Great little car, we have one too. 1- All sporty cars are firmer, to help plant them to the road 2- Yep, our windows stick too, thought it was where had been sat for a while between owners 3 -No issues, with playback, or phone connecting. 4 - We just use the old fashioned petrol gauge, and seldom let it go to the "please refuel stage" 5 - Most in built sat nav, are no where as good as a dedicated sat nav such as TomTom.

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Spike H I love mine too, and after looking back at my personal issues with the car I realised that there’s not much wrong with it at all! Thanks for the comment!

Yeah, the multimedia thing is spot on! I too have an A1 S line and I also have a problem with my multimedia set. Sometimes it's doesn't work and it's really annoying

Great video Luke, loving the thumbnail

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+gc.supercars thanks mate!

1- Agreed S line is stiff with the 18s.. I luckily live in a town! 2- my windows always stick but never are stuck solid! 3- Mines been fine! 4- 1.4 185Tfsi I get 45mpg on motorway and like 19-25 in town! My Fuel also goes down so quick in the last 30 miles! 5- Sat nav is decent but WAZE is so much better I use! I love my A1!

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+ThatGuyNamedScott. C it’s a great car, glad to see so many other A1 owners agreeing with me though 😂Thanks for commenting bud!

@ScottPC

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto lets face it, A1s are quite simply the best.

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+ThatGuyNamedScott. C 😂😂😂

@xXIamJAEXx

5 жыл бұрын

19-25mpg is hilarious for a 1.4 I get better than that in my 350z lol

@matthewboothman129

5 жыл бұрын

@@xXIamJAEXx it depends how people drive I get 33 mpg and i have same car as him

if the fuel gage is going down fast its the o2 (lambda sesnor)

Sick video mate

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Life Of Cars thanks buddy!!

I have one and love it. I find centre console annoying and limited back seat. but other than that hard drive when you hit a pot hole its fun and cheap to drive

Your fuel range would go down quicker when it's under a half tank because the tank is always smaller toward the bottom!

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Danielsullivan74 I must be the only person to not know that 😂

@arkiepoo

6 жыл бұрын

You'd expect the mile range too be calibrated properly to the tank though.

@danielsullivan74

6 жыл бұрын

😂😂 Yeah, you would

the sticky window issue is solved easily by cleaning the somewhat sticky rubber with a proper interior or rubber cleaner and a soft cloth, and then add some silicon based rubber and plastic care product. i use 3D magic blue, and I have to apply it like 1-2 times a year. no problem

Please mate can you make a video about how much it is useally in mot -petrol-buying price-insurance.. Etc.. That would be extremely helpful. Thanks

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

I'll do my best!!

Hi mate, having had my A1 S-line (style edition 😜😂)for about 1 month now I agree with everything you say! However the ride quality is nice with stiffer suspension because it feels pointy. A couple other issues I’ve noticed is if you accelerate hard, gear changes from 1st to 2nd isn’t very smooth whatever you do, have you noticed that? Another thing is visibility in the rear! Love it though and I don’t think there’s a better car for the money 😍

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Kerb_appeal glad you’re enjoying it! Yeah I’ve noticed that too hahah! I absolutely love mine

@proffesionalretard

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto quite nippy!

Sticky windows can be fixed my cleaning the rubbers with soap or something I read online. Please try to do some more research online and hopefully you'll find some good solution. Regarding the nav, isn't it possible to keep north always up in the settings?

I was thinking of getting this as a first car (I seen your other video aswell). Was wondering with a budget around 10,000+ do you reccomend the Audi A1 over its rivalries in the same price category? Also is it worth getting if you go for anything other than the S-Line? And how is the bass (Man loves music init.) Sorry for the long comment, great video

@DmitriyDranko

Жыл бұрын

@urwyll9957 Nope, ended up with a Renault Megane GT-Line 1.5L Diesel 2014. It cost 10,450€ at the time with only 44,000km. Still driving it and I love it. I installed an android head unit touch display and added some ambient lighting :)

