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This is a regular meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month starting on the 15th April. I intend to go one day to see what it's like but it won't be the 15th. I think this could be a good meet up for a Leicestershire members and we can have a club display :) Just let me know if any of you are interested :) Cheers Steve

Wow! Small world I live in Syston and I'm actually coming over to Loughborough today! We should have a meet up as I know another a1 owner who lives out our way :) In terms of exhausts my best mate had a powerflow stainless steel exhaust system fitted to his Renault megane a few years ago and it sounded good! It was fitted by Mr tyre in Leicester and was a custom cat back system. He said he could choose the backbox and even the sound due to the baffels that we're fitted inside it. He also got a lifetime warranty :) There address is 477-479, aylestone road, Leicester, LE2 8TB Tell: 0116 3552585 Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Chris, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) I have to say it's the first time I've heard of 2 clutches going inside 34k miles. When it went to Audi the second time did they take the gearbox out or just replaced the clutch and DMF? I'm assuming the gear changes are smooth? Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Ryan, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) Thr s line had it's own style of bumpers and suspension. If you are changing the bumpers is might be worth you looking at s3 bumpers :) As yours is a standard model you could also fit s line suspension which would lower the car slightly. Cheers Steve

Here is a link to a website to help you find out what your fault codes mean once you have done a diagnostic check. The website is courtesy of Paul a6. https://www.obd-codes.com Cheers Steve

Good link there Paul. I'm going to add this as a new thread, full recongistion of course :)

The question is then, whether or not you want to order a new emergency key. But I have to say in 16 years of my family owning my a6 (my dad, then me) we have never used the emergency key. When you contacted Audi did they tell you whether or not it had had long life services? Normally the service plan goes: minor, major and so on. That's a result if you have a battery tester :) that may save you a few quid :) Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Dave, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) My advice would be to get a different backbox and cut a hole in the lower bumper. The more expensive option is a full car back.stainless system and different rear bumper. Cheers Steve

I'm now thinking cycling or tennis? But.i still can't see the connection between sport and the AA. Unless the AA branched out into cars later on?

Welcome to the forum Dave, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) Ask away with any questions :) Cheers Steve

I wondering then if it's some rubber bush that's failing or CV joint etc? I dont think it's driveshafts as this would make a knocking noise instead of a scrubbing noise. Cheers Steve

Glad I could help (kind of) Andy and glad it's not the battery at fault as this at least narrows down your search. I am also aware that on certain Audi models the headlight ballast box can fail and it might be worth seeing if this is what's wrong. It is about of a guess though. A diagnostic check is a good idea and one you have the fault codes you could always consider taking your car to an auto electrician (,if applicable) as this should be a cheaper option than Audi. Cheers Steve

Right, Question 2. You should have 2 remote keys and an emergency key which is a plastic strip with the key part on the end. If that makes sense? Usually this was kept in the glovebox but owners would remove them as theives cottoned onto the fact this emergency key was in the glovebox. I can't say I've ever heard of deregistering a key but I suspect ordering a new one would bit be cheap. If you do want a new one then this needs sourcing from Audi. Question 3. Audi will have on record all work that has been carried out on your car over the last 10 years and this will include servicing, MOT, warranty and recall work. You should be able to go into any Audi main dealer to get this information. They can also tell you what serve plan the car was on, ie long life or not. You may also be able to ting out to get all this info but I think owners have found it hit and miss as staff aren't always willing to divulge information over the phone due to confidentiality and data protection act etc. I would like to think that as it's been serviced at an independent garage for the last 2 services then there should be paperwork to back this up? You are right in saying that there are 2 types of audi service plan and normally the car will stay on the plan it was assigned when new regardless of the miles you cover. Most VAG cars are on long life servicing now. I would like to think that this info is on.the paperwork for the last service and in failing that I'd ring the garage to confirm which servicing schedule it's on. Question 4. If you are still.on.the orginal battery and the car being 10 years old then I'd say it will be due for replacement soon. The average life expectancy of a battery is 5-7 years. You could always take it to halfords for them to check the battery as they can test it. Also I believe the battery us under the passenger seat, but don't quote me on that. Hope I've helped :) Cheers Steve

Hmm, well I'll have to rack my brain as this has me stumped. I bet it's something really obvious that I'm not seeing!

Wow, now that is smart! :) A thread with advice for other members would be awesome. It's the best way we all learn :) Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Edward, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) Nice to see another Leicestershire lad on here :) where abouts are you? The short answer is yes but you'll need a custom exhaust system. Cheers Steve

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You're welcome :) the other option could be to try a local breakers yard as they'll be getting cars in all the time with service history and the handbooks 😉

Glad you got sorted Martyn :) Have you got any pics of the new install? :) Cheers Steve

Thanks! :) Darn it! Well in light of the clue I'm going to say either to do with insurance or banger racing or similar.

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Well we all learn from experience :) let us know if you need any help :)

Hi Steve, If no one has one then I'd say your best bet would be eBay or the main dealer. Sorry if this is stating the obvious. They shouldn't be too expensive new I would have thought. Cheers Steve

Yep, the engine and gearbox have never been rebuilt :)

You're welcome, glad I could help :) The 1.8 engine is good as long as it's been looked after. It's worth checking the service history to see what work it's had done. The manual 6 speed gearboxes are good I've never had an issue with my a6 6 speed and it's now on 328k :) Cheers Steve