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Hello Chris and Trevor, My good lady has recently acquired our daughter's 2006 owned from new, now 138k. A3 Sportback 1.6. This car has always run on Longlife Quantum 5w/30 as recommended by the VAG dealer where we get all the service items from. Now that it will only be doing modest mileages with us, I've decided to service it annually and this time used Mobil 3000 5/30 fully synthetic ( to Ford spec.) which I get at Wilkinsons at £24 for 5 litres. Apologies for contradicting, but I would not use a 0w/30 in these cars, and I'm sure you will find that this is not the grade recommended by Audi for this car. Worth checking your handbook? This car has always run on Audi filters which we get on discount from Skoda Parts shop ( up north somewhere but the exact location evades at the moment). No connection with this business, but we have found their parts service is first class. Re timing belts and water pump. This car has been on its second Audi cambelt kit since 110K. OK changed early, but not worth taking a chance. Again these kits can be obtained on discount, but if I was going to use aftermarket then I would only use Gates. Water pumps:- I would never use an aftermarket pump since there are too many stories of failure, often after short mileage. When thie belt kit was changed at 110K, the original pump was policy changed at the same time, using a main dealer part, which if I recall was a reconditioned exchange unit. Not sure if any of this helps. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Trevor, everythings still a bit raw with Dad's sudden death but I'll sort out the details and pictures soon. Atb.... David

Hey guys new to the forum but keen to get people a bit more active about talking about their A7s good or bad. I've just bought mine, upgraded from an A5 petrol (with the doomed engine). Very impressed with the drive and comfort, certainly smoother. I don't have folding mirrors or Bose but would be keen to retrofit myself. It does have 21" Rs6 2016 wheels (they're optional for the A7 now but in 20s, interested on trading or someone buying these, I like the older RS style wheels (5 spoke made up of 3 spokes). Chris

Hi Chris, I upgraded to an A7 this week and absolutely love it. Mines only an SE but (245bhp) fully loaded with extras.

Thanks alot for the advice the more i thought about it being unbalanced wheels the more it made sense i also asked ny fad who owns a tyre franchise he said the same so going to get new tyres for winter and get my wheels balanced,im booked in next week to get tera clean done to my car as well so hopefuly it should be running a bit better ill let you know how i get on

Hello Paul, I'm not going to be much use to you, but you do appear to be asking whether wider profile tyres ( via. wider wheels) will fit your car. Trevor has already mentioned the stud distance consideration, but you are also likely to have a width consideration which needs looking into in terms of inner arch clearance on full lock etc. One other thing I would mention Paul is the recommendation to notify your insurers if you do fit non original wheels ( if not specified as an optional size for your model). Failure to do so might - just might- run the risk of invalidating your insurance in the event of a claim. Apologies that this sounds rather off putting, but often wise to check before going ahead. Goid luck anyway, Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks for the warm welcome Trevor. I will take some decent pics and post them soon. It's mauritius blue (pearl effect) which was one of my 'would like to have' colours when looking so very lucky.....not far away and right colour too :) :) :) Cheers, Stevie.

Hi, just recently took the plunge and got back into biking with a Honda NC750S. Went for a test ride and fell in love, it's the model with the auto box that works just like the DSG in Audi's, and if you've never driven (or ridden) a car or bike and are thinking of it, DO IT they're brilliant (the gearboxes that is) Love riding my bike, even in the cold weather.

Thanks Trevor, no point in fighting, the wife always wins 😊 but I do love driving the a1 I'm a big fan of the DSG gearbox.

I would consider running normal tyres and ensure you have an emergency kit to inflate if punctured. Alternatively, you could try running Slime in the tyres, prevents punctures in the first place.