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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

This is before the handbrake is engaged

Hi, is there a manual release for the boot? Central unlock doesn't work and the key doesn't turn either Thanks

‘Wouldn’t have bought it if fitted but didn’t work’. Appreciate that and the likelihood of requesting the seller to repair, but that wasn’t the question!

Hi, I have an intermittent EGR insufficient flow fault occurring on my 3.0TDI Avant, bringing on the check engine light. Been happening on and off (and by off, I mean often seemingly clearing itself and the check engine light) since 2022. No loss of power or any other symptoms. Decided to sort it last month by having a TerraClean carried out at my local approved centre. Two cleaning attempts (including cleaning the EGR cooler off the car) AND a new EGR valve and vacuum solenoid valve later, I'm still getting intermittent EGR insufficient flow faults occurring AND the check engine light comes on and goes off without clearing the fault. Anyone experienced this before and have any idea what's causing this? Thanks Chris

Actually probably yes. But would definitely not have bought it (£10k in 2023) if it had CC but it didn't work. Actually I'm thinking of changing it anyway as it's done nearly 100k miles. It's a lovely car but I don't really need the quattro, and it is really thirsty. Best I can get on a long motorway run at steady 60-70mph is abuot 45mpg

Welcome Mohammad. Where did you get that quote from?

Thanks George, The acid-test question tsk yourself is:- Would you have actually turned the car down at the point of purchase if it didn’t have cruise control? The answer to this will dictate justification on the spend.

To be fair, not that often but I do suffer from sciatica in my right leg so it's quite useful on long journeys (Cornwall, Scotland, France etc)., but looks like I'll just have to live without it

Audi a6 c7 , price of a bulb £295 Is this a fair price

We have a club banner which I have at home

Hi All, Interested to hear from other owners if they are having the same faults as we are with the Q6, yes we were one of the first in the country to have the Q6 but our fault list is long and nothing seems to be getting done to resolve them, interested to read if others have the same faults. I cleared 263 error codes, must check again. Our list is below, Unable to Start Vehicle Contact Workshop - This one left my wife stranded as would not do anything said had a major fault and to contact the workshop, closed car, waited a couple of minutes, entered car and issue not there anymore. Driver Aid System - multiple faults and warnings with flashing yellow and red symbols from not working to go to workshop faults, turn off, wait a few seconds, turn on and problem gone. Headlights sometimes do not come on when starting the car - Sidelights and Matrix high beam assist works but the dipped headlights sometimes do not come on and you have a black dark hole of lighting ahead of the side lights and then watch the Matrix high beam assist doing a dance ahead. Tailgate - Double press the remote button twice quickly or slowly makes no difference, boot will sometime open, open a few inches and close, open and stop meaning you have to push the boot shut by hand to get it to open again etc etc. Road Speeds - The camera based system ignores road signs and will put up anything, had it say 30 mph on a motorway, 70 mph on single lanes, when using cruise control it goes wrong as has wrong speeds ands either tries to slow you right down to a dangerous speed or speed you up to break the speed limit. Entertainment System - Sometimes works sometimes does not work, sometimes connects to the phone other times says no phone, no music and then music comes on at full volume. In Car Electronics - Forgets driver profiles, seat position, anything related to each setup on each persons name. Audi App - Sometimes connects to the car other times does not and shows error codes, does not send any notifications despite being setup correctly, reported over 6 months ago and just get the same e-mail once a week that they are trying to resolve the issues, app is upto date, removed installed makes no difference. Emergency Braking - car will do a random emergency brake at random times, pulling away from roundabouts when no one else is around, reversing into our driveway when your no where near anything. I am sure we are missing something but what are others finding?

Thanks Steve. I might have a look at upcoming events and see if we can’t get enough interest to get a club pitch. Or at least meet up as a club.

Hello Tristian, The videos don’t work for me, but judging from the photos, the lip looks sufficient to renew the discs. You have to consider the on going wear situation at the end of the life of the pads you are going to replace. Noise? If you are intending to buy discs and pads, then I’m currently ‘experimenting’ with Brembo - to good effect. You could try Parts in Motion for competitive prices and good service - no personal connection. Regards, Gareth.

Hello George, How often do you use the CC? I only ask since I’ve had our non-Audi for 3 years and I’m yet to use it despite doing fairly long runs. As you say, with an anticipated bill of c half the value of the car, can you do without it?

Completely agree. Can you live without cruise control?

You will need to remove door sill trims, loosen the centre console side trims and from under the dash near glovebox.

Hello Jon, we used to attend shows and have club displays but haven't done in the last couple of years unfortunately due to low turn outs.

Thanks Steve - actually this was the second opinion as our local garage suggested the same but recommended I go to a specialist to confirm. I was hoping there might be some work-around like a reconditioned unit or some sort of part exchange. As the car itself is probably only worth about £7k if everything was working, I am not keen to spend half the car's value on one bit.