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Hello, Can you please complete your Profile, so we know your name, your location, and what engined variant you have. Thanks.

Hello Blazhe, Might be worth checking the wiring harness within the flexible length twixt body and trunk. Often the source of fractured cables. Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks Paul, Dare I say, if this was mine, I wouldn’t have been at all happy to have subjected this car to a non-variable static 2,000rpm for 2hrs., as part of a static 6 hr. running time, but too late now. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Paul, Absolutely catastrophic. Would you be able to post a clear photo of both parts of the sheared bolts? Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks for the additional information John. Am I allowed to say that in my total ignorance of architectural design, I think the building looks terrible! Please excuse this opinion John, on the basis that I’m old, and tend to say what I think. Good luck with the book. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks John - no offence made, but I think it’s only right that owners are made aware of what the situation is, in order that they can decide whether they wish to be involved or not. To try to box this up, although the arrangement will be made between yourself and the owner, any insurance cover would be between the photographer and the owner. I think you (personally and not involving the photographer) are being very fair to cover any costs, and you have now openly coloured in the relevant details to allay any suspicion. Please don’t give up hope that someone may come along to satisfy your requirements. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Victoria, Wondered how things are going with this, and whether you may be able to assist with the answers to the last couple of questions. I hope I’m not coming over as being confrontational, but I, and I guess other forum members, are completely ignorant of how the motor repair business actually works in Norway, so it would be great if you could fill in some of the interesting details for us. Many thanks and kind regards, Gareth.

What was the outcome to this Eli’s?

Hello Sathist Wondered if you now be kind enough to update us on the outcome. Many thanks and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mike, Sorry to hear of your unfortunate experience, but the good news is that you don’t have to concern yourself with the cause of the issue, or indeed it’s rectification - although it could be of interest to other forum members who’s cars are no longer under warranty. Wonder if you would be kind enough to let us know what happens. Many thanks and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Richard, Many thanks for joining and posting the detail. It would indeed be a great shame to have to scrap it, but you have been very realistic with your anticipated outlay - I would add battery to the list. Some questions which might help interested members would include, how long it’s been off the road, and can we take it it has spent much of its life outside rather than undercover? If you don’t get any meaningful interest from forum member, I would be giving the car a good valet to enhance its appeal, and listing it on EBay to test the response there. Good luck with finding it a new home. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks John, but presumably you wouldn’t want this registered in the last weeks of this year as opposed to 1st Jan on? Yes, I know registration sequences will be the same, but I’m yet to come across anyone who doesn’t describe their car by actual year of registration, so if registered late in Dec. it will be described as a 2023 car, and ‘one year old in Jan.! Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Sam - repeating :- It appears ( from the photo) that it’s an owner- added door protection strip and should not be the cause of any undue concern. Glad you have done on your homework and are otherwise happy with what that has provided you with. The point that would concern me (as has been mentioned) is why this 3 year old vehicle has been sentenced to auction rather than being retained for retail -? Pardon my ignorance but where are you based, and do you have access to the last owner’s contact details? Good luck with it all. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello John, With a view to best securing forum members interests, and so that they can better decide whether they want to be involved or not:- Are you going to be ensuring all insurance liabilities are covered? Will you just be meeting member’s out of pocket expenses, or will you be offering payment for their time and inconvenience. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Eric, Welcome and thanks for joining. Sorry to hear of your issue, but glad you will be returning it to the Audi dealer (where you had it serviced?). Apologies for the potentially pessimistic suggestion ( and I don’t have any undue support for the servicing dealers) but be prepared to be told that this doesn’t have any connection with the service work carried out - which is not unheard of, since the EHB is not really a serviceable function. Hopefully it can be easily rectified with some manipulation rather than replacement parts. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on Eric. Kind regards, Gareth.

Sunroof on your car? Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Could you please complete your profile for us.

It seems you are referring to the ‘slide-on?) door edge protectors then Samanuel. If so, they appear to be just that, and probably something that an owner has added. Apologies, but I cannot add anything else if that is what you are referring to. Are you able to see the service history and history of ownership before bidding? Good luck with your proposed purchase. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Samanuel, Apologies for the poor response, I’m struggling to fully understand exactly what you are referring to - the areas you have highlighted appear to draw attention to the door shut gaps, but your text talks about a line going through the whole outside part of the doors. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, One parking sensor from a main dealer will probably cost you north of £100, but worth checking. I bought a generic one off EBay for our 2006 for less than £15, and it even had the VAG part number cast into it! It will need to be colour coded with an aerosol, but that’s simple enough. Reading back you say it’s unclipped, and if so, have you tried pushing it back in. If it doesn’t clip back, then it suggests the clips on the sensor have broken, and it will need to be replaced. Since it won’t/ might not clip back in, can you pull it out enough to disconnect it? If so, its replacement should be simple, and I’d be surprised if it needs coding. Why not nip it around to an independent - now that you are armed with the information - and see what they quote you. Same with bodyshop if you feel you want to. Let us know how you get on Mark. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jon, Welcome, and thanks for joining. Getting the alternator output checked would be a great point to start from. Halfords (shops) should be able to do that for you, and check the battery efficiency at the same time, although the battery efficiency will obviously be compromised if the alternator output is below par. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

OK. Unless you drive ‘enthusiastically’ ( in which case have a look at EBC), then Brembo seem to be good value/quality. My search always starts with reputable suppliers on EBay. You could also try Car Parts in Motion - I’ve used these to good effect, making sure you choose quality brands. Just come back if you are unsure. I’m sure you will get additional suggestions from other members. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Nigel, To best advise, are you looking to buy discs and pads as cheaply as you can get them, or are you looking for recommendations where to get good quality components from? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, Are you talking about one of the parking sensors? Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. No offence meant, but ‘This pigeon was stuck in the front grille….I’ve cleaned it up a bit….! I know what you mean, but quite funny when first read.

Hello Dave, Gary is thankfully offering the same service explanation/advice as I am. The answer to annual ( which it should be at 9K) or Longlife really rests without asking questions - if you go for the quoted plan price. My bet is that if you ask them for an annual service plan, then ( understandably) the price is going to increase. As I said, if you are not going to be buying it, then you opt for the cheapest plan which will satisfy the conditions of lease. If you decide to buy it at the end of the lease, it will be under-serviced in terms of its best interest. Sorry to repeat the above Dave, but the decision can now only rest with you as to whatever you choose. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Peter, Head gasket should be fine at 40K - as should the cