Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the trio of superminis, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo and turn our attention to the Audi A1. Originally launched in 2010, the baby Audi is now the entry-level model for the luxury German brand, meaning it is competing with BMW’s Mini, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz and sister car the Volkswagen Polo
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Inside Line: Manbat
Introduced in 2010, all versions of the popular A1 incorporate the company’s Start-Stop system.
Inside Line: Dayco
All diesel-powered versions of the Audi A1 are fitted with Dayco High Tenacity (HT) ‘white’ timing belts as the original equipment fitment, so the
Inside Line: First Line
First Line – Steering Components
First Line would like to advise its customers that five months following its launch, Audi changed the wis
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Audi A1:
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.
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 ser
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
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.
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!