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Hi, We are shipping a US purchased and based 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro to Europe where my parents are returning for retirement. We have a local mechanic who suggested we take the common parts back with us as they are easier/cheaper to source in the US. The spare parts he recommended include: - Breaks - Timing belt - Struts - Tires (all weather tires) - Clutch What would be a good model/place for these parts? The car has 85k miles it has been regularly maintained (we owned it for last 10 years), what other parts/regular maintenance would be anticipate in the next 30k miles? Thanks

Hi, We want to upgrade the stereo on our Audi A4 2.0T which currently has the basic Symphony radio (non-Bose) which a unit that has Carplay, Bluetooth phone and audio support. We would like to retain the steering wheel control of the volume and next track if possible. Ideally, would like a wireless Carplay unit that also has a good amp. What do people think between the following units for the A4: Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX Alpine iLX-107 Sony XAV-AX1000 I like the Sony unit because it has the volume knob built in and I can plug in the carplay unit up front instead of running a USB connection elsewhere. Please let me know of any experience with the Carplay units. Thanks,

Hi, I am looking for a second hand A3, vintage 2009-2011. My budget is ~£6000. The priority is reliability followed by low insurance and tax. I was thinking 1.6 or 1.9TDI on a 2009 with sub 100k milage. 1. For 2009-2012 vintage, what is the best vintage in terms of reliablity? 2. Which engine is recommended, 1.6, 1.9 or 2.0 TDI or petrol engine? Slight preference for TDI engines. Thanks