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Dear audi owners club members. I would like to introduce myself. I am a first time Audi owner and have recently aquired a project 1998 Audi Cabriolet 2.6l (I always liked the shape when the roof is down) and more by chance than intention a 2013 A6 avant allroad 2.8l, japanese import, which appears to be in good nick. I am in the north of Scotland and an looking forward to meet fellow enthusiasts in the region. Together with a friend we drove both cars up from England. The cabriolet looked better in the pictures and had some immediate issues (Boot and roof not opening etc) some I have been able to solve. I am hoping to use the cabriolet over the summer with minor intervention and start restoration in the autumn. Hopefully the A6 Avant behaves as it looks and does only require regular servicing.

Worth trying Ali express James. I’ve had mud flaps off them for the non-Audi at a fraction of the main dealer cost, and I don’t have any criticism of the quality. Not sure what they for yours, but worth a search. Regards, Gareth.

I’m not planning on selling the A4 anytime soon, it took ages to find, panoramic, electric towbar, virtual dash, etc. Servicing is key, but we’ll see how tax regimes in the future work, as often it’s just too expensive. Brother used to have 3.0TDI X5, but road tax was getting daft, plus it used to eat tyres.

Have you read the earlier responses?

... I think you will miss the 3.0 TDi. I only seem to be putting AdBlu in about every 20k, and am still getting some ridiculously good mpg on longer runs (for a 2100kg A8). I'm keeping the Audi extended warranty going as it doesn't have to be diesel parts that are expensive. My last Volvo hybrid would have cost me £2500 for an air con compressor , which were known to fail. Similar money for a matrix LED Audi headlight! I kept my previous A6 Allroad going to 160k - servicing every 10k

Ben. What is the point of asking a question if you do not read and reply to the comments?

I purchased an Audi A1 in October 25 it’s the black edition TFSI 35 automatic I’ve had a drivers door fault message come up since December the car has been in 3 times they replaced the door lock first then it came up again so they change the module and the fault appeared again on the dash so they replaced the wiring loom from the module to the lock and it still hasn’t fixed it, so I’m waiting now for the tech team to get back.

Older cars have rattles because things are worm out or loose. It's time consuming to fix but there can be easy gains. Putting aside the likelihood window guides are worn out , start instead with checks. Wiggle everything you can from doors,hinges catches handles etc. You'll likely find one is loose. You have to be the investigator. Try also shining a torch into door interior with window fully down ... which may help you spot internal parts loose. I've often taken off a door's interior panels to find parts loose behind ..., spare bolts dropped inside doors and other rattle causes. Next is door alignment. If hinges are worn doors may have dropped and guides on bodywork may rub a lot. You may find a need to relocate guides. A trick to correct worn hinges allowing a small drop , is to loosen the bolts holding the bottom hinge to the body. Insert one cardboard shim between hinge and body and all the slack from wear may go. Its crude but works. Oil hinges and catches next. Finally the worn the fur/felt inside door guides may also be matted and gummed up. If you decide you may renew them anyway, you can take risks first. On a hot summers day a strong washing up liquid and water solution can be run down window edges to clean guides inside doors. Await 24 hours for all to dry out afterwards. Then a light clear silicon machine oil can be run into guides , just a little , and you may all then seems perfect. I hope some ideas work. As always take your time.

So the charging is controlled by a phone app? You did not mention that earlier. That makes things more complicated because it introduces another failure point. If it is the Audi application I suggest you take the matter up with Audi. I seem to recall reading of similar problems reported here, so it may pay you to search these forums.

I echo the comments about annual servicing being better for the car than extended intervals, and independent garages being better than main dealers.

Audi’s service plans are very expensive. They are designed to appeal to new owners and usually a bolt on package that some people accept at purchase, especially when spending thousands on a car. The reality is somewhat different. Let’s break it down. The basic plan is £719 for two years. That buys you an oil service (basically oil and filter) and an inspection service (oil, air and pollen filter) every 9,300 miles. I’m sure there was a query on the site recently as it didn’t include spark plugs. Usually due at 40k miles. https://www.audi.co.uk/en/owners/service-and-maintenance/service-plans/ Main Audi dealer doesn’t not buy expertise. Like Frank, I moved away from main dealer garages probably 30 years ago. I can see past the branded coffee cups and courtesy wash and vacuum, and know that the £200+ per hour rate, a fraction will go to the technician. The rest pays for the franchise running costs, plus a healthy profit. As the car is new, then find a garage you trust, preferably Audi or VAG independent that know what they are doing. I’ve had similar experiences with BMW as my wife has a i3 REx. Great car and the support or rather lack of it from the main dealer was evident when there was an issue withe the generator engine. They failed to fix after three attempts. That was their master tech too. Spent over £1k and said never again. Bought ISTA software, so service both my wife’s car and VCDS to run my own. Not suggesting you break out the spanners. Maintain the warranty, especially if the car is is mild hybrid. That tech is increasingly complex. Anyway enjoy that new car feeling.

Good morning James I have just read your post this morning with interest and as you reside in Hampshire as do I, may I put an alternative to you regards the future servicing of your lovely new A6 ? I do understand your desire to look after your car and make sure it works well for many years. I am 78 years of age and have been fortunate enough to have been the owner of many fine cars in my long life, all purchased new. I stopped using Main Dealer servicing over 20 years ago and the reasons are that I refuse to pay the exhorbitant rates that they charge and also.....and just as importantly.... I'm not convinced that they offer the finest levels of expertise . Since 2006 I have owned 2 VW Phaetons, 1 Audi A8, and 2 Audi Q8's . At the moment I am the happy owner of an S5 Avant that I took delivery of four weeks ago. All of these cars were purchased new and I chose to not service any of them with Main Dealers. All were serviced and maintained to a very high level at The Village Garage Bishops Waltham. I like many other " petrol heads " on this website am not convinced by the long service regimes that Audi supposedly recommend. I endorse everything that Sparticus said in his reply to you. He's a good bloke and knows what he's doing ! So, all my cars that I have listed have had services and particuarly oil changes every 7/8000 miles. The Village Garage has been running for many years and has a fine reputation. The owner is a guy called Matt who is very clever and knowledgeable guy. And just as importantly he is a car guy who loves all things to do with high end expensive cars. I trust him completely in looking after my cars and being ultra careful when they are with him. He , in fact runs an Audi SQ5 as his personal car. Matt uses all Audi parts and as he is a listed Audi / Porsche/ VW/ Skoda specialist , you will not invalidate your Audi warranty by taking it there. Matt is able to log and reset your Audi service indicator. So, it's just a thought and I do hope you don't mind me throwing my 2 penneth in here. The plusses for me are that I believe that my car will be serviced and maintained at a higher level than it would be at an Audi Dealership and I save a ton of money as Matts rates are far lower than Audis. My missis and I have been touring Germany in the car twice a year for many years now. Our next trip which will be for 4 weeks and cover over 2000 miles will be in October and I will schedule my S5's first service with Matt just before we go. By then he will have done about 5000 miles so a complete oil change and an inspection to make sure all is well. Finally an added bonus is that Bishops Waltham is a lovely little town so whilst Matt is working on your car, you can have a quiet stroll and have a coffee and breakfast there. The above is just a thought.....and I dont have any shares in the Village Garage just in case you were suspicious 🙂 Frank