Hi I am sure all the Herberts that run mapping adverts on Facebook are totally upfront on their tax declarations, it won't affect the modified car scene insomuch if they stick to exhaust systems that work in line with emissions equipment that is already fitted to the car, it won't be stopping super wide wheels or lowering and suspension its aimed at the emissions, the manufacturers manage models that fit the criteria and positively fly along so the simple equation is if you save your money then buy fast you have got a better deal, the flip side of that is the ones that do save up and buy fast seem to end up on sites like this because they don't factor in running costs or servicing or sudden failure of key components, never going to be a winner is it. Steve.

Still no success as yet. I’m trying different people but no solution so far.

This is interesting I hadnt heard about this untill now. The issue will be the modified car parts scene will nosedive and I believe this brings in a good amount to the tax man every year through vat etc. I'm not condoneing illegal mods by the way, just stating the impact on last revenue from vat and then income tax/corporation tax etc if businesses close down.

Lovely looking car. I'd definitely recommend getting it to an auto electrician to resolve this. I appreciate it's out of warranty from the dealer you bought it from but assuming it's a jap car import specialist it might be worth seeing if hey can resolve it. Just in case they need to speak to any specific contacts in Japan if it's a Japan only version. The rattling could be the under tray coming loose or a heat shield coming loose.

Hi - my A6 C8 2.0 diesel has started throwing a “Drive system fault: contact workshop” error - it’s happened around four times in the last week. First three when using cruise control - which is knocked off and can’t be used once the error appears. The latest time error appeared when in normal driving. After stopping and restarting the error clears. Doesn’t appear on every drive - sometimes more than 60 miles in. Stop start and intelligent coasting all appear normal. In every other respect the car seems to be driving normally. i’m away from home for the next few days with the car and will take to main dealer when i return. Thought I would see if anyone had any ideas/advice? Thanks