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Over the last couple of days I’ve noticed when I initially set off after 1st start up, the appears to be a rattle followed by a repetitive thud with each circumference of the wheels for 50 yards or so. Then it clears itself. Only on the 1st drive away after a start up. Any ideas?

Evening All My beautiful 2016 Met Black A6 Avant BE had paint stripper poured over every single panel on Saturday night. It was a random attack as a few cars were done in our village. Does anyone have experience of this either on their own car or a friends car. My concern is the insurance might...

Hi, I’ve had my beautiful A6 Avant black edition for only 4 months, some absolute low life attempted to force the doors on the passenger side of the car causing significant damage to both doors & rear quarter. They couldn’t get into the car so decided it would be a great idea to then scratch it...

I’ve just picked up my 4th Audi since I switched to the brand. Got a beautiful 1 owner 2016 A6 Avant Quattro Black edition auto. Love the car already having only done 100 miles in it. Wondering what retro fits anyone has added that doesn’t already come with this model specification?

Hi guys, I am after a little help regarding the plastic lock cover on the drivers door. Some delight thought it would be a good idea to attempt to break into my car and smashed the cover over the lock, the handle itself is still intact, it is just literally the little part that clips over the...

i appear to have a problem with my number plate light system. I had a bulb fail, so removed the appropriate cover to discover that the contacts in side had melted into the plastic holders and made it impossible to make contact with the bulb holder contacts. Only one side had done this, the other...

hi guys, I have a problem. The rear N/S door will not open from the outside, only from the inside. It started the other day, but at the time sometimes it would open from the outside but now it won't at all. Only from the inside. Is there a common problem that can cause this. Any advice on...

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am going to purchase a Parrot MKi9200 for my Dec 2008 A3 It has the standard 6 disc changer linked to the normal stereo. Concert/Bose thing. The question I have is, what interface and extra wiring do I need to install this correctly? Also, do you know...

After 3 years of ownership my alarm has never gone off, until about ten minutes ago. Investigated and there is nothing suspicious etc. However, now when I relock the car the indicators don't flash, but when I unlock it I still get the double flash. Anything I need to do? Now it's going off...

Just a quick question. Can the seat base of the drivers seat be replaced. The reason I ask, is, at 115,000 the drivers seat foam base feels a bit too soft after sitting in the passenger seat the other day. The side bolster has collapsed too, although the external cover is not worn, the insides...

Hi peeps. Just a quick question, I have a Dec 2008 A3 TDI 170, yesterday my coil EML started flashing, however the car runs fine and everything as far as I am aware is working ok. This morning the EML was not on, and then activated after approximately 20 mins driving. I have noticed on the...

hi all, anyone in the lincoln area with VCDS, that is able to help me. Flashing coil light has come on tonight on my 2008 A3 TDI 170 All help appreciated.

I have had a headlight bulb go and they have been in for 2/3 years. Would you replace both sides or just the one that's blown. Someone told me that they loose brightness so should do the pair. Is this true?? Thanks guys.

After a disaster on Saturday which involved a small 1 foot high small concrete wall walking out in front of me and destroying my front bumper. I was wondering if you guys know the best place to get a replacement. I am either looking for a new one or a mint one the same colour as mine. Any help...

Is it possible to replace the carpet or is it a job not worth doing. there is a slight hole in the carpet near the pedals where a previous owner has driven without floor mats and worn the carpet out. i have mats in place and you can't see it, but I know it's there and it bugs me. just wondered...

Hi peeps, I wondered if you could help me. I have a TDI 170 Dec 2008 On my way home from work, just now. Normal driving, I started to get a flashing amber light on the dash. It is the one you wait to go out on start up on a diesel. (Coil/glow plug light) it started after approx 20 mins driving...

In the last couple of days when I unlock my car, the drivers door locking motor makes an awful grinding noise. it doesn't do it when you lock it, just during the unlock. Anyone else had this problem? Is it a serviceable part or do I need to replace it? thanks

Hi guys, I have a Dec 08 TDI 170. it Is almost on 97k and is booked in for a service next weekend. I intend to run this car until it's time for the scrap yard or uneconomical to maintain. It has full history on the long life service plan. After hearing horror stories about the potential DPF...

My Dec 08 TDI 170 has just pinged up that it requires a service in 1400 miles. So approx 4 weeks time. I will be on 97k when it goes in for the service. I am not bothered what the car needs, it will always get what it needs and genuine parts only. Anyway, I would like to know if you guys...

HI ALL Just a quick one, not that I pay attention to the gear recommendation thingy but I noticed today that is was asking me to go down to 5th at nearly 50mph so I did, then left it in 5th until told to go up to 6th. Is this normal. As it really didn't need to be in 5th at that speed, revs were...