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Yes Alan.

I think this might be a difficult one to answer Andrew, but let’s live in hope. 
Too late now, but my procedure is to use a series of envelopes and mark them with the appropriate fixing locations. I’ve seen plenty of mechanics just throwing them into a pile on the bulkhead or similar. That is not for me, since I’m not too clever in remembering exactly what has come from where. 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

Thanks Dave, but I don’t do pretty sures, we need to deal only in confirmed fact on here, otherwise they are assumptions. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

This is not unique to Audi John, but I think it’s fair to say that the consensus of opinion is don’t treat it as if it never needs servicing. If you do, it could be at your peril. 
Where does the £1000 figure come from, and have you sought alternative quotes from other independents?

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Martin, could you please clarify your ‘engine on’. 
Thanks, Gareth. 

Hello John,

It wouldn’t surprise me that these are considered to be safety features, and as such should not be removed in consideration of their designed purpose.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hell Martin,

Are you talking the 12.9v with the engine running? ‘Engine on’ is rather ambiguous. 
If it were mine, I would first take the car to an Halfords store and get the battery efficiency checked there. Also ask them to check the alternator output at the same time. 
I wouldn’t take it to a local garage and get ‘diagnostics’ carried out. At best they are likely to inform you the battery is duff and probably fit a ‘best deal for them at their motorfactors’. 
If Halfords declares the battery and/or alternator to be defective, please come back to us before committing to purchase any part or repair. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Price Chris please? 

Any good reason not to renew the thermostat on this 10. year old car, when the symptoms are not untypical of a falling one? 

David,

Sorry to be pedantic, but when you say ‘trade sale’ do you mean you bought it from a car sales dealer, or you bought it on a trade sale basis - I.e. with all faults, whether disclosed or undisclosed at the time of sale? 

It could just be me, but I wasn’t aware that this was a just-purchased vehicle, but more a just- serviced ( in ownership) one. 

Thanks David, not so much a refund, but to arrange with whoever serviced the car to sort the issue out. 
Can we take it there wasn’t this issue with it before it was serviced? 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

p.s. You need to ensure you top up p/ recheck the oil before taking it back. 

Andrew:- What sort of additional information?

Victoria:- when did you actually buy it, from a dealer or private sale? 

Under the reservoir Connor. 

Well, of course, it’s up to you whether you follow the advice given or not Christer 

Welcome Connor,

Why not suspect the level ‘switch’ or its connection if you know it indicates the level is low - when it isn’t? 

Can you tell us where yours is reading then David. 

Many thanks for updating us and I too am please on the under-warranty replacement has worked out well for you. 
Re. the Q8:- what is your washing regime with the vehicle? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Frank,

Your best option is to search eBay.

Please let us know how you get on. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Edward, but what do you want the forum to do? 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Hello Daniel,

Charging the battery to prove it is serviceable is really meaningless. You need to get its efficiency measured over the important parameters, before you can eliminate it as being a contributor to your issue.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Mathew,

LUK should be able to advise you which stockists - if any - have it in stock, and if out of stock in U.K. and Continent, when it is likely to be back in stock. Does this kit include the dual mass flywheel? 
In terms of motorfactors, who have you tried? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Any progress with this Alan? 

I think the important decision is whether to keep it and spend on it, or part with it, or indeed just park it up and look at it! Obviously, you are the only one who can make that decision - we cannot do that for you. 
I think I have given you a workable way forward if you do decide to keep it.

Please let us know what you decide. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hello Christer. 
Try entering your registration number into Parts in Motion (Exeter) website. You should then be presented with a choice of brands. I tend to go with Febi. 
Please let us know how you get on. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 
p.s. Just noticed the car is 25 years old. Where have you tried and failed so far?