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Welcome Mark, Sorry to hear of your troubles. Could you please let the forum know where you have searched so far, so that members don’t suggest where you have already tried. Regards, Gareth.

Now wouldn’t it be great Bob if you were able to provide the forum with a link to where you purchased these so that other members could benefit from your experience, and quickly solve their problem. That really is why we spend our time on here giving guidance to others who hopefully benefit from it.

Appreciate all of that Mark, but the acid test is whether a responsible driver of a performance car would take any risk in driving such a car with visible damage to the extent shown, particularly since it will boil down to an increased potential for failure vs. some tens of £s to get it sorted via. the insurance cover held. This question is asked on the basis of a ‘ Professional opinion’ of ‘…well I would, but it’s up to you’.

Hello Dan, I think interested parties would appreciate more information in your advert to reduce the risk of undue inconvenience on both sides. Could you please add, on a point by point basis:- Details of service history, how many owners, how long have you owned it, recent work carried out, taxed, MOT and road legal for trial, ULEZ compliant etc.?? Importantly - price you require for it. Regards, Gareth.

Great Gerry. Who did you use?

Welcome Peter, To ensure members know who they are dealing with, are you connected with the motor trade in any way? Regards, Gareth.

Apologies, I cannot answer your question Peter, but hopefully someone may. My interest would lie in the make of the first part that failed after 8 days, and more importantly the make of the latest part fitted. Perhaps you can let us know. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks for the update Sam. The replies to date suggest the tyre should not continue to be used. Interesting to now know that you also have tyre insurance. If so, does it cover such damage caused under your circumstances? Again just a personal view:- you seem to be knocking yourself about for something that has been done and cannot be reversed. I would be concentrating my mind on the best way forward to ensure the safety of your family, yourself and other road issues. Do you really want to run the risk of having far more to worry about than the cost of a tyre?

Thanks James, If you can give us answers to the couple of questions asked, then we should be able to advise on on-going servicing.

‘Morning Sam, Really sorry to hear this, and probably no consolation, but I guess the majority of us have done something similarly silly during our years of driving. Fortunately here, the only one which is in pain is your wallet. Personal opinion and apologies for being negative, but I doubt if any tyre retailer would sanction its continued use. Today will be a better day - as they say. Regards, Gareth.

Any good reason why you aren’t updating the forum Stuart?

I’m confused Laurence, Yes, I know you are talking about a 2010 A3 Quattro, but you haven’t commented on whether you have/ intend to, carry out the suggested homework. Neither have you confirmed that your interest does not extend to non- Quattro.

Possible roof rail ‘seal’ issue?

Hello Laurence, Prior homework is king in your situation. Request copy of the service history before embarking on viewing it. Do a vehicle check on it. I’ve used VCheck to good avail. This will give you ownership history, auction activity etc. How long has the last owner owned it?Not sure if this check will apply to ROI -? Have you checked the MOT history etc.? Regards, Gareth. p.s. Do you really need a Quattro on a 15 year old car - more potential for issues?

Thanks Bob, that’s why I suggested the OP seeks copy of what the main dealer’s intentions are. We need the OP to clarify if this is a genuine Audi backed warranty or an ‘aftermarket’ one. Personal opinion :- I wouldn’t be too impressed if my 3 year old vehicle was repaired with secondhand parts by a main dealer.

Worth spraying each rubber bush/ joint with ATF fluid one at a time in the hope you will find the culprit. Are you able to gain an idea of which corner the noise is coming from? Regards, Gareth.

Yes, of course. Simply include all relevant information inc. some photos if possible and the individual prices. Regards, Gareth.

Never heard of main dealers using secondhand parts. Have you actually seen that dictate in writing, and if not, have you requested written copy, or going to request it? Regards, Gareth.

Welcome James and thanks for joining. The correct viscosity grade and specification should be listed in your owner’s handbook. Re. brand:- I stick with VAG’s own Quantum brand, and have done so through 178K miles on a petrol 1.6 A3. I don’t see any reason to deviate from that. Generally available via EBay sellers. Choose a reputable seller even though others might be slightly cheaper. In case it helps, I use Mann or Bosch filters. Can we take it the vehicle comes with service history? When was it last serviced? What will be your anticipated annual mileage? Regards, Gareth.

You can try visiting an Audi dealer and asking for a build record print out. I wouldn’t attempt this by e-mail or over the phone. Please let us know how you get on. Alternative would be to post a photo on here, so other members who possibly have the same colour can help you out. Regards, Gareth.

Hello Rory, Apologies if you have already tried these contacts, but:- Bolton Engineering Services seem to be SKF orientated. Much further afield - Allibaba actually list that number, at £12.50 ish!! If you haven’t tried Bolton, it might be worth asking if there are any bearings equivalents to 329082. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Josh, Wasn’t really talking about it being stationary at idle revs., but if you get the car up to its operating temperature and then rev it to say around 2.5K revs. while stationary, does it vibrate under those conditions?

A3 manual or automatic?

Same engine Padraic? 2K revs. at 70mph does seem rather high for a diesel. Manual or auto? No doubt other owners will share their views. Could any other members with a similar vehicle please respond to help Pasdraic?

Hello James, ’…please encourage to persevere…..’. Very difficult James when you don’t respond!