Duckie155

Thanks for the reply. I went to look at a few cars at FOW today but my worry is that I don’t know the car’s history. As you say at least I know my own car. I’ll look into the stretchy cv boots , thanks for the tip. the steering wheel does have a lot of play in it so I think something is wrong with it. As time is passing I am occasionally noticing a grinding when I turn. I still can’t decide what to do for the best!

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?