Audi Advocate

Want to swap out my my OEM bulbs ...

I hear Sylvania Silverstar Halogens get good reviews - any others to recommend?

Thanks!

ben721364

If you are in North America at least, any of the chain automotive parts houses can help you with lamps and advice.

Buds

I've had luck with Silverstars in the past. Anyone have a DIY for changing the bulbs? The manual just says to take it to your dealer. F that!

Audi Advocate

Manufacturers are getting very clever about making it almost impossible for much DIY.

Bulbs are a pain in the *** - access either inaccessible for the DIY or use a custom tool to remove.

Definitely find a good mechanic who loves VAG. (Independent Tuning in the Toronto area)

ben721364

As it turned out, I discovered about 3 hours ago that one of the headlamps on my 2009 Jetta was burned out. I picked up a pair of H-7 lamps and popped them in. It took a total of less than 10 minutes without tools. My guess is that replacing headlamp bulbs on an A3 is similarly simple.














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Dad A3

I replaced the stock bulbs with Sylvania Gold in both my 2006 A3 and my son's 2008 Jetta, it's a snap, about 10 minutes per car. The new bulbs are much brighter, a little pricey, and I think worth it.