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Hi there After much procrastinating I have decided on a Q5 (was also considering a GLC or volvo XC60) and will likely be going for a 2021 model as my budget is circa £30k. I intend to go for approved used as I am rather risk adverse and value the reassurance it provides. I am having real difficulty deciding which model and of course each salesman has a different take depending on what they want to get rid of. I am female mid 50s and would say I am a boring driver. I value comfort. I cannot say image is not important as if that were the case I would be purchasing a skoda, but it is not uppermost and I think the sport and s-line are both fine looking cosmetically. The s-lines from what I can see are £2k ish more (all other things being equal). So I am really wanting to understand, other than cosmetics, is there anything about the s-line that makes it a better car to drive or one that has better longevity. I have test driven an s-line and a sport but at different dealerships i.e. not one directly after the other which makes it hard to compare. At the time I had not realised they had different suspensions so was not looking out for any difference in smoothness etc and certainly cannot remember any, although the seats felt more supportive in the s-line. Any views re the differences other than cosmetics would be greatly appreciated, or views from anyone who has either model in terms of how you have found comfort and drive. it is very difficult to form much of a view from a test drive.

I've never been but it's supposed to be a good show.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch. Have you looked on eBay for food second hand ones?

Ha e you looked on eBay including international sellers?

Hey All, New Audi owner here. I currently have a coolant leak and trying to find the best way to get this fixed. The coolant line that goes from coolant reservoir to back of the engine is separating, causing the leak. Dealership was trying to charge $1209.51 to replace all 3 coolant lines at top of engine as they will separate during repairs due to hear and age of parts. I think it's overpriced so I'm trying to find different avenues. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas on the best way to get this replaced, I really would appreciate it.

Hi Rachel, touch wood it has not happened since I did this. Give it a go 😀

Hi folks. I have a Audi A6 bitdi 2012. Had the front and rear arms replaced and knuckles replaced. Picked it up and now drives really hard, feel every bump etc. Obviously going to take it back but any thoughts on what has caused that. Clearly they have done something wrong. I have been researching and some say on changing suspension parts you have to recalibrate it.

Surprise, surprise Nigel. At least the vet has sight of the patient, albeit it cannot tell him what’s wrong. Forums are expected to diagnose faults without access to the vehicle, and often with vague descriptions of the symptoms. Regards, Gareth.

Not sure if YouTube link works above but this will help, it's literally under the glovebox behind the pollen filter towards left, like three screws and pull the connector and replace. I did that myself and just got the garage to program it like in the YouTube video.

Good evening! I am wondering if anybody knows of where I can get a rear boot lip spoiler for my Audi R8 V10 spider generation 1? Preferably, in a satin finish carbon fibre to match the other OEM carbon fibre parts on the car. Thank you in anticipation.

Hi Andy, I’m having the same issue with my Audi A6 avant (not S Line)! Wanted to see if this has still fixed the issue for you or if it’s reoccurred since? Thank you!

Ah that’s a bit far for me coming from Ripon!! There’s the Modified Nationals in Lincoln on 27-29 June if anyone’s going?

Did you fit the the part yourself? If so, was it easy?

I'm based in Leicestershire but my A6 has been off the road for 2 years as it needs a replacement engine. There's simply Audi in the new forest. There's a German car show coming up at the British motor museum at gaydon.

Whereabouts are you? Do you have any ideas for events?

Hi all I'm wondering if there's anyway of getting android car play installed I'm my a4 b9 2016 any help would be greatly appreciated thanks for your time. Cheers.

Update: ordered the part £208 and found garage who has VDCS and they programmed the new motor module, just in time for the hot weather! Ice cold AC in all directions 👍🏽

Hi there, apologies if this has been asked a million times; I have a 2017 Audi a3 black edition (saloon if that matters) and both DRLs have faded, and have read that if the bottom part has gone, it’s more likely I’ll have to replace the headlight units - but unsure what type of headlight units I’m meant to be looking for… also if it’s a risk sourcing them from aliexpress?

Not too well versed on the different companies as of yet, will definitely take recommendations though

45mpg, wish my daily did that. I get no higher than 35mpg.

Hello, New around here, but I believe that the S5 uses VW 508.00 Spec oil. Although most oils will state VW 508.00 / VW 509.00 spec. Any oil with this spec should be fine for the S5 (B9).

Hello. Just seen your post. I have had some luck with this website: https://www.catcar.info/audivw/?lang=en&l=c3RzPT17IjEwIjoiQnJhbmQiLCIyMCI6IkFVREkifXx8c3Q9PTIwfHxicmFuZD09YXV8fG1hcmtldD09UkRXfHxtZGw9PUE4MFEgfHxFcGlzPT03NHx8RWluc2F0ej09MTk5MXx8TWFpbkdyb3VwPT00fHxCaWxkdGFmZWw9PTM5OTMwfHxHcmFmaWs9PTAzOTkzMDE0MQ%3D%3D I used it before for 2004 TT parts and have used it recently for 1988 Coupe GT parts ref. Hope this helps.

Why, oh why ECP? Not competitive any more?

Keep us posted on how you get on with different discs.

Hi Gareth Thanks for getting back to me. I have actually ordered brembo as I did initially want to see how well they perform, i will definitely have a look into Parts In Motion, never actually heard of it, but definitely wise to look beyond Euro Car Parts. Thanks again, much appreciated