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Many thanks Richard, I thought they may have been on the car when you bought it. Cheapest option available to the seller at the time! Scorpion Verde? Not sure if this helps, but a family member has had these on a non-Audi from new, and replaced them with a matching set when the originals needed replacing. The second set has lasted longer than the first - probably due to now doing more motorway mileage, so they come with a recommendation in my experience. The current set ( which will need changing with like for like shortly) are marked M&S - Mud & Snow. I also have a similar set on our non-Audi. Good luck with it all. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Richard, Many thanks for your additional detail. It would appear that your current tyres are a lower profile than Audi recommend, and your proposed 255/40 size is what should indeed be fitted. Who fitted your current incorrect budget tyres? I could be wrong, but I fear that the slight increase in tyre profile from 35 to 40 isn’t going to give you that much improvement in ride quality. Changing wheel size to 18 inch and fitting 55 profile would be the better, but obviously far more expensive option. If it’s any consolation Richard, you aren’t the first to suffer harsh ride with the ‘fancy looking’ largest wheel option. When moving to 40 profile with your 20 inch wheels, make careful enquiries whether those tyres would be XL or not. Audi recommend XL for that profile, but that again makes for a harsher ride. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Andrew, I wasn’t as completely clear on the current situation as I am now. Re. Getting the out-of-alignment meant sorted:- a trusted local body shop maybe an alternative/ additional route. Perhaps you could keep us posted on the outcome. Kind regards, Gareth.

No further responses. What I have found:- From Audi:- Two possible alternative part numbers, so would need to get the part number off the existing alternator - then hand over £1,300. Yes, £1,300! Current option- CP in Motion lists a Bosch at a tad over £250. They say it’s the right one, but time will tell when it’s ordered and we try to fit it. Kind regards, Gareth.

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Thanks Andrew. To have smashed both wheels would suggest the impact was fairly severe. Not quite sure what ‘lv tightened….’ refers to, but may suggest some other component -? Is out of line. If it were mine, I would first be getting another four wheel alignment check carried out, and getting a print out relating to any misalignment as it is now, and then after adjustments have been made. Recommendations in Bristol? Don’t know, I’m afraid. There are numerous 4 wheel alignment outfits in most towns/cities, but the equipment is only as good as the people who use them. Incase it helps, I use my local ATS, since I trust them and they are thorough and take time to explain their findings. What they are like in your area -?? It’s probably me, but I don’t use Kwik Fit. I find them ‘too commercial’ and want to ‘sell’ you what they think you need. Of course they may be right, but… Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chris, Should be listed in the handbook. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Toby, How much coolant is it losing over say 200 miles or per week? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chris, Do you need to find an exact colour name and code for this car because you know it needs paintwork attention? Unlikely?? Do you just want to know out of interest? If so, just ring the selling dealer and ask them for the paint code. They should be able to give you the actual colour name from thar code, but on the off chance you say they don’t have a colour name, then this can easily be obtained from the code via. a Google search. Let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Luiz, Without wishing to be patronising, if you have looked after this car as well as you’ve written the description - and I’m sure you have - then someone is in for a good buy. I really hope it finds a home where it will continue to be appreciated. Good luck with finding it a good home, although I don’t think you will need it. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Richard, Apologies, but that isn’t the way to go with tyre pressures. There is only one correct procedure and that is to adhere to the pressure stated in the handbook/ label on car. Do you know what that recommended pressure is? Have you got an answer for us whether your current tyres are XL or not, or run-flat or no? Can you come back to us on these points. Kind regards, Gareth.

They are not XL or even run-flat are they Richard? If so, both will have an adverse effect on ride quality. 40 psi seems high to me, but I dint know. Is that the handbook/sticker recommended pressure? Kind regards, Gareth.

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Thanks Lee, ‘Only ever had advisories for tyres’. Just saying it as I see it - careful owners respect their tyres and don’t present cars for MOT’s with tyres near the limit. Obviously I don’t know what the wording actually says, but if there were repeated references to uneven tyre wear then that would ring some bells with me. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chris, Thanks for advertising your car, but you will need to list far more details of the car, and hopefully some photos to generate sufficient interest. You will also need to state an acceptable price so that yourself and interested parties are not messed about. If you genuinely don’t know what will be acceptable then EBay may be a good place to auction it so that it finds its value. Could you please come back to us with the above details. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. I have removed your e-mail contact from this open form in the best interests of your security. Interested parties can contact you via. a PM.

Hello Andrew, Many thanks for joining. When you say you have spent a fortune with Audi, could you itemise what you have had done, particularly in relation to suspension and steering components. Also tyre brands and tread across each axle, and pressures used. Tyre profiles? When you say it feels horrible to drive - could you be more specific with what your discontents are. Mileage? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Richard, If you increase the tyre profile, you will increase the overall ‘rolling diameter’ and this will affect gearing etc. - so not recommended. The way forward would be to fit smaller diameter wheels ( with then the correctly increased profile tyres). Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello C ? I have removed your e-mail contact from this open forum. Interested parties can contact you by PM. Would you be kind enough to correctly fill in your profile please. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Fakher, I think it’s time for you to do your homework. LUK is a prime brand, so I would go with that. There are cheaper alternatives, but I wouldn’t fit them. LUK should do a kit which will include the release bearing/ concentric slave cylinder - same thing. Suggest you search EBay and/or other factors such as Car Parts in Motion - there are more. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello P, I think we can all sympathise with your plight, but regrettable the car is 2 years out of warranty, and Audi can and have dismissed their responsibility. Whether some ‘carefully worded legal assistance’ might reap some benefit is again debatable but might be worth a try. Is the local garage you used for the last service VAT registered? Did they use Audi approved oils and filters? Do you have the receipt? Yes to all will add to your case. I guess we are talking manual gearbox- ? Your local specialist - what does refurbished amount to? Perhaps you can come back to us P. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Any reason you are being shy with your identity and location?

Hello Lee, If you work on the principle that sellers say anything about service history until you ask to see the evidence, then you need to see the evidence! Have you studied the on-line MOT history? Is the seller an Audi dealership? If not, the pre-sales service usually equals an oil and filter change. You are right - this comparatively low annual mileage vehicle should have been on an annual service schedule, but it’s obviously been on the cheaper option service schedule. Probably company owned or ex PCP. Do you know-? Kind regards, Gareth.

In view of the amount of dismantling involved, it would not make sense to just renew the release bearing assembly. But it’s your and your mechanic’s choice.

Hello Lee, As you say, it’s been on a Longlife service schedule which is likely to have resulted in it being serviced around 18k miles and 36k - so yes, it would be due again now. Have you requested, and seen, a print out of the service history? Are they now going to renew the air and pollen filters at this service they are going to do - also the brake fluid. I guess this engine runs on a chain rather than a belt - ? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Fakher, It would be false economy not to replace the flywheel at the mileage of you car, when the clutch is replaced. It wouldn’t surprise me if you mechanic were to say they wouldn’t replace the clutch without replacing the flywheel Kind regards, Gareth.

Well worth searching on EBay Martin. Kind regards, Gareth.