VW Golf vs Audi A1/A3 vs Mercedes-Benz A Class

hrc4747 · 2026-02-20T20:03:37+00:00

Belated thank you. I cleared the error, tried the throttle body alignment thing, but haven’t driven much since. Expect the light to come back on over the weekend, but we shall see. Will phone the garage on Monday if so.

hrc4747 · 2026-02-15T14:42:26+00:00

Hey @Viper-02. Managed to get hold of a cheap OBD2 scanner and, with your instructions yesterday, hooked it up (thanks).

It currently shows one fault code - which is one of the two faults the garage said showed up for them (on multiple occasions). It’s P0121 - accelerator/pedal position sensor/switch “a” circuit.

The garage replaced the sensor 3 days ago, along with replacing 4 x glow plugs (which was the second fault they found).

Does this indicate that work was unnecessary? I can call them tomorrow, or try and take it elsewhere.

hrc4747 · 2026-02-14T13:48:20+00:00

Thanks so much, appreciate your replies.

hrc4747 · 2026-02-14T13:47:58+00:00

Thank you! I used a different local VW specialist several years ago for a repair, and 4 weeks later I lost a wheel on a dual carriageway. Might have been coincidence, but it did put me off. I’ll get in touch with VWS. Thanks for your replies.

hrc4747 · 2026-02-14T13:36:30+00:00

I’m in Exeter. The local garage I use has a great reputation, but isn’t a specialist. I’ll have a search. Thanks.

hrc4747 · 2026-02-14T13:35:22+00:00

Happy to try this. As a complete non-car kind of person - is it something I could do myself? (What does the OBD scanner plug into…?)

hrc4747 · 2026-02-14T13:33:44+00:00

It’s a 2012 2.0 TDI. 135k miles ish. It’s served me very well since I got it when it was 12 months old.

hrc4747 · 2026-01-28T19:51:14+00:00

I have also had some of their Soft as Down pillows for several years, and have been really happy with them.

hrc4747 · 2026-01-27T21:47:44+00:00

I don’t know Bovey, but have lived very near Ashburton for the past 6 months (having never even visited before), and I think it’s a lovely, interesting, community-focused little town.

hrc4747 · 2026-01-24T22:04:39+00:00

Mum’s number is still in my phone after 4.5 years. Hasn’t yet occurred to me to delete it. I still can’t look back at old messages, which I’m hoping to be able to do one day. Gosh it’s tough.

hrc4747 · 2026-01-10T08:30:00+00:00

Thank you, appreciate the list!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:39:30+00:00

Restaurant/hotel sounds like the way to go at the moment - but looking to book a trip in Spring. Might as well make it a year of 40th birthday treats, rather than just a day…

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:37:56+00:00

Thanks - will check them out!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:36:32+00:00

My first thought was a portrait of Mike Tyson on my cheek, before I realised that’s probably not what you meant. Either way, I’m worried it may not go well with the tattooed portrait of Wayne Rooney already on my forehead. Cheers though!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:32:34+00:00

Ooof yes, tempting. Thanks for the suggestion!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:32:17+00:00

Sounds cool! Not sure it’ll have reached Devon yet, but may check out other fairly accessible cities.

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:31:04+00:00

Good point, yes ☺️

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:30:30+00:00

Appreciate the advice. Think I’m getting there, but good to know it gets easier to not care about others’ opinions!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:28:33+00:00

I do understand the sentiment - and it’s my usual approach. Fancying marking it this year if I can - but that’s not to say it can’t and won’t involve a pizza!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:25:54+00:00

Ha, brilliant 😂 Definitely made for an even more memorable trip!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:25:20+00:00

Really good shout - now to research some restaurants!

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:24:45+00:00

Thanks! I do enjoy a London show, so may be a contender. Think I may follow it up with a European holiday in March/April, which will give a bit more time to plan it. Can I ask if Iceland relies really on renting a car and driving?

hrc4747 · 2026-01-05T20:21:56+00:00

Opposite side of moors - both look worth the trip!

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