@DmitriyDranko

Жыл бұрын

@urwyll9957 Mainly the price to size ratio. I sat in the back of an Audi A1 and it was very cramped. I usually travel with others to go hiking etc. I would go for an Audi A3 instead if the budget allowed. Also, I wanted to have apple car play, android auto, and reverse camera, and watching videos of the head unit replacement for the Audi A1 looked extremely difficult. Mainly this. I also heard that the Audi would be more expensive to repair, and I thought alternatives like my car, the Polo etc. would make more sense as a first car. But, my friend owns an A1 and she loves it so, do what you think is best! If you won't have the back seats occupied often and you don't mind more expensive repairs (the cost we pay for brand), then go for it!

I got the 1.4 sport and i can say its pretty forgiving, have you noticed the gearbox doesnt always go into gear first time? It doesnt happen often but it sometimes needs a bit of a shove to get it in

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Thor Fredriksen yes, I’ve noticed that. Sometimes a similar story in reverse too. All in all though I think the gearbox is pretty good! Thanks for commenting!

@omega1007

5 жыл бұрын

Same thing with my Polo.

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

what’s a gear box?

A tip for the sticky seals- apply a thin film of paraffin.

bro the sticky Window thing is something i can relate to like 1000%

The inside looks really black, I have same car black style edition and my inside is a little lighter like the seats ect dunno if that's becssud it's quite dark when your driving

A1 lovely car ;) love it

I've a A1 non s-line 17 plate and agree the fuel gauge is bs but I've not had the sticky window thing yet?,also big overun in second gear it pulls itself???,and pairing with a phone is awkward and rarely finds my phone?

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+daveybaby10 I’m sure it’ll come over time as it’s a fault with all A1s. I agree with the phone pairing haha! Thanks for commenting

@charisburney-nicol7761

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is near uncontrollable in 2nd

Wanted an A1 but the fat tyres put me off for when we get all this bad snow 😑 my neighbour has one and slid all over in snow tyres

Be appreciative with what you have...

Any tips ofr buying an A1 as a 1st car? what to look for/look out for?

@harryswift7947

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Gray ask the seller if the multi media works I bought mine and the multimedia didn’t work and cost me £1500 to fix it

@lolhi8525

4 ай бұрын

@@harryswift7947yes i agree. had this exact same problem too.

Thanks so much for this. I noticed the fuel situation quite suddenly the very first time I drove the car 10 hours home from where I bought it. I haven’t tried the navigation system yet, I’m using Google maps. I’m thinking it’s because the petrol tank is an unusual shape and that’s why the sensor isn’t behaving reliably. It’s a very small car. Do you have the link to the five things you love most about your Audi A1?

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

is insurance expensive for a1?

@allthingsfrench

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawty5172 I pay about $50 a month.

Any tips, im considering buying an A1, a VW scirroco or a BMW 1 series and im not sure which would be cheapest, which would be the best and which would be the lowest to insure. The BMW has the largest engine whereas the other 2 i think can be 1.4 litre and the A1 less. Im looking at getting them second hand and hopefully aroun £7000-£9500 and i was wondering if you had any tips, especially with buying an A1?

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Tom Gray the A1 would be the cheapest to insure I reckon. As for tips, try to find the one with the least amount of miles on for the best price. It’ll take some time searching, but you’ll know it when you find the right car. Hope this helps!

@tomgray7302

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto thanks a lot :)

@tomgray7302

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto what sort of mileage would you recommend?

@tomgray7302

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto also you mentioned before you have Bose speakers in yours which is something I'd really like in my one do you know any way I'd be able to get the Mum put in if I have an older model without them? Would I be able to go to an Audi dealership and request it?

Absolutely love my S1, few issues I have are: some build quality squeaking sounds, outdated infotainment system (hardly use it) . Otherwise, my favourite car I’ve owned

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

is the squeaky noises from outside of the car like the engine ? or inside

@MegaRandompoo

Жыл бұрын

you can buy apple car play

What’s your insurance like looking to get a normal one for my first car at age 17 just trying to put the feelers out

@AdrianV179

5 жыл бұрын

Louis Gould I have a 1.6TDI Sportback £185 a month in London

@roartt8348

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdrianV179 do they sound alright like wanting to know if it’s sounds shit or if u can’t hear anything cause I want it to be loud 😈

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

same i want a loud one 😭 did you figure out the answer ?

