How to switch off my Audi A1's auto start-stop system?

I recently purchased an Audi A1 and noticed that the auto start-stop system is quite annoying. Is there a way to permanently switch it off? I'm worried it might wear out the engine components faster. Would appreciate any advice.

Yes, there is a way to switch off the auto start-stop system permanently. You can either press and hold the button with the A symbol on your dashboard for a few seconds, or you can also disable it through the car's settings menu. However, I would advise against doing so as the system helps in reducing fuel consumption and emissions, which in turn is beneficial for the environment.