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I had an Octavia collected a couple of weeks ago and although distanced, I watched the assessor. I feel it's important to at least let them know you are interested in their findings. They vary wildly sadly although they all comply with BVRLA guidelines some are more 'bothered' than others, we use Arval, Lex and Network Lease I sent a Golf back with a rear bumper that obviously needed replacement (split) and the charge was only a couple of hundred pounds. I sent a Caddy back with a missing parking sensor, the invoice was £12.00 !! (bizare and it even detailed what it was for, so not a typo) More recently I was in the office on a call when they came and they noted some marking to an Octavia bonnet, I went out and it was bird !Removed!, albeit a bit dollop but I wiped it off and questioned the guy, his answer was, yeah it usually etches. I used to have the cars tarted up prior to returning them, including bit's of paint as they have 90-160k on when we return but over the past few years I've stopped this and taken the hit instead and I think I'm quids in. The most I've paid is £1300 on a 155k golf with a hard life, the last one went back @ £138 and I now budget £500 per vehicle. Also remember they have it in the T's and C's that they will do a proper check back at the depot and I've had a couple of charges afterwards, but they will always send you a report with photo's of any damage etc. so take good photo's of every panel/wheel before they go. I agree it can be quite concerning but don't be afraid to question them, I have and have had bit's knocked off. The below was the last one, the dent was a trolley ding so happy @ £26 and the wheels were quite bad

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Hi, I deal with a small (8 cars) fleet @ work and ime this wouldn't be an issue tbf, in fact I wish all ours were that good. It may be noted but I doubt they would invoice for it.

I also have an upgraded sub in the boot, small and compact and the difference is great considering the relatively low cost. Just seen here on the left:

I have had a 272bhp A7 for just over 2 years, it's been relatively faultless in that time and is an excellent machine. It had 32k on when I bought it and it's now showing 83k but I'm now ready for a change and it's a massive quandary as the A7 ticks so many boxes for me (main one being 4x4 and a good quiet cruiser as mine has the double glazing) I'd highly recommend them, you won't be disappointed, just look for a full SH including the gearbox (every 38k on mine)

I've had my A7 for nearly 4 months now and I'm back on the auto trader looking for another 5 series, other than the quattro I preferred my 5 series in every way.

Looks superb and I love the trim.

Lovely colour

Worth speaking to the police and checking there have been no markers put on the number plate, otherwise you may get stopped.

I'm similar, albeit a nicer than some tool (all cars are not the same) and I do look after my tools.

Lots of reflection from the dash?

I love black cars, but it was the only colour I unticked on my Autotrader etc. searches, I could never live with one. They look great for 10 minutes then a waft of dust comes along.. it would do my !Removed! in

Thanks, it did, it's now had bird crap all over it (carefully soaked and removed) Not sure but I reckon silver cars attract birds to release their guts, my theory is they think they are flying over water? I had a pan roof previously and that was terrible for attracting bird cack

Right I'll start and apologies if there is a similar thread lurking somewhere... Gave mine a wash and coated the wheels with some Gtechniq C2

If it goes away on pressing the clutch could it be the clutch release bearing?

As above I have a massive cross section of music on the HDD and also on a USB stick, from AC/DC through Fleetwood Mac to Jess Glynne and even some classical stuff like Vivaldi 4 seasons. Life's too short not to listen to all sorts...

Hi Mark, I used OBDeleven to code the car, now the key opens and closes the windows. Details here (I have no affiliation to it) https://obdeleven.com/en/content/7-app-and-features

Glad you have it sorted, this is why I rarely if ever use dealers, I prefer to build a relationship with a specialist and speak eye to eye with the guy holding the spanners. What about the speeding in the 30mph zones?

I'd put money on it being the camber and I'd be looking at decent 4 wheel alignment (Hunter ideally), it doesn't take much for them to wear like that especially if the car geometry has already been altered with the lowering and different wheels it'd be a no brainer. I had a 5 series touring that wore the rears on the inside due to the factory setup camber, but it took around 25k before they were noticeable.

I have a 2015 A7 and had to code them to open on the key.

I'd be weary of people asking too many questions, a friend had his A6 Allroad in a pub car park whilst he visited (he owns a few) later that evening as he got home he was robbed on his driveway of some cash, luckily it was only a small amount. On reviewing the pub cctv someone with a dog kicked a ball underneath his car in the car park and whilst faffing underneath for the ball had placed a tracking device under it (later removed by the police) he was lucky they didn't harm him (he's 70) but they were very threatening. This could also have been so easy (and common) for them to come and take his car.

Can't say for sure but in my previous 5 series after a long hot journey then I could hear the fan coming from the media player/hdd, never got round to cleaning it out.

I had a 5 series before and a nice touch was you could set the height of the tailgate 'rise' on the iDrive, great if you have a low garage etc.

Hi John, welcome to the forums. Will the tailgate lift if you give it some gentle assistance, maybe a safety limit switch somewhere? I'm new to the A7 but did notice the tailgate opens and closes slowly compared to the last few cars I've had, I attributed this to the sheer size of it and the angle, previous cars have all been estates so much smaller and vertical.

I actually bought some quattro stickers for my back doors but I've not got round to fitting them, also I'm not sure if I will... Similar to these...