Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Audi A1: Stabiliser links often worn out Problem: Intense strain and high surface pressure wear and stress on the ball joint. […]
April 2014
Inside Line: Lucas Oils
Lucas Oils says there is often confusion about the correct oil specification suitable for early and late models in this series. Up until about ten years ago, engines fitted to the Audi A1 series used […]
Inside Line: TecRMI
Gear shifting problems caused by software fault Audi A1 1.2 TFSI Reference number(s): 55G3 This measure is part of a multiple service action. The service action has been correspondingly marked. Fault symptoms: Shift position is […]
Inside Line: Suplex
Audi A1 (8X1/8XA) in production from 05/2010 Front and Rear Suspension A1 hatchback and sportback models will have been supplied from the factory with any one of four different suspension types : standard, sports, S-Line […]
Inside Line: Forté
Audi A1 engines can suffer with excessive oil burning caused by sticking piston rings due to contamination build up in the oil system. To cure the fault it is recommended to carry out Forté Clean […]
Inside Line: Autoelectro
The Audi A1 is not that bad when it comes to the Starter Motor or Alternator, in fact I have an Audi A1! The only thing to bear in mind is to check the OE […]
Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the Audi A1 (2010 onwards): Engine Oil For this particular vehicle, Audi list only one or two specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Prolife 5W30 or Syner […]
Inside Line: FAI Automotive
Need to change the timing chain on an Audi A1? When it comes to replacing the timing chain on an Audi A1, you can’t do better than choose a complete kit from FAI. Everything you […]
Inside Line: Cambiare
Audi A1 2010 Problems with the Audi A1 2010 seem to be fairly limited. So far there have been no DVLA recalls for this car and the general feedback has been good. Minor gripes include […]
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Groupauto’s Autocare Show and Conference hit an all-time high after breaking its previous records.
The show held for the first time at the Telford International Centre, saw 82 suppliers and more than 600 delegates, including 150 from Autocare garages all under one roof
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