Looking for advice on problems with Audi A3: jerking, fuel consumption and possible camshaft adjustment

Hi, I had a similar problem with my Audi A1 (2016, petrol), the sister model to your A3. I would classify myself as someone with low car experience. My garage identified the camshaft as the cause after a precise diagnosis, it had run in. The repair cost me a whopping 2470 euros, not a Sunday outing I tell you! For more comprehensive support, it would also be helpful to know more information about your car. What engine do you have exactly? Has your car already covered a lot of kilometers? I hope my experience helps you!

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Hello, thanks for the quick reply and the tips. It doesn't sound good, quite expensive. My Audi A3 currently has 36890 km on it - I think, so that's not really much. No abnormalities were found at the last service, so I'm really surprised to have such big problems now. I'll take your advice to heart and have it checked at the garage. Maybe I'll be lucky and it won't be quite so expensive. Thanks again for your help!

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Hello, no problem, that's what we're here for! With just under 37000 km on the clock, it is indeed surprising that your A3 is causing such problems. Perhaps it could also be a production fault. In fact, your A3 isn't very old and shouldn't be causing such massive problems, so it could also be under warranty, you should also check with your Audi dealer. I hope it's nothing serious for you and you can arrange for a cheaper repair. Give us an update later on how it went. Good luck and I hope everything works out!

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Hi, thanks for the sympathy and the encouraging words! I will definitely ask for a warranty service. With a bit of luck I might be able to get something out of it. I'll keep you posted on how things go with my A3. I only hope for the best! Thanks again for the support, it really means a lot to me!

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