Audi RS3 Buyer’s Guide: DAZA vs DNWA
For many enthusiasts, the Audi RS3 represents the ultimate everyday performance car: compact, understated, devastatingly quick, and blessed with that unmistakable soundtrack of the five-cylinder engine. Now on its fourth generation with the stunning 8Y model, for many petrolheads, the two versions that combine both the legendary exhaust note and tunability the RS3 is known […]
How to Check if Your Car Has Got Factory Paintwork
When you buy a car from Automotive Addiction, you’re not just purchasing a vehicle, you’re investing in a carefully selected, thoroughly inspected, mechanically sound, and professionally detailed performance car that meets our uncompromising standards. While we’re known for our signature detailing process and the immaculate finish of every car we sell, the real work starts long before a […]
Ara Blue Audi RS3 Sportback Stage 3 | 646PS DAZA Engine Monster
The Ultimate Daily-Usable Supercar Slayer If you’re a performance junkie looking for the ultimate white-knuckle ride but still need to crush the daily commute or school run in comfort and style, this retina-searing 2018 Ara Blue Audi RS3 Sportback will not fail to impress. As one of the last non-OPF DAZA-engined RS3s, it already ranks among the most […]
Audi RS3 Buyers Guide: CZGB vs DAZA vs DNWA Engine Comparison
For many enthusiasts, the Audi RS3 represents the ultimate everyday performance car: compact, understated, devastatingly quick, and blessed with that unmistakable five-cylinder soundtrack. This Audi RS3 Buyers Guide will help you navigate the four main versions on the market – the original 8V, the facelifted 8V.2 with its legendary DAZA engine, the later OPF-equipped variant, […]
Audi RS3 8V Buyers Guide: Factory Optional Extras Explained
Here at Automotive Addiction, the UK’s premier independent specialist for Audi RS models, we have a passion for these models that runs much deeper than simple car sales. We have sold over 700 examples of the Ingolstadt firm’s iconic RS models since 2015, many of which have been sourced and subsequently sold through our connections […]
What We Don’t Buy: A deep dive into our rigorous vehicle selection process
When you buy a car from Automotive Addiction, you’re not just purchasing a vehicle; you’re investing in a carefully selected, thoroughly inspected, mechanically sound and professionally detailed machine that meets our uncompromising standards. While we are known for our exceptional detailing and the high standard of cars we offer, the reality is that most of […]
Audi RS3 8V DAZA Engine: What Makes The DAZA Powerplant So Special
There’s a reason the Audi RS3 DAZA engine has reached near-mythical status among Audi RS finatics. It’s raw, unapologetic, and utterly addictive. As Audi RS Specialists and proud experts within the Audi RS Owners Club, having supplied over 700 RS examples since 2015—we know what makes an RS3 truly special. And this one? It’s in […]
Pre-Facelift Audi RS3 8V Sportback | £10,000 of Factory Extras | MRC Stage 1 Tuned Modified: 421PS
Eight years since its launch, finding a high specification, low mileage cherished example of Audi’s barnstorming pre-facelift 8V RS3, complete with the now legendary iron-block engine, is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Fortunately, Automotive Addiction has scoured the UK and sought out one of the very best, so you don’t have to. This stunning example, […]
Audi Exclusive RS3 8Y Colours – The ULTIMATE COLLECTION in the UK!
Have you ever seen so many Audi exclusive RS3 colours all gathered under one roof before? If not, then you’re in for a treat with this video where we showcase the ultimate collection ranging from unique 1 of 1’s in the UK to beloved Audi fan favourites. Each of these stunning cars have their own […]
Audi RS3 Pre-Facelift 8V with almost EVERY Factory Optional Extra from New & £8,000 of Genuine Audi OEM Retrofits
The muscular Audi RS3 Sportback has long been the hot hatch of choice for performance car fanatics, with each new generation taking the model to ever greater heights of performance and luxury. However, when it comes to the model that many true RS3 connoisseurs covet, the pre-facelift 8V is the one that ticks all the […]