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Thanks for the reply Steve, I'd love to hear from any other members that have found themselves in a similar position, what solution they opted for and how they currently feel about their decision upon reflection.

💯 percent you'd rightly expect a failed MOT yet they presented me with a full 12 month MOT.

Absolutely not, they called me and I told them not to touch the cats until I got there in person to make the decision, what makes it worse is that they had confirmed some 12mths earlier that the cats were fine 🤷🏽‍♂️

Should point out that this garage had my car for 15mths! They provided me with a valid MOT! After they smashed the cats out!!

Picked the car up a few weeks back but wasn't sure how I felt. I've driven it home and is crazy loud, long story short the garage took it upon themselves to remove the internals of the catalytic converters without any authorisation from myself. The whole rebuild process has been very stressful with this particular garage. The actual rebuild seems OK but the ecu is locked so they cannot delete the lambda sensors which is effecting the driving experience when you're downshifting approaching roundabouts etc. So im now considering non payment of their final invoice has new original cats would be 6-7k additional cost....

Just wanted a few opinions on the following based upon members past experience. My cars Catalytic converters have had the precious metals removed without my permission, now im left with a very loud car and guessing it won't be long before an error light shows. The car has a mrc stage 2+ tcu tune S4 B8 platform. 1. Do I replace with second hand original cats. 2. Would sports cats be better. 3. Straight pipe with sports cats located further down. The car has a X pipe and res delete currently but im going to add the resonators back in id prefer a quieter car with no drowning. Thanks in advance.

Leicester buddy, you?

Below is the optional extras list from Audi. Optional extras 1. Equipment and design packages -[4ZM] Black styling package [WB3] Sound package -[9VK] Bang & Olufsen sound system [WB7] Technology package - High -[UF7] Audi Music Interface (AMI) -[7D5] DVD player -[7T6] MMI navigation plus -[8YQ] Radio system for MMI plus -[QH1] Voice dialogue system 3. Wheels/tyres [PQ6] 19x8.5J 5-segment-spoke alloys -[F42] Alloy wheels 8.5J x 19 -[HL6] Tyres 255/35 R19 Y -[7K6] Tyre pressure loss indicator 23. Suspensions/brakes -[2H1] Audi drive select -[1BL] Damper control -[1N7] Dynamic steering -[GH2] quattro / sports differential 10. Seats/seating comfort [PV3] Electric fr seats, driver mem -[3L4] Electric fr seats, driver mem -[4A4] Heated front/rear seats [PS6] S sports seat -[Q4Q] S sports seats at front 11. Seat upholstery/leather trim -[N1U] Silk Nappa emb. / fr Sp seats 12. Trim -[5MK] Inlays, Carbon Atlas 19. Radio and TV systems -[QV3] DAB digital radio 22. Assistance systems -[UH2] Audi hill-hold assist -[7X4] Audi parking system plus 6. Roof systems -[3FE] Electric tilt/slide sunroof 16. Luggage securing and storage systems -[QE1] Storage package -[3X2] Through-load facility 7. Locking systems -[4F2] Advanced key 5. Mirrors -[6XL] Ext mir elec/fold/heat/dim/mem 8. Glass -[3Y2] Rear window blind - electric Colours Interior Trim Colours - Seats/Dashboard/Carpet/Headliner -[SP] spectral silver-black/black-black/black/black Exterior colours (metallic) -[2Y2Y] Glacier White, metallic Uncategorized -[8T1] Cruise control -[9ZX] Phone prep-Bluetooth interface

Hi Steve, the interior work was done by a chap who does all of Tom Hartleys cars, based in Derby, so he's very good. The garage that did my rebuild wouldn't normally undertake such a job due to time scales and how involved it would be. It's been a struggle, there's still a few discussions to be had, its not been plain sailing, but hopefully these will get sorted. I'm probably going to pick up the car this coming week so will know if she needs to go back in for anything soon. I'm thinking an agreed value of 20k would not be unreasonable in light of all the work, the transmission was sorted when I purchased the car back in 2020 under warranty.

Think they are called Highway and thankyou.

Thank you Steve! I've insured with Adrian Flux again for this year. Admiral were definitely cheaper by a large margin but they told me there book value for a vehicle like this was 8.2k I had to laugh that off, maybe for a base model that's been neglected but not this particular S4. It has 11 stamps in the book direct from Audi and only missed recently because its been off the road for 14 months during the extensive works, alot of shop hrs have gone into this including cleaning of every mechanical part.

Hi Magnet, I've recently had a complete engine rebuild at considerable cost. All the big ticket items have been replaced etc. Unfortunately the engine seized last year which required a complete rebuild starting with crankshaft, pistons, rods, block resleeving, etc all major components have been replaced and all plastic pipes etc, water pump, aux pump, thermostat, super charger bricks, complete set of new injectors, front seats reconditioned last year, its had in excess of 15k worth of work, so guess its because of my investment im seeking a higher agreed value. It's also a very well spec'd car with just under 10k worth of manufacturer optional extras including the desirable rear sports diff, MRC Stage 2+ and custom exhaust system. The car usually only covers around 2-3k miles per annum under my ownership. This will be my forever car...it maybe getting on a little now but imo its got that build quality that Audis were known for before we ended up with big chunks of plastic everywhere.

Hi Dan, I have an agreed value policy in place now. Will update photos etc once i pick my car back from the garage.

Hi all, im after a agreed valuation for insurance purposes, Adrian Flux recommended that I obtain one via the Audi owners club. Firstly have I posted in the correct area for this request? Thanks in advance