TylerMFDurden

I sold my car a couple of months ago which i had on finance because i have just purchased my first house. The new place needs abit of investments, so i decided to sell it, pay off the finance, and use the change left to get something to last me until at least the summer. Thats my main priority, for it to get me through until the middle of next year. However, if it runs wells and doesn't cause a whole heap of issues, i would like to keep it and invest it slowly. Im no mechanic, but i am very much interested in trying to do as much as i can. Thanks.

Hi Magnet, thank you for your reply. I take what you have mentioned into consideration. My thoughts were that by taking it to a more reputable garage for a service, I would prevent any issues further down the line. Having the Audi certified stamp is not going to add/retain any resale value at this point, so you are probably correct with your suggestion to take the cheaper option. The £200-£300 i would save will probably go towards any repairs which are probably inevitable. I will give the Redex a google also. Cheers!

I agree, luck is a good word to use. Having owned multiple used cars, i have found that luck is vital. I thought it would be worth the gamble, as long as it gets me to the Summer, i will be happy with that. Will post my findings once i have had it serviced. Thanks cliffcoggin.

Thanks, will do

Hi guys, i saw this post and decided to post a very similar question. Any tips? My name is Tyler from Manchester and I decided to take a huge risk/gamble on purchasing an A3 for a very cheap price. No service history at all and only 1 key! The price was very attractive, and after getting a very good report from a pre-purchase mechanical observation, i deceived to part with the agreed price of £1,000. Car details 1.6 FSI Sport - Petrol Blue 5 Door Manual 04 plate No Service History MOT - June 23 118,000 miles on the clock *** Notable observations from myself *** Dented tailgate - its obvious that it has reversed into something big, or been hit by something big. I have found half a dozen on eBay for £50 Small dents and scratches - expected on a vehicle that age/price. Interior - Spotless Windscreen - 1 single chip, looks deep. Needs inspecting by Autoglass. Alloys - Quite battered but will purchase a set of 18 inches 5 twin spokes once i have carried out the necessary work. Tyres - Thread is not bad, the alloys i have bookmarked come with tyres with plenty of thread. *** Feedback from mechanic*** Overall - solid car, requires service. Gear box and clutch - both in healthy working condition. Underneath - good condition, axels springs all good. Drive shaft - good condition Engine - no leaks visible, nice and dry. Emissions - Very high and would not pass an MOT as it stands. Advised by mechanic and a 2nd and 3rd mechanic that i should check again once it has been serviced. I have been provided the following quotes for a major service. Generic garage - £169 Audi - £320 German car specialist - £420 I was thinking that it would definitely be worth investing in major service from Audi or the German Car Specialist given the age, millage and lack of service history. But i am keen to hear your thoughts. I was surprised to be quoted £100 less by Audi directly. I would of thought that they would be the most expensive option! One last thing, i have been advised by the German Specialist that this model has a timing chain, not a timing belt. He advised they last a long time, sometimes the lifespan of the vehicle. And that it only requires replacing when there is an issue with it, which they will be able to identify with a diagnosis. Sorry for the info dump! I thought it would be best to give you a full story! Thanks in advance, and i’m happy to glad to of joined the community!