well i changed my oil over the weekend, and obviouslt i needed to remove the splash guard... there were only 4 of those little twist out clips!! and plenty of empty spaces where there should be some, where can i find these? just go to an audi dealer?

 

Here are some, but they are a bit pricey ...
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=B1A1000

Also, try www.esctuning.com(OEM - Dowel Pin-Priced Each ES#2419) ... I believe they are $2.57 a piece.

 

I just had a hell of time dealing with those clips on my just purchased 04 A4. Mine was missing about three dowels too, so I think the factory or the dealer just doesn't put all of them in there. Putting that splash guard back on was the hardest part of the oil change.