Engine hesitates on acceleration

Im a little hesitant to take it to the dealers cos they charge and arm and a leg.  Id rather keep that as last resort.

Iv fixed alot of problems in the past, but never have come across anything like this

Shaz

That's why he asked if you still had a warranty.  Usually, I'd check basic maintenance parts as Jeff suggested.  I'd like to add to check for vacuum leaks as well. 

It concerns me, though, that you stated your speedo started acting up.  I've had this problem before, but it was after an engine swap (*I wouldn't recommend having this done overseas- wait until you're back in your homeland and do it yourself.*), and the so-called "electricians" had simply twisted-and-taped (no solder, etc.) all the wires together (even under the hood).  After finding all the wires and adding solder to the joints, the problems simply dissappeared, never to rear their ugly heads again (wonder why ).  The point is that although it had been two weeks since you'd had the car worked on, that could still be the cause of the problem.  It doesn't mean for sure that's the problem, but it's a possibility.  Maybe there's a loose ground somewhere.  Did you have any wiring/electrical work done?

Oh my apologies, no i dont have any warranty on the car left and no I havent had any electrical work dont to you it either...I will check to see whether there is any vacuum leaks as well.

Many thanks

check your spark plugs and wires...what brand was put in there when the car was serviced.

my friend had a audi a4 with similar probems.....we had used bocsh platnium plugs and the car ran terrible, we went to the dealer and bought factory plugs and wires and it ran fine after that.

hope this helps.....goodluck.

Is the 'check engine' light on?

Jim