Hello all and of course a question

[nohotash]

Hello all from newby. Sorry that my 1st post is a question, but a lot probably are.
Sons 'T' reg. Audi S3 is breaking rear right upper and lower track control arms with about 6-8 week intervals. 1st was lower, shortly after 2nd hand purchase, replaced by genuine Audi part. Followed about 6 wks later by upper arm. Figured that upper had been weakened by broken lower, so replaced both arms with genuine Audi parts. Guess what, 6 weeks later, lower control arm has broken again. All breaks at wheel end of arm. Car drives straight when back together, and luckily all breaks have occured at parking speeds, but very worried as you can imagine. Can anyone help?

[docurley]

I would speak to Audi who may ask for the car to be brought is for inspection as all parts have a warranty and you can claim new parts.

[nohotash]

Thanks for your reply docurley. The car is currently with Audi for 4 wheel alignment checks. As you surmised, claimed warrenty on control arm and they accepted providing alignment check was performed.
Cheers.....

[Badger61]

I would suggest the mounting bushes are the metal bearing type and are siezed and should be replaced for the later type, hopefully if the Audi centre is on the ball they will spot this., if not you may want to ask them to inspect the outer bushes.

[nohotash]

Spot on Badger 61... Car is now back with replacement for siezed outer bush, new control arm and 4 wheel alignment checked for labour cost only. Hows that for service! Dealer principle said that the siezed outer bush was only the 2nd he'd come across.
Much obliged for replies.

[Badger61]

Glad you got it sorted, this is rare on S3 but it was a recall on TT, I have seen 5 TT's and only 1 S3 however they are always checked on a service. enjoy this great car.