Hi

firstly I've noticed the car..... 1.9tdi 2009 model...judders when pulling away in 1st gear, whole car shakes but all other gears are fine, also there is a rattling noise when clutch is approx half way down, disappears once fully down thou ...DMF?

Also drivers seat appears to have gone saggy in the back support area, is it possible to fit another seat from any other A3 as it's quite uncomfortable to drive any distance 

appreciate any help

 

thnaks 

 

Hi Ian...I would say that the clutch or DMF, or both are on their way out but certainly worth another opinion through a test drive to confirm before shelling out good money

Hi Ian, I'd have to agree with Trevor and would say it's the clutch or even the fly wheel. 

Cheers

steve

Thanks for the replies 

I've found a specialist in Essex to have a look for me, they did it sounds like the DMF thou 

Hello Ian,

I would agree with Trevor and Steve, but I would question "specialist in Essex". Not wanting to cast doubt on anyone's business concerns, but just wondered whether this is a clutch specialist or an Audi independent. If a 'clutch specialist" I would be temped to seek advice and read reviews - I guess most are OK, but.....

It it were mine, I would be finding yourself a local Audi independent (if these aren't) and getting their advice. If you have to spend - and it seems you may have to- then I would advise spending once and wisely, if you are going to keep the car. There are some highly variable aftermarket replacement clutch assemblies on the market, and personally, I would only go for LUK clutches. Cheaper might just end up as just cheap!

If it is the dual mass flywheel at fault then you may be wise to get this attended to without delay, since when they do decide to part company then there can be major damage. Sorry about all the bad news.

Good luck with it.

Gareth.