A3 SLine

Thanks for your reply niedzial1983 Car is taken to a local car wash who use a jet wash. I have changed the car wash since Audi resprayed, however same issue has re appeared. Yes I agree. They will rust over time but not literally within one year!

Hi Gareth, Thanks for your reply. I take the car to a local car wash who use a jet wash. Since Audi resprayed I began to use an alternative car wash and have asked them to ensure they don’t use chemicals as suggested by Audi. This may possibly cause the corrosion. hopefully, I will upload the pictures over the weekend.

Hi All, I’m new to the website and will be grateful for some advice. I own an Audi A3 (2015) S Line. I purchased the car from New. My calipers and brake rotor have corrosion. From my research, I understand Audi do not make their own brakes. I have raised this with Audi dealership as a dissatisfied customer and they stated the corrosion could have been caused by use of chemicals when taking my car for a wash. In addition, they stated this is not covered by my warranty! This really annoyed me, so requested to speak to a manager and asked for the comments of not being covered under my warranty to be placed in writing and posted to me. I couldn’t believe what Audi stated, considering I paid over £25,000 for my car and did not expect corrosion on my calipers and brake rotor within one year which was spotted by my work colleagues who were also surprised, considering the car was new! Finally, Audi stated as a good will gesture and only a one off they will spray the brake rotor (centre piece). No action was taken for the calipers. Currently, I’m in my final year for the warranty. Yes, as you have guessed, brake rotor and calipers have corrosion. Spray job by Audi didn’t help and look a lot worse than before. I would appreciate if anyone can advise where I can get my calipers powder coated and also brake rotor (centre piece). Alternatively, I’m happy to purchase new brake rotors which are protected if need be. I live in Birmingham and would prefer someone local and recommended. I have posed the same question to a company called ‘Bigg Red Ltd’ who advised they would only do the front calipers. Reply: “...We would only be able to do the front calipers as the rears are electronic....” I also posed another question, whether the calipers would be powder coated as this was my preferred choice. Response: “...We use an enamel stove finish. This gets wet sprayed on and then baked on in an oven...” I will post the pictures of the current state over the weekend. I will appreciate if anyone can advise where I can get my calipers powder coated and also brake rotor (only centre piece). I look forward to any input. Thanks for reading my lengthy thread.