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Since it was founded in 1909, Audi has been at the forefront of automotive innovation. It was the first to conduct crash tests, one of the first to use a dual-clutch gearbox, and in 1921, became the first German manufacturer to make a production car, the Audi Type K, with left-hand drive.
Impressively, Audi is also the most successful carmaker in the history of the World Car Awards, winning 11 titles since 2005 and five World Performance Car Awards as of 2022. Find out whether Audis are expensive to repair in this guide or take a look at how their maintenance costs compare with SEAT and Skoda.
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Audi A1 is a popular and stylish supermini available in three- and five-door body styles. It was introduced in 2010 and has three configurations: Sport, S Line and Black Edition. The 2024 Sportback version does 0-62 mph in 8.1-11.5 seconds, with a top speed of up to 136.7 mph. In 2011, WhatCar? magazine crowned the A1
'Car of the Year'.
The clutch and gearbox work together in a manual transmission to facilitate gear changes, determining the amount of power available from the engine. Unfortunately, several things can go wrong within this system, requiring an urgent repair.
Most clutches last at least 60,000 miles, though several factors, including your driving style, can impact this distance. Gearboxes typically last between 100,000 and 150,000 miles - find out how much a repair is likely to cost here.
Common signs of clutch and gearbox failure include:
- A limp, hard-to-press or sticking clutch pedal
- Grinding or clunking noises when you change gears
- Difficulty moving the gear stick
- Clutch slipping (when your car struggles to stay in gear)
Since these symptoms will only worsen with time, booking a
clutch and gearbox repair sooner rather than later is best.
Before you take your car to the garage, have a look at our ultimate guide to clutch repair so you know what to expect.