lied to me so many times. They told me 4 weeks, and as it never arrived I messaged them and they ignored me for days and days. I sent another email on instagram and text...
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    How to get metal accelerator pedal on?

    Hey I managed to get the clutch and brake pedal on with no problem but the accelerator will not go on. I tried to soak it in hot water but the rubber is too hard. I also rubbed some fairy around the edges but it still wont clip on. I tried to get to get something behind it to bend the rubber...
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    Is my Manual gearbox about to go?

    Hey all. I am not having a good time with my car lately, first my rear brakes went and a £600.00 bill and now there is something wrong with my gear shifts. When you go from 2nd to 3rd there is a slight spring which guides you into third instead of people going into 1st by mistake, well it...
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    A3 pfl 2014 keyfob battery, how and which?

    Hey Does anyone know if I can just open the fob up and put a new battery in, or is it more involved, if so how? Also what battery do I need? I've only done my focus and it was a case of removing and replacing, simple as that. PS had a warning on my dash about it. Thanks all.
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    Brakes failed on the way home

    Well this is my first official breakown, not sure what happened. Had my kids in the car and lucky I was going through a small village when it happened, but my brakes just went. Had my 15 year old get into the drivers seat while I leaned at the back and when she pressed the brake you could...
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    Do not attempt to contact Lightrofit VW/Audi

    I wanted a rear camera and front sensors as I dont think I can make it to London to see @DJAlix anytime soon with all these lockdowns so I attempted to contact someone close. They have good reviews on Facebook and Instagram so I sent 2 instagram messages... No reply, so I called them, left a...
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    Invisible plate holder for Honeycomb grill?

    Hey I am getting my grill installed in a couple weeks and dont want to use the big ugly plate holder that came with it. Also I am looking to get a smaller plate anyway. Can anyone point me to a good plate holder for the RS grills? I think I seen one a year ago, it was straps or something...
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    Merry Christmas Everyone

    Just wanted to say a big Merry Christmas to everyone. I appreciate the help that you have all provided and hope your families are safe during this rubbish 2020. If you dont celebrate Christmas, again, please stay safe and have a great few days off work.
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    Fitting airbag cover?

    Hey As my cover is scratched and the Audi signs are peeling off I have come accross a company who make carbon and OEM ones with Leather or Alacantra for less than 140.00 Since new ones are this price and possibly over, I think its a good deal. Anyway, I dont think its something I will be...
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    Installing Metal OEM pedals

    I just bought the manual set of S/RS pedals from Audi and just need to know how to fit them before I start. Do they just slide on as there are no screws or anything in the box? I just want to ensure I have everything I need before I start.
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    A3 TDI 150Bhp Remapped Today

    Well its finally done. I took it to Performance Engineering in cardiff, he gets amazing reviews and such a nice guy, and he knows his stuff. Anyway I thought it was going to be a map he put on another Audi A3 8v, but he said he would never do this, he doesnt do cheap one size fits all maps. I...