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    Wheel alignment A3 quattro

    I would recommend Awesome Gti to anyone - I was impressed by their workshop and friendly attitude and they found that my wheels were out of alignment and have adjusted appropriately. Will definately use in the future Thanks Awesome!
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    Wiper lines on Windsheild...

    It depends how deep the scratches are - I had very very fine scratches on my windscreen that you could not feel with a finger nail - I managed to find a windscreen chap who polished then out using something called Jewellers rouge. It what they use to take out scratches from watch glass. If...
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    Wheel alignment A3 quattro

    Thanks for the advice everyone - the car's booked into Awesome GTI on Monday to have the alignment done!
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    Wheel alignment A3 quattro

    Anyone suggest a decent place to take my A3 in South Manchester or Stockport where I can get my wheel alignment checked - Audi quoted me £200! Thanks
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    AUID APPROVED BODY SHOP

    Completely agree with arthurfuxake - Williams BMW bodyshop near old trafford did a fantastic job on my previous car. For smaller work like scuffs I use Chips Away in Hazel Grove - who are also excellent!
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    Would i suit an S line A3

    I had an '05 plate 3 door TDI S-Line which was very harsh on it suspension. I got rid of that and have a '58 plate S-Line and actually think the suspension is noticably better - the car is generally a lot smoother on the road but can still get unsettled when going over ridges or more rough...
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    HELP!!! Some one scratched my car

    I have used the Chipsaway in Hazel Grove a number of times on my previous car and they did an excellent job (they work on all Stockport Audi's patch ups!). For a full respray job - I would use William's BMW bodyshop out near old Trafford - they replaced the wing on my old car after it was...
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    Video of New Gear Change DIS Function

    Just noticed this function on the car that I picked up today - very nifty indeed! It can be turned off in the settings of the DIS as well.
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    My new car certainly has a lot more go then my previous 2.0 TDI (140) - also the engine is noticably more refined. I am just about to go out in it for a drive to try and get more used to it. It does seem very solidly built even compared to my previous A3. I will put up piccs later when i have...
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    The Engine code is CBBB 08/08 125KW as noted on the sticker in the fornt cover of the service manual Does that mean its the new common rail diesel engine?
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    What code for engine type should I be expecting?
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    I was also originally told that it would be September/October - however the Dealer and then Audi sales confirmed it had been brought forward ( the dealer originally also printed off the article on audi's intranet regarding build week 36 - hence I was also originally concerned!). I will post...
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    Hello It is listed on the order as the 2009 model - when I ordered it it was pre-facelift but then was moved over to the MY09 model and I had to re-spec it with the dealer (since some othe the s-line options had changed like the full leather etc) - I was surprised by the date coming forward...
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    A3 facelift 170tdi common rail delivery dates

    I ordered my new car in March, originally delayed till September/October due to the facelift - but it was brought forward and built in mid July. I pick it up on the 1st of Sept - it is a A3 S-Line 2.0 TDI (170) quattro - so they have started building them.....
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    Delivery lead time for new A3? 4.5 months?!

    yes thats exactly what the dealer said - my car would be ready mid/late August though I will wait till the first of September so that I get the '58 plate - I will have waited 5 and a half months in total
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    Delivery lead time for new A3? 4.5 months?!

    Interestingly I have an '09 A3 TDI 170 on order which has been delayed because of the facelift. I was in the dealer on saturday finalising my part ex price for my existing car and now have a confirmed build date of w/c 21/07/08 (next week) for my new car. This surprised me since on Audi's...
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    Magnetic ride - anyone know anything about it?

    I talked to my dealer about ordering this last week - he advised not to get it unless I intend to zig zag around rows of traffic cones on a regular basis - so I put the money towards other options instead!
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    New car order query

    I will be ringing the dealer tomorrow but in the mean time I wonder if anyone can shed any light on this: I have ordered a facelifted A3 3dr 2.0 TDI 170 Now all the stuff I have seen says that these will commence build from week 36 (i.e September) However I amended the order with the...
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    Quick question - speccing my new car

    Just a quick question - I have a 3 door A3 S-line 170 quattro on order for sometime in Sept/Oct. I would like to get the electric front seats however the brochure suggests that this must be combined with the through load system. I have been told (by the dealer) the through load system is only...
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    FACELIFT MODEL GENUINE DATES SEE HERE

    Ah well car has been delayed until September now and I have to go back in to the dealers to review my order since all of the specs have changed - I wonder what the lead time is on the TDI 170 TT - it might be delivered sooner then my new A3 would be!