"Engine light came on. . mileage is 137 000. Also a rattling sound from left side , when driven the noise is evident and like it's going to fall apart.."

"Need an A3 Service"

"Engine Oil mixing with water."

"There is ATF in the water bottle so gear oil cooler is integrated in the radiator - radiator needs to be replaced and flush gearbox oil and cooling system. Normally gearbox clutches are affected by the water in the gearbox so this might need to be replaced in the gearbox and in the torque converter Please could you send me a quote on this, the mechanic i am using has quoted me R20000 and want to see what other places charge."

"It’s actually a timing chain that needs replacing."

"Yes"

"All round brake pads and all round discs for the car"

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"Gearbox to be replaced...Gears not changing...rides in 3rd gear and reverse"

"car doesn't move"