@skyhigh8628

Жыл бұрын

@@shawty5172 The 1.4 has a bit of a sound, a remap makes the tone a little better. However if that still doesn't fix it for you go to a exhaust specialist like Freemans Ltd in Bournemouth and they'll make it loud for you.

I have a question, if i were to get an S Line how bad is the ride out of 10? And is it worth it considering it looks so much better with the s line alloys and body shape and considering the exhaust sounds way better?

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Tom Gray it’s honestly not too bad at all, just something I notice on the bumpy country roads which surround my house. If I were you I wouldn’t consider going for anything other than the S-Line. Hope this helps!

@tomgray7302

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto fairs the s line just looks so much nicer but I was also wondering is the mpg worse in the s line and how about insurance I've not passed my test yet but what was it like for you?

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Tom Gray insurance is the only thing which is annoying. Companies will quote you different things do it’s a case of looking around for the best deal

@tomgray7302

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto thanks for the advise :)

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Tom Gray anytime my friend

I've had my A1 about 5 years. The music situation has has happened about 3 times. Anybody ever had problems with condensation on the inside of the windscreen?

@Random.ChanneI

3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2012 A1 Sportback S-Line and mu iPhone always connects automatically, but if someone else will try to connect or I disconnect my phone it’s horrible to connect it again. It takes 10-20 times before it actually works. And my windscreen also has some condensation problems because I have to wait for so long before I can drive. Need to buy some stuff to fix that.

@tiagocarvalhosa5849

3 жыл бұрын

that's water entering in the car, check in the front left side of the car, driver's seat (PT) and check if the floor gets wet. never happened to me but happened with a friend of mine that owns a A1 too

Which model is this? One of the petrol models? Would you reccomend I get the Diesel model then, in terms of the fuel economy!

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

does the diesel one have a bigger tank?

I had one. Looks sporty and chunky but is a very dull drive. No feedback. Many annoying little details - including the claustrophobic narrow side windows. I was glad to sell it on. If you use the digital speedo - the clock disappears - but hey, you still have a calendar! Indicator lights disappeared when I had the steering wheel at my desired level. The CD player was dreadful - didn't like to be played loud for some reason. No handle on the boot - so finger marks appear rapidly....on and on...

Considering one for my first car, it’s the only premium brand car of its size.

@johnkane8503

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, it’s a nice looking car too. Not sure on what colour to look for

@chrisppppppppzzz

3 жыл бұрын

VW Polo GTI is another, similar platform 🤙🏻

Dude i had similar reactions with the fuel reading.... i was like its a f&%$ 1LT ....... THOSE little engines are thirsty

@matthewboothman129

5 жыл бұрын

It all depends how you drive I have 1.4 petral I got 54 mpg on 40mph road 70mph is 43 and towns is 30, put in prem shell fuel you can get 60mpg on 40 mph road

@matthewboothman129

5 жыл бұрын

That's with the y spd manual

Which engine is this? The 122, 150 or the 185 hp? I’ve heard the 185 hp engine consumes 1 L of oil per 1000 km

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

why does engine size matter ?

Can you do a spotting challenge in London with lk horizon again

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Louis R of course! We are planning to make it an ongoing series :) thanks for commenting!

@louisr1201

6 жыл бұрын

K cool

@louisr1201

6 жыл бұрын

Cant wait

i have the sport edition i love it, your right with sticking windows and sills. my only real problem with it is in snow its useless i have a very large garage and early year it started snowing heavy and i decided to put it away and get my range rover out. i had 0 traction and i mean 0. im more used to the suspension as i started driving 40 years ago and i had my e type suspension stiffened a lot (and it needed it). in rain its great good grip always and car feels stable, but 2" of snow and nothing. luckily i had a friend with me so we used the range rover to push it into garage which is a converted barn. it then stayed there for 5 months as i took insurance on my range rover swapping from my a8 and a1. i use my a1 mainly in london its compact size and power is vital there.

