My beloved 2011 Q5 needs work doing. I have had it 5 years & looked after it well. Always had the work done at my local Audi garage. Last week I paid to have it looked over by Audi as it was making a noise which turned out to be the wheel bearing. Audi cam tells me..,,
It needs a replacement wheel bearing, a cv boot replacement, an intermediate steering column replacement & replacement bump stops.
Audi have quoted me £2000.
My independent garage has quoted £1000.
I am debating fixing it as the mileage is so high at 148,000. Plus if I use the independent garage will the parts be good enough, I have always had issues with the CV boots splitting on this car as I live down a very pot holey lane. I worry that 3rd party ones will be even more short lived.
Is it time to get another used car & trade mine in or fix it cheaply & keep it going as at least I know what is wrong with this car?
How many miles can a Q5 do?