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Edit: I may have this wrong. Can anyone with a later Q5 please confirm whether the jack is a scissor jack, or the type that opens to a V shape, resembling half a scissor jack (this is the one known as the widow maker). I have seen both types advertised but have a feeling the later model came with a proper scissor jack/ Any help appreciated.

I've sourced a collapsible spare wheel for my Q5 and now need a jack. The standard Audi jacks are commonly called widow makers because they are considered by many to be inherently unstable and unsafe, the design resembling half a scissor jack. Has anyone acquired an alternative, perhaps a scissor jack? The disadvantage will be that it's unlikely to fit the foam cutout in the boot, but I'd prefer to have a jack I can have some confidence in.

Mine did it, on a regular basis, from inside the house, around 30 metres away.

My A4 was always doing this and it was the fob being too sensitive to the touch. My Q5 button must be pressed twice to open the boot, much better. I don't know whether you can programme yours to do the same to eliminate this?

After a lot of research (too much probably) I traded in my Audi A4 2.0 tfsi Avant of four years for a 23 model Q5 Tfsi. You never know whether a car is right for you until you've had it a while but early impressions are positive. I knew the Q5 had over 65 ps more than the A4 but thought the extra weight would blunt most of that power. I was wrong, this thing really flies with little throttle input and I have to constantly watch my speed. The refinement is at least as good as the A4 if not better, very impressive. The surprising thing is that I actually find the Q5 easier to drive than the A4, partly because the searing position in the A4 seemed low, even by estate car standards. I decided on the tfsi because I like the way that diesel cars drive, but I do low mileage, so can take the hit on fuel consumption. Also, when I read about Q5 problems o forums, they are invariably related to diesel engines, albeit not necessarily newer cars. I need to work out how to fit a space saver spare in the boot, it'll probably have to be a collapsible type and I'm hoping to pick up a second hand one if I can ensure the specs are correct, the one from Audi being a complete and utter rip off. The colour I went for is Glacier White metallic and having seen photos, I was very pleased when I saw it in person. It really shines after the Ibis White on the A4. The design of the Q5 is not a new one but I like it, and see it as purposeful rather being over styled like some of its rivals.

You did, and it's appreciated. I will indeed become an active member. Modern cars are complex and a little knowledge can go a long way. It's often possible to learn more from other owners than from main dealers, who can be less helpful, and sometimes, less knowledgeable.

Absolutely no need to apologise Gareth. It would take more than that to offend me. I look set to buy a Q5 in the next few weeks and I'm sure I'll manage if I have any queries.

Not sure if that's a dig at what seemed like a perfectly reasonable original post, or at those who criticised the OP (me) for not contributing, despite not yet owning a Q5.

Firstly, I did google it extensively and I did find a lot of information about dpf/egr issues. What I did not find was information relating to more recent cars/newer models. I made this reference to newer engines clear in my post. I have no idea what the different engine designations are, I prefer to refer to the year of a car. I thought it was reasonable to find how many owners of more recent cats have had issues, to get a feel for how widespread they are/or not. I think your sarky, passive aggressive comment assuming I can't be arsed to do my own research is unnecessary and unhelpful. I think I prefer no response.

Good point, but as I don't yet own a Q5 but am looking to buy, I obviously have questions but can't help with answers. I have contributed plenty on other forums, for which I am or have been an owner

I don't really understand it. Q5 owners have spent more than they need to on their cars, so are clearly not just buying a "white goods" car to get from A to B. many owners seem enthusiastic about their cars, yet seem unwilling to share experiences and opinions. The Lexus owners club, for example, are far fewer in number, but they are far more responsive. It's a pity, because having looked at many options to replace my A4 Avant, I've just about decided that the Q5 TFSi will suit my needs. I just need to decide between the Sport and S Line, as I want good ride comfort.

No doubt a psychologist would read something into it. The type of people who buy Audis vs Skoda, Lexus, Jaguar, Mercedes owners etc. Audi owners having enough time to read posts but not to respond (speaking as someone who's owned all these marques).

I think this deserves its own thread. This is easily the most disappointing car forum I've ever used. My most recent post about potential DPF issues on newer engines received no responses except for a supportive comment from an admin. There must be lots of you with diesel engines out there. It seems that plenty will read posts but almost none will respond to offer advice or share experiences, good or bad. Looking back over the forum, some posts have hundreds of views with few or no replies. This is not what car forums are about, people. I've previously used Lexus, Jaguar, Skoda etc. forums and they are a lot more helpful. I'm a big Audi fan, I've had an Audi 90 and several A4's, and I'm now considering a Q5, so it's disappointing.

Thank you for that Gareth, I appreciate it. I was a member of the Lexus owners club forum for many years and had the opposite experience. People seemed happy to help out there and share their experience, as was I.