Affect of diesel additives on DPF

I purchased my second hand Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 in December 2009. Have had no problems with the DPF until last week. DPF totally clogged - despite weekly long distance dual-carriageway driving....

What is the best way of accurately measuring real mpg?

I've read your pages in the Telegraph for years but have never written before so I will take the opportunity to say I think you do a great job. Regarding the calculation of miles per gallon, the most accurate...

Where's the best place to sell my Audi A3 Sportback?

Other than advertising it and having all sorts of people on the doorstep, which I really do not wish to contemplate, what is the safest way to sell my 2005 Audi A3 Sportback quattro DSG with 47,472 miles...

Looking for a new car similar to an Audi A3

I am looking to trade in my ix35 4wd for a smaller estate. The A3 Sportback has my wifes vote but are there any better alternatives. It would be a diesel with similar boot space and economy. Running costs...

Winter tyres: Audi A3 17-inch vs 16-inch

I have an Audi A3 sportback FSI currently with 225/45 R17 94W tyres. My local garage is able to obtain some 16-inch alloys fairly reasonably. What winter tyres would you recommend for these?

Noisy A3 Sportback tyres

I have a new Audi A3 sportsback 1.4 TFSI SE. It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza REO40 205/55R16 tyres. There seems to be a high level of road noise when we go 40mph or higher. Would different tyres...

Intruder gained access to locked car

My daughter left her locked A3 (59 plate) outside her home in W London for 3 days while abroad. On her return and on getting into the car she immediately noticed the glove box contents on the floor and...

I was sold the wrong model

I bought what I thought was an 09-plate Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Sport model in September from an Audi dealer on the Approved Audi scheme. It cost £20,700. A different dealer has just been doing...

Are my rear tyres causing road noise from my 2005 Audi A3 Sportback?

I have a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback with a 1.6 FSI engine. I recently heard a noise that I thought may have been a wheel bearing. A mechanic checked and found the bearings OK. He suggested that the noise was...

Worn out clutch plate after 8500 miles - could this be connected to an accident?

We bought a new Audi A3 in October 07. Shortly afterwards, I was transferred by my company to Canada, but we kept the A3 and use it on holidays in England. Consequently, the car has done only 8,500 (mostly...