Hello all.

I am really hoping that you can help me. I have just bought a 2022 A3 30TFSI 6 speed manual. It only has 16k on the clock. 
I cannot for the life of me pull away smoothly in first gear. The car pulls away but then theres a forward “lurch” as if someone has tapped the brake. 
Rarely, i can pull away smoothly but 95% of the time its jerky. I have tried adding more gas, letting the clutch out slower/ faster all to no avail. 
The biting point does seem to be quite a large area of travel but theres no slipping or anything to suggest the clutch may be worn. 
 

Has anyone got any advice? Is it normal in that car or am i doing something wrong? 

Liam.

Do you hear any knocks or bangs when the car lurches?

Hello, thank you for your reply. No nothing. No noises at all. It just feels like really bad clutch control. Its hard to describe but instead of pulling away steady and smooth, it kind of jerks when it gets to the point that the clutch should be let out smoothly. 
If i put lots of revs on ie 2000rpm+ and hold the clutch at the biting point until the speed is higher then it doesnt jerk but i fear doing that will wear the clutch out a lot faster. 

If you're unsure if you're driving it incorrectly you could get someone else to drive it to see if they have the same experience. Alternatively I'd recommend getting it to a garage to be checked. 

My first thought was a broken engine mounting, but that usually causes an audible clunk as it moves. Nevertheless it is worth checking them all as a first step.

My second thought is a broken spring in the driven plate. Clutch removal will be needed to confirm if that is so.

 

Thanks for your replied. I think il book it into Audi for them to look at under warranty….i know what they will say though. 
 

Just out of interest, is the A3 known for being difficult to pull away smoothly or does it need extra revs etc?

It's worth trying to claim on the warranty, though like you I have a good idea what they will say.

I doubt that any modern car has such an inherent clutch fault. That sounds like an excuse a secondhand car dealer would trot out.

Just an update. Took the car into Audi today. Said they “couldnt fault the clutch on test drive”. 
 

Interestingly, i borrowed my partners car while mine was in the dealership (Nissan Juke) and although the Juke is older than mine, i noticed how much easier it was to drive. Didnt have to think about the clutch or about how to pull away smoothly. 

3 hours ago, Liam23 said:

Just an update. Took the car into Audi today. Said they “couldnt fault the clutch on test drive”. 

Well they would say that if it might involve a claim under warranty. All I can suggest is you try a non Audi garage.