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Put it down to experience and move them on. Any work to make them fit is a compromise. On the positive side, if genuine and refurbished, that’s half the battle.

If the boot is open, then the car will not shut down, and so any readings you take will be meaningless. As I said, car can take in excess of 30 mins to go to sleep. Use light insulated cables to set up fly leads off the battery, then close the boot lid. Measure current draw once car has been locked and left for 30 mins. My view is that you would be wise to now engage the services of a local mobile auto electrician, before something goes wrong.

All the sites you mentioned. Also think about Gumtree. Ultimately, I wouldn’t get too snooty about where the interest comes from. You can tell genuine interested parties from tyre kickers. I personally think an RS4 will go to an enthusiast. Insurance will sort the wheat from the chaff so to speak. Even local classifieds in your newspaper. No experience of Motorway, but sold a 15 plate Polo TDI via webuyanycar on 50k miles a couple of years ago and worked for me. The car was meticulously maintained and bodywork was mint, but you’re dealing with a business that employs people with no knowledge of the motor trade. They check an online register for book price and work down. Low mileage and newer cars, then you’re in with a decent shout. Any DIY maintenance, even documented and receipted, then they class as part history. They want main dealer stamped books. My advice, prepare the car well, have an idea if price, be realistic and enter the lion’s den. That’s used car sales for you. Plus ride shotgun with any test drive, with no one behind you. If it’s nonsense on a phone call or email, move on, the reality is this is what it’s like.

Once sorted next month, I'll update on what it was

Hello Irvine I was wondering if you still have the Luggage Slide Bar for sale? Regards Andrew

Thank you!

Hi. If you wanted to PM me your details I'd be happy to take a look into this to see if we can get the agreed value sorted without the need for an officinal valuation. Normally most of our agreed values can be completed with just 7 photographs of the vehicle and the completion of a vehicle condition report. Regards, Dan.

By, you are a touchy lot on here as far as moderators go, maybe what they say about Audi owners is true and perhaps a car to miss. I am not too worried about Yoour personal standards, if its good for one forum its good for them all. If you cannot take a joke you shouldn't have joined. I told the salesman it doesn't worry me whether the 0-60 is 8 seconds or 20 seconds, I am retired so in no rush at all.

The make of the battery may give a clue as to whether it is a replacement or not.

When you bought this car in June 2024 ( when it was 5 years old), did you obtain a copy of its service history ( should be available from your nearest dealer)? Did you buy it from an Audi dealership, and did you purchase an extended warranty from the seller - which would account for your reference to a 7 year warranty on the alternator? Who told you there was a 7 year warranty on the alternator?

Bear in mind there could be a variable gas leak at the compressor depending on whether it is running or not. That would not be unexpected on a 15 year old car. I was offered some sort of additive for the gas in my car that was supposed to reduce leakage, but as a cynic about such things I declined the offer. I have no idea what it is called so you would need to research it yourself if interested in trying it.

Good afternoon all. Does anyone know where I can get a set of floor mat for my A3 S Line. I want to keep my car as original as I can. The floor mats have the S Line monogram on the side, with red piping,as in the picture. 2010 year. Thanks.

Blinking heck Colin, the detail is dribbling through like a dripping tap! As has been said, low profile (35) tyres will give you, and the car’s suspension, a hard ride/time. Are these 35 profile tyres XL or not? It’s now for the sake of asking again, but what was the profile on your 17 inch wheels, and were they XL or not?

Hi there guys i have a 2007 audi a4 b7 avant whith a very faded and nasty 4 spoke steering wheel. Im looking to retrofit a newer cleaner one. Im just wondering what my options are. I have seen people install roundbottom steering wheels from TTRS and RS4s. But they are very pricey. I like the steering wheels in audi a6 c7s. Im wondering if there is anyone out there who could walk me through what kind of wheels would be compatible with my a4. I'm looking to get something from a scrap yard, potentially. Any help greatly appreciated. Hugh

The sourcing of low quality parts by manufacturers, and subsequent rebranding as OEM, has been mentioned a couple of times on this forum. I forget specifically who it was.

Hi magnet & steve Thanks for your responses. So the car stopped starting thursday last week. No issues before hand, i got the car lifted to the garage that weekend. The did an inspection and a diagnostic and found the starter wasnt engaging and the brushes had worn out. On the diagnostic report it had the code B200047 show up. They changed the starter over and it starts up fine. However the fault code is still showing and the steering has become heavy. They recommend the module change. I haven't had the car since its been in the garage. But before that it was regularly used and i had no noticable steering issues. I agree i don't want to throw good money at it if it can be resolved by a software update. Or sending the module for repair and putting it back on the car. The garage say its just the module thats the issue. I can share the diagnostic report if that will help. Really do appreciate the replys and suggestions.

Any update?

Any answers Jon?

If the car is still under warranty it's probably worth having it in at Audi for a diagnostic check.

Are you talking about two different models here? The 50TDI is not the same as the 40TDI there has always been a software patch for the 50TDI in fact it was known to be worse until this patch for the auto boxes. The 40TDI is a manual dual clutch with automatic selector. This issue is still very much prevalent and has been no ECU/Drivetrain software updates specifically for hesitation on pull away (least I’m aware of?).

Cassy. If you want meaningful opinions you need to be much more specific in telling us what parts of the car were damaged and repaired. All you have mentioned so far is the vague "I had a panal beater paint the bumper and fix some damage". As for the water in the boot, that could be window wash water from the wiper motor as Richard pointed out. It was a common problem in that model, and therefore possibly unrelated to the body repairs. Test the rear wash function to be certain.

No mine does it all the time whether passenger or not.

just seen on google mine should have red oil packs, at least i can now se how many have been changed

By which time the engine may be damaged. How does that compare to the cost of a new level sensor?