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The effects of Northern rain Chris? Expect horns to be rusty if you find them there.

Very often behind the front bumper - perhaps with grilles in front of them - inboard of the corners and low down. If they are there, they usually get subjected to the elements and fail.

Hello Stephen, Do you have a little ‘free play’ in the pedal when you depress it? If the pedal feels normal then bleeding won’t make any difference to it slipping. Kind regards, Gareth.

Great choice of brands Stephen.

Hello and welcome Thomas, My strong advice would be not to fiddle with anything on this car, but to e-mail ( so that you have a record) the seller, and outline your concerns, and ask them to rectify the issue. If they cannot fix it to your satisfaction, then you should have an option of returning the car within 30 days for a full refund. Let’s hope they can fix it for you. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Any replies for us yet Rex?

It would be nice if you could come back to us Chris.

Thanks Stephen, What was the brand of the clutch kit you were quoted for and intend to buy? Kind regards, Gareth.

OK Jim, Great - you want to trace and buy back your old car, and are prepared to pay +£1000 over price for it. It’s been over 4 years since you first enquired on here, and we take it you have not had any leads from the range of members current at that time, or those current now. I guess you can now conclude on one on here knows where it is. Prepared to spend +£1000 over the top to buy it back? Recommendation:- spend part of that with a Private Investigator. That should probably get you the information you seek. Please let us know if you have any success. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Shane, Not sure of ROI prices, but c£12,800 for a 9 year old Japanese import A3 would seem a little bit heavy on the pencil to me. Kind regards, Gareth.

It hasn’t been a good couple of days, but ticking over OK, so you have to try to find a bit of humour where you can - enough miserable old sods about to annoy you - so lovely to hear it’s made someone’s day. Perhaps ‘up your tank’ may have been more appropriate! Take care Steve.

Got it. That’s why we are all different, and some want flat bottomed wheels to demonstrate they are indeed different!

Please let us know why you want to stick these suppositories in your tank Rex?

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Welcome Shane and thanks for joining. Bear in mind that bad news travels fast. Much faster than good news. Oil change services with auto boxes is now a must. For consideration:- someone thought it economically viable to import this 9 year old car; have been told but not confirmed - parts of Japan can suffer from high rainfall, so always check for underbody corrosion; increased insurance premiums? Price should obviously be lower than U.K. equivalent. Perhaps you could let us know what you think. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Ian, Boiling it down - fad! No useful reason by what I can see. Allegros? I’d much rather own half a dozen Allegros than half a dozen Audis. They are appreciating. They are simple to maintain and repair. They attract attention- if that is what anyone wants.

Hello Kristian, There is really only one way to establish whether it is quantity or sensor associated. Simply drain the oil yourself, and carefully refill with the exact measured quantity of oil ( quoted capacity without filter). If you add oil to satisfy the oil level indicator, then you will never know whether it is overfilled or not. If you can only find a quoted capacity inc. filter, then you will obviously need to renew that as well. Yes expensive, but you will then have peace of mind. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Rex, Can I ask a simple question:- Why? Kind regards, Gareth.

Very sound advice from Cliff. Only you can do the necessary homework here Kam. Obtain copies of each and give them a good couple of coats of reading. As Cliff says, it’s the exclusions which are the most important aspects. Be knowledgeable that whoever is selling you these warranties is gaining commission from their sales, so it’s little use in listening to the good points. Perhaps you can let us know which one - if either - you go for. Kind regards, Gareth.

Probably a faulty level sensor if he guarantees he put the correct quantity in, but why should it suddenly start reading low?? Kind regards, Gareth.

Release bearing hydraulics likely to have gone Kev? Simple enough clutch - no DMF here! Got one of this model - in family from new - now on 175K. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. The Special Edition is in fact the basic.

Hello Mohammed, Have you got a Haynes manual for the car - should have been available for your era car. If you don’t - try EBay. Could you let us know how you get on please? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Malcolm, Usually in the tyre - attached to the inside of the valve. Have you got issues with one or more of them? Kind regards, Gareth.

Give Parts in Motion ( Exeter) a ring and talk it through with them. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Benny, I wouldn’t bother trying to make any contact with Audi in Japan. Send an e-mail to Audi Customer Services U.K. and seek advice there re a C of C. Kind regards, Gareth.