James

There's not usually a lifespan to be honest. I've see some occasional reports of failures but as far as I know there is no widespread problem with this type of gearbox. Some people like the way that they drive and others don't seem to but if you're not used to it then it will take some getting used to.

A squeaky windscreen is one of those annoying and often hard to rectify problems. There's not a huge amount you can do really aside from trying out another high quality set of blades of giving the windscreen another good clean. If you're finding that the washer fluid doesn't cause a squeak, why not try diluting some of that and using it as screen cleaner and wiping with a paper towel. You could always try wiping the blades with this too.

I know Dynamic Sounds are meant to be pretty good and are not all that far from you... https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/

There's a fair few options on that site but I think that one is the only one that has a lower drop at the front than the back. They do a 30mm all round though...

Hi Adam, Welcome to the club, I'm very jealous your S8 sounds amazing... Is it the new S8 plus they've just announced? I'm sure summer is really dragging for you!

Have you thought about the fuel pump or fuel pump relay?

You can't really go too far wrong with Eibach they make some quality stuff. They do a 50/40 kit which isn't too far from what you're looking for: https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/audi/a4/eibach-50mm40mm-sportline-lowering-suspension-springsa4-b7-saloon-16-18t-20fsi-fwd-0105

Sorry, just seen the answer in your other post!

I believe Bose systems are usually fully amplified. If you can, the best way to check on the fitting kit would be to pop your head unit and check the connector blocks against the options available online to see if they match up.

Hi Emma, welcome to the club! :) Should be fairly straight forward, what Audi head unit do you currently have fitted?

Yes or if you're really lucky you can find a PDF online that someone has uploaded. Sadly Audi are one of the few manufacturers that don't release PDF manuals so you have to rely on other people to do it.

Hi Laura, welcome to the club and I must say you have a rather nice looking A3 B) I think it's fair to say that most of us on here have an obsession with our cars... What car have you come from?

Good result and not nearly as expensive as it could have been! Well done you! B)

Does your phone show that you have 4g signal? 4G is data only currently and does not do phone calls - the phone will switch back to 3G or 2G for that.

Probably not 100% the correct one but: http://www.alkivar.com/AUDI/Audi_A5_Coupe_2008_Owner_s_Manual.pdf

Is yours A6 a C5 or C6?

Yes auto seems to be becoming the way to go these days. Manuals are fun and all when you have minimal traffic and a nice twisty section of road, but when you're stuck in traffic you can't beat an auto!

Hi Jon, welcome to the club! :) Post some photos up when you get a minute! And of course, feel free to ask away if you can't find an answer that you're looking for...

Sounds like you may have the right idea going to Sheffield. At least you got your new radio fitted though! :D

Darren, I think this could be what you're looking for: http://www.pdf-archive.com/2015/06/22/audi-a3-s3-owners-manual/audi-a3-s3-owners-manual.pdf

No problem, glad I could help! :) Has the speaker just gone faulty or are you upgrading?

Strange... everything I've found seems to indicate that this should be the case. I'm assuming yours is different to the A6 in the second video of this link: http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2008_Audi_A6_3.2L_V6/fuse_interior/replace It appears that this car has a fuse box at each end. Some have a box in the boot too.

I believe so. This guide makes pretty interesting reading even going from the single din version it looks like you can get an adapter lead to end up with the correct connections: http://www.pvv.org/~shane/stasj/pics/motor/dokumentasjon/A4-S4_B5/Audi%20-%20FULL%20Installing%20Sat%20Nav%20in%20an%20A4.pdf

I'm not 100% sure but I think there may be a cover over the door pull that you pull off and the screws are under there?

With regards to the oil I agree it is difficult to tell sometimes but obviously as a minimum just check the oil and make sure that the levels look ok as if not this could either be a sign of oil usage or poor maintenance. Sat nav wise the RNS-E unit is not that difficult to fit if you have a little experience with that sort of thing, however it can be quite expensive to buy the unit and you will need a GPS aerial too. My advice would be to be patient and find one that already has all the toys you would like. Makes life a little more simple that way and options don't always add that much to the price of a second hand car.