I got the same A1 as yours but it has shiftronic and at low speeds and rpm it can be very clunky, that's like my only real issue with this car

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Antonio I agree, the auto boxes aren’t great haha! Thanks for watching!

Interesting, I took a hard look at the A1 when looking a newer car (I love Audi and the price point was at a good point at the time) I really didn't like the Audi. I felt like it was too stiff for what it was, the seating was never perfectly comfortable, and actually felt tight, along with the entire interior. The 1.0 engine was a nightmare, with the 1.4 being better but still not perfect especially with the box it was fitted with. The sat nav was horrendous ( I fully agree), and finally it wasn't great at speeds about 100 kph, it felt sluggish and not as composed as I would expect a car like this to be.

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+MKSpots some of the lower specced cars (and with the auto box) aren’t as good, but all in all it’s a great car! What car did you choose in the end?

@pakadyno

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto I bought a 1981 Austin Mini, restored it fully, and the rest of the money went to buy a new Abarth 595 for my mother which I’ll drive along with her. Oh and I have an old A3 still 😅

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+MKSpots that’s awesome! I’m currently looking for another little project car too

@pakadyno

6 жыл бұрын

hampshirephoto They’re great until you realize how much money actually goes into them. Good look finding something cool.

You should come with your car to Poland/Mazury then you will bounce through the roof :D

What about the problem with having to clean it every 2 hours??

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Alex McAngus the roads are to blame for that one hahah

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

why do you have to constantly clean it?

hi mate, i think you are selling this car too short mate,, i have a silver edition a1 2.0 tdi,,, all the works, it has never ever done anything that you said in your video, as for fule i get 56 mpg around town, amazing cars,, i think we are both lucky to own these gorgeous cars...

My a1 does the mmi crash

I have to add comment about sticky windows...had same issue on my A1. Actualy, it is very easy to solve it. You just need to apply medical petrol (i bought in pharmacy) on dry cloth and put on flat stick and drive thru window chanels...and on the end i spray silicon lubricant. Result is mint. Srry for bad english... Bye...

Had my brand new A1 Black Edition for just over a week and already working out how to get rid of it. Looks great but as you say the ride quality is terrible, my dad's 2001 Honda Fit isn't any worse in terms of ride quality. "Sport suspension" is a euphamism for "sh*t and bumpy" as far as Audi is concerned. Everything else about it is fine but terrible ride is a deal breaker for a brand new Audi.

@stephenalexander5147

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha dude it’s a sports car? Idk what’s hard to understand the name speaks for it self it’s designed for cornering and you need tight suspension to corner at a high speed if you not gonna drive like a chad go for a suzuki swift m8

@MonstaMunch101

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenalexander5147 It's not a sports car, it has a 1 liter engine ffs. That's the issue, it has all the downsides of a sports car but without actually being one. I now have an S5 and I'm much happier with it.

@stephenalexander5147

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonstaMunch101 I mean regardless what it is it’s a quick car and it’s highly beneficial for cornering if the suspension were tighter so I don’t think it’s a flaw. That’s just my opinion. Plus your probably drive like a grandma around corners to really know the benefit 👵

@MonstaMunch101

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenalexander5147 It's not a quick car, that's the point. Depending on the model it does 0-60 in 6.5 to 11.5 seconds, even a Volvo XC40 is quicker than that.

I love audi a1

How much do you pay for petrol? And insurance

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

let me know if you got an answer :)

@jenna6556

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawty5172 definitely

@aadiladi99

2 жыл бұрын

Pre-covid it cost me about £45 to fill up, now it's around £55, and insurance about £1200 for me with a few years experience as just a named driver, probably £1500-£2000 for a first time driver

Audi should have recalled all the A1's with the sticking window rubber. The rubber material used was not fit for purpose. Its not normal or acceptable. The harsh ride of Audi's sports suspension isn't compatible with the current state of most UK B roads. Avoid it if you live anywhere rural.

