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Bad vibrations

My Audi A3 Sport 1.9TDI has a vibration that appears to be coming through the whole car (not just the steering wheel) between the speeds of 55-65MPH.

Wheel balancing has been checked to no avail, the fuel filter has been replaced and the garage is now stumped.

Asked on 27 April 2011 by marc_mcquilling

Answered by Honest John
Try switching the wheels and tyres front to back.
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