R Ingram

Thanks I have booked in for engine diagnostics thanks

Thank you for the reply I have found private Audi specialist in Tadley I have booked in with them for full engine diagnostic check as they have done this before so need to be 100% sure of the problem before they start many thanks

Hi Gareth thank you for the reply .I bought the Q7 July last year with 65000 miles ,last serviced 10/07/25 . noticed the slight rattle after a few days when starting up one morning with the door open only on first start up particularly when cold .It’s not any worse now than when I bought it . Recently I put it into a local garage for a leaking injection seal . hasn’t used any oil since last service was only after a conversation with the service manger I was then advised of the complexities of repair . Unfortunately not a job they have undertaken. I wanted to find out more so started asking around and was recommended Audi owners club . If anyone can recommend a competent mechanic /garage to diagnose, and quote cost of repair it would be appreciated. many thanks

Hi Gareth thank you for the reply .I bought the Q7 July last year with 65000 miles ,last serviced 10/07/25 . noticed the slight rattle after a few days when starting up one morning with the door open only on first start up particularly when cold .It’s not any worse now than when I bought it . Recently I put it into a local garage for a leaking injection seal . hasn’t used any oil since last service was only after a conversation with the service manger I was then advised of the complexities of repair . Unfortunately not a job they have undertaken. I wanted to find out more so started asking around and was recommended Audi owners club . If anyone can recommend a competent mechanic /garage to diagnose, and quote cost of repair it would be appreciated. many thanks

Audi Q7 2014 3.0 TDI Quattro I have been told a rattle lasting a second or 2 is probably timing chain is their any advice