Great video! Feel free to check out our Ferrari 488 Spider on our channel. Maybe one day you can come down and film it 👍

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Supercar Land thanks a lot mate! Mate, I’d love to! Just seen it on your Instagram, it’s stunning. I’ll drop you a message 👍🏻

All a1's have stiff suspension, my one did that's why i upgraded to a golf

@Mike-bt3ki

5 жыл бұрын

Upgraded? Lol unless you got a Type R

@littleboy222

5 жыл бұрын

You mean you downgraded …….lol

Bet that number plate was like 60k

@4J01

4 жыл бұрын

Sxm Brxxdy try like 3k

Car manufacturers seem to think S stands for sport but it actually stands for shit on most of their models Audi bmw etc think that stiff suspension is better which couldn't be further from the truth especially when driving in the uk EVER bmw and audi I have owned (quite a few) I have changed the suspension and anti roll bars to make them handle properly it is a total joke and don't even get me started on rear open differentials, electronic steering etc Most of the m sports and s lines are just a badge to pick up the kids from school and look better than the other tossers but in reality they are a million miles away from being the ultimate driving machine

@wilfulsprite555

2 жыл бұрын

Interested to know what you did to the suspension and anti roll bars...

@censorshipBS

2 жыл бұрын

@@wilfulsprite555 kevin bird package

@censorshipBS

2 жыл бұрын

@@wilfulsprite555 b1 suspension, anti roll bars and limited slip differential Transformed the car

@wilfulsprite555

2 жыл бұрын

@@censorshipBS Thank you!

How reliable is it?

@Luftiii

5 жыл бұрын

I got one as my first car and it's really reliable.

I'm fixed on how long yr nails are 🤢

u have nice fingers

1. It's small-ass compact car 2. It's not powerful 3. It looks lame 4. It's Audi 5. It's not BMW E60 535d 6. I was kidding and it's actually quite angry looking hatchback that's hella fun to drive in city! Doesn't attend too much unwanted attention, low running costs and you can literrally park it anywhere.

@matthewboothman129

5 жыл бұрын

BMW are worse than Audi hence why most BMW drivers now have audis, r you dumb?

To be fair I got my new A1 like 3 months ago and the sport suspension although is shit in country roads. Just makes driving faster so much more enjoyable. Plus fuck Audi sat navs 😂 all about google maps

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Will Parker yeah I see what you mean! Hahah, thanks for the comment!

5 things I hate about my privilege* 😂

@omega1007

5 жыл бұрын

I don't get it...

@justchillin5373

9 ай бұрын

​@@omega1007you won't

@Simo_NG

8 ай бұрын

What? He's not privileged at all. I'm privileged tho daddy brought my house car and pays all my bills 😂

I’ll take it lol x Jokes nice car mate x

all these points are complet bullshit and i drive this car on a daily baisis as well

@clifforttggalani879

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Rist When I drive I always get an average of 6.6 or 7 per 100km when am cruising at 80km/h is this normal?

@danielosh3218

6 жыл бұрын

i dont know what your doing there, but i can easy get it under 6L/100km while cruising at 80km/h + i drive the 125hp TFSI

I’ve just bought an Audi a1 sport back

That car was made for women competing against the fiat 500, mini and other shopping cars.. what did u expect

@chompyb

5 жыл бұрын

Either you've never driven one or you ain't much of a driver. Shopping car my arse.

Get rid off that shitbox

Damn dude, how's your relationship with soap and water?....clean those nails...

Perks of owning an overpriced cheap car

@hampshirephoto

6 жыл бұрын

How does that work? 'Overpriced' and 'cheap' in the same sentence!

@garywillis8737

6 жыл бұрын

It means you are paying a lot for a vehicle that is not worth the purchase price - over priced is the word he was looking for.

@chompyb

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, mine has done only 94k miles on the same suspension, clutch, gearbox, headlights, rear lights, exhaust ... It's a shockingly badly made 6 year old car that owes me nothing and will probably fall apart in another 10 years.

@shawty5172

2 жыл бұрын

10 years is a lot???