Audi A3 8PA 2005my

Esp warning light is on and diagnosis with VCDS shows fault 00493-ESP-Sensor unit (G419): No signal/Communication. I have tried replacing the sensor unit with a refurbished one (10 year guarantee?) as the dealers wanted over £700 for one. Light still on so firm sent another one, still no joy. Not sure if it is the sensor unit as could also be wiring or connectors from brake electronics, abs unit, to esp sensor. Has anybody had this problem and if so how did they resolve it. Many thanks in anticipation. Read more

My son's 1.4 TSI Scirroco lost power 10 days ago and went into our local garage where it had been serviced recently. It is 4 and half years old with 46.000 miles on the clock. They rang to say that piston number 4 had lost compression and had only 40, whilst 1,2 and 3 had 150. He told us it was a known fault on this engine and advised us to let them take it to the Volkswagen dealership as he suspected there could be engine damage. He said it was a sudden, major fault, definitely not due to wear and tear. It was taken to VW who charged us £60 for a diagnostic check and then asked permission to continue at £105 per hour, which we gave. They let us know that it needed a new engine. They said they would replace the engine, but my son was liable for the labour which would be £3000+! I began researching, as it seems ridiculous that a car with so little mileage as such a major problem and I have found so many. There was even a piece in a car magazine in 2013 saying that it is a known problem. To add insult to injury, our son leases his car and he can return it in September. Neither the lease company or the finance company want to know, so at 20 years old, he is left with an enormous bill!! Volkswagen have dealt with this differently each time, in some cases paying all labour costs as well, even when the car is out of warranty. In all the cases all over the world that I have found, my son seems to be paying the most. This seems so unfair and I would like to hear from anyone who has had this problem or anyone who can help please. Read more

Can anyone confirm alleged problems with new Ford Transit Engines which nee complete replacement ?

Understand they are being replaced by Main dealers under warranty ? Read more

Could someone please tell me how I can top up the gearbox oil on astra 1.3 2008 6 speed. Reverse is up to the left. Pictures would be helpful.

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Our local garage has told us there is a major problem wrong with our gearbox and it will need replacing.... Read more