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Thanks Richard. I must admit I do like my cheese with a glass of Port.

Hi. Just arranged a mini road trip to the West Country. Day 1. Travel To St Austell to stay overnight in 16th century pub. Stopping at Exeter Services for a recharge. Day 2. Travel to The Eden Project, then on to The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Mevagissey. Back to the pub overnight. Day3. Travel to The Cheddar Gorge, stopping at Exeter Services for recharge. Then home. Possibly stopping at Fleet or Cobham Services for a quick charge. Might not sound much but it just takes a bit more organising than just stopping for fuel. This comes down to the problem of only being able to charge to 80% at the moment.

Tony

Car was returned today, no problems. Nicely valeted and fully charged. (80% only) 

It is a bit. But, Audi South East said they can do the checks in a day, which is better. so, it is booked in this Wednesday 2nd July.  

Hi. Just received a letter from Audi UK recalling my car yet again. "Checking High Voltage Battery" The car has to be in the workshop for at least 4 days, Audi say that you WILL be given a courtesy car, but we will see if Audi South East renege on this as usual to me. On reading the letter it seems that the car will need to go into the workshop for 4 days for battery checks every 90 days until they release the new delayed diagnosis soft ware. Until then it says "Do not charge beyond 80%". So now I have a car which which cost me £85k, and will be in and out of the workshop and only 80% range.

Tony

Hi Tony. Sounds OK to me. But I am no mechanic either. The other thing is, how many miles and how much.

Tony

Hi Andreas. I have the app and it is very useful. I can't remember how I got it though. I have found the Audi Help line very helpful, I know others have not. I think the App is free.

Tony

Hi

The Bromley Motoring Pageant is on 27th July. It is down at The South of England Show Ground now. I used to show my Lotus there, so I had a E-Mail to from them for this year. I replied to tell them the Lotus was gone but I now have the Audi E Tron GT. Much to my surprise they want me to show it as the "Way to the Future". I will send you the pictures.

Tony

Thanks for your response.

Tony

No they didn't. I would have taken that if I could.

Tony

First of all I must thank you all for the imput into my Insurance woes. I have now received my new renewal quote from Admiral. It has come in a few pence short of £2k. Which I am more than happy about. So I go on another year driving my fabulous E-Tron GT.

Tony

Hi Dan. No, you just said that you were unable to offer me cover. I know that the problem is that I am 81 years old driving a high powered car. Also unfortunately I picked up a speeding ticket last month which was most annoying. I was taking my son and his wife to Gatwick at 03.40 in the morning and set a camera off in Selsdon. It clocked me at 34 mph!!! and I got a £100 fine and 3 points for that. I know that the insurance is going to expensive but I have a car which is my pride and joy. I have had it 2 years now and have only done 6100 miles so it is not as if I am chasing up and down motorways with it.

Tony

I think you are correct Gareth. What really upsets me is that when I thought things are jogging along nicely my wife became ill and unable to get about, hence the A6 Avant for her mobility scooter. Then unfortunately she passed away in 2022. I thought I would get myself a car completely for me, and now people are trying to take that away from me as well. Sorry went off on a tangent. I'll keep you in the loop.

Tony

I did think of a classic, but I'll wait until Admiral confirm my renewal cost. 

Thanks Cliff, I tried Adrian Flux, another one that wouldn't cover me.

Tony

Hi Gareth.

Just tried Darwin, answered all their questions. Result was.......... We are sorry, but we cannot offer you insurance on this occasion.  I am going to buy a Smart!  Not really.

Tony

It has come to that time of year when I sit in my office at home for hours on end looking for the best deal to insure my E-Tron G.T. Dead line is June 28th, still waiting for Admiral's renewal quote, but the online figures are coming out at about £2700+. It is a good job I like the G.T. Especially as in March it will need to be taxed which will be £195 plus £415 luxury car tax. These insurance companies just don't like us older chaps. Who don't drive at excessive speed, and are not going to wrap it round the nearest lamp post. 

Tony 

I also have a private plate for sale. It is Y1KJT. I am looking for approx £3000-£4000. It is on a retention certificate.

Hi Ian

When I had my A6 it was on a tag with the spare keys.

Not while I had the car. I may well be wrong, but I seem to remember the guy telling me that the cabling was already in the roof as it was part of the loom for the rear of the car. The installation at home only took about 1.5 hours so that well may have been the case. Tony

I had my camera fitted by Autologics in my A6 Avant. I remember two things the techy said. The cabling was routed through the roof lining, and that the clips holding the trim on would take you fingers off if you were not careful. 

Thanks Cliff. That is exactly as I thought.

Hi.

 I managed to scruff my offside rear wheel in a car park recently. It was not suitable for a refurb so I purchased a new wheel complete with worn tyre. (£200 Ebay). I am going to have my original tyre fitted to this wheel. Should I change the tyre info transmitted from my original wheel to the new wheel? 

I would just like to ask. Why? The A6 Avant has quite a low profile and wide stance already. I am probably "old Skool" but I think some of these modifications ask the chassis and axles to do things that they were not originally designed for, and could cause premature failures of some components.

Hi

I agree with Steve. Wheel spacers put undue load on the axle bearings, and you would probably have to declare them to your insurance company as well.

Hi Steve. I have used Autologics and they are nationwide.