TheBuell
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I might get an A5 next time around.
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I don't think it has brake sensors and Audi a few months ago relieved me of £2k for doing all the brake discs and brake pads, one replacement hub and one replacement brake calipers as they were unable to get the original ones off without using a blow torch as the someone had over torqued the bolts.
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How do your A1 perform in very windy conditions with a perfect suspension system? Mine sways significantly if there are gusts of heavy winds and I find that it also sways when bigger cars go past me on the motorway under windy conditions. Is that normal? Car's done 69k miles as of last week.
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OK sorry for not following up on this for ages. I took it to my local VW garage and they refused to touch it and told me to take it to Audi instead. Replacement was £450-ish, new part was £180. Audi charges £155 A HOUR for labour and they kept the car for two weeks as they found other issues with the braking system which cost another £2k to put right - no thanks to the previous owner who wasn't very careful with it). Not going back there unless absolutely necessary.
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VAG specialists, that's the keyword. Thanks.
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I'm looking for the nearest independent audi garage that can look after my Audi A1, I'm in the East Hampshire area. Audi dealership charges £200 a hour. Thanks, Alex
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It's particularly surprising given the Teutonic attitude to quality. 😞
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You may be right, I'll get it replaced. But I still think we should be able to repair these things rather than put into the landfills 😞
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eurocarparts sells replacements for about £170. Gawd knows what my friendly local garage will charge. I've just seen a video where someone extracts the wiper motor, disassembles it, pops the gears out of it and puts it in vinegar for a day or so, and it's fixed with some grease. Has anyone tried that and had positive results?
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Yeah I probably will have a look at it tomorrow see if it's something I can sort easily before I refer it to my friendly local garage. Thanks
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It stopped working a few days ago and I can hear it whining when I try to turn it on. What's likely to be wrong with it?
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The mystery is solved! It was a faulty hearing aid! Had that blasted thing bleeping today all the way to Kent from Hampshire. I'm deaf and wear hearing aids. Good news, I'm due for replacement in a few months' time. Sammie's in fine health! ❤️
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Ok thanks. No, I'm aware it's best to check the pads and discs as well.
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I've done 2000 miles now. The oil level is now on the high mark on the dip stick. Mind you I think the previous owner slightly overfilled it as it was 5mm above the high mark.
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My previous BMW had brake wear sensors, does the Audi A1 1.4 (2016) have these as well? Thanks,
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Fixed. Car was in and out within 2 hours! Happy that it's now locked down.
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I'm used to BMW level cost of repairs! 😛
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Happened again on the way home from Kent. Kept beeping until I was half way home, then it stopped! Weird!
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Faulty locking mechanism. They're replacing it on Monday. £130, not bad.
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I've had a look on the forum but I've not yet had the chance to look at the fuel cap recess! I will, soon and get back to you.
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Is the fuel cap flap supposed to be locked when I lock up the car? Locked the car and I could still open the fuel cap flap?! if it's not lockable, is it possible to retrofit something to lock the cap when I lock the car? Many thanks, Alex
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Beeping came back last Friday but no new fault codes. WTF?
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ODBEleven dongle arrived yesterday and I've done a scan. These popped up: 01 Engine Trouble codes: P030000 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected Intermittent P030100 - Cyl.1 Misfire Detected Intermittent P030400 - Cyl.4 Misfire Detected Intermittent P130A00 - Hide cylinder Intermittent 19 Gateway Trouble codes: 03041 - Energy management active Intermittent I've cleared them and taking the car for a run later today to see if they return.
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Yes, I've put an OBeleven on order. Should be with me Monday and then I can see for myself what's going on with Sammie.
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Happened again today. Good weather so it can't be the weather. Maybe it's a faulty parking sensor? Would it beep constantly like this? It's driving me bananas.
