Why is the EA889 manifold so important when it comes to DPFs?

I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old Audi A3 1.6 TDI. Does this car come fitted with the EA889 manifold? Why is this manifold so important when it comes to avoiding DPF faults?

Audi A3 gearbox problem

I've owned a 2009 Audi A3 from new. It has been serviced by Audi every year and has never given me any problems, with 47,000 miles on the clock. Recently it developed a horrible grating noise. I took...

Bought a faulty used car - what are my legal rights?

I bought a 2003 Audi A3 a few days ago. On the drive home, I noticed the car was noisy, with a heavy knocking noise whilst idling. I took it to a local garage who advise us the duel mass flywheel is damaged...

What should I check when buying a used Audi?

I'm planning to buy an Audi A3 from the year 2012 onwards. I'd like a diesel, but can't decide between the 1.6TDI or the 2.0TDI engine. Which is more economical? Does this two engine have fitted DPF on...

Tyre noise ratings: What do they mean?

I an just about to replace the tyres on my Audi A3 which have been good but noisy. On checking other tyres, I notice that some are rated for db noise ratings. What do these ratings mean?

Buying a used estate - Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring?

My son would like a "grown up car" he has two small children. He has £15,000. Should he go for a 2008 Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? Which engine? Automatic preferred but not essential.

Buying an new Audi A1 Sportback - petrol or diesel?

I am in the process of buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, but I cannot decide between the 1.0-litre 95PS petrol or the 1.6-litre 116PS diesel. The diesel is £18 a month more and I do 12,000 miles a year mixed...

Which hatchback is best - Golf or A3 Sportback?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist down to the Audi A3 Sportback SE and the Volkswagen Golf Match - both five-door, petrol 1.4 (manual). The Golf comes with all the extras I want,...

Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo?

I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something a bit more powerful. I like the Audi A3...

Can I reject a car over a scratched windscreen?

I have just collected our used (2012) Audi A3 from an approved dealer. On the drive home we noticed that the windscreen is severely scratched in several places, which we didn't notice on the test drive....