New Audi A3 TDI Owner

[Ariator]

Hi Everyone!

I've just bought a 55 plate black 3dr Audi TDI and wanted to say hi and ask for any advice on things I should look out for as I want to catch problems early.

Alittle about me:

My first car was a crappy Corsa then a 1998 Ford Escort GTI (Black 3dr, and yes it was a 'GTI' they were the only GTI badge Fords ever made) and then it went alittle down hill and I had a 206 SXI and now the Audi. Just to clarify I drove many cars in between  but never actually owned them. 

 

My Audi:

So there is one major change to the car, the previous owner had the car lowered. I have never owned a lowered car before and driving it around London in the 1st 15mins I remembered why I hated them. Now he said it's lowered my 20mm ('same as an S Line'). I'm worried that these springs were not fitted properly but to be fair I drove it for a while and it seemed fine (apart from the scraping of small road bumps, ggrrr   <_< - will pump up the tyres tomorrow.).   He also gave me the old suspension, I was thinking of selling these do you think anyone would be interested in buying them if I put the on eBay or should I not waste my time?

 

I already seen loads of dried leaves stuck under the bonnet which I hate. Any tricks on getting them out of the cracks and corners? (I could honestly say he has not washed this car in about 3 months. so I'm not looking forward to seeing all the dents and scratches I couldn't see when it was dirty) 

Any advice on things I should look out for with these cars would be great! I will have it washed an boost up some photos of it. 

All in all it's good to be back among car enthusiasts again. My Escort was awesome & hope this Audi would be the same. I can't wait to contribute to the forums here in the future!!