Bought roof bars for my new A3 in 2005. The front bars had pins which fitted into holes above the front doors. Never had any problems and I felt it was a good safe system.

Have just collected my new 2008 A3 and they have changed the fittings. New bars do not have pins and no holes above the front doors so my old roof bars are useless!

Persuaded dealer to get me a new set free of charge however they received a message from Audi saying there were technical problems with the new bars and could not give a delivery date.

Since I use the roof bars 3 to 4 times a week I'm not happy. Anyone know why they changed the fittings and what the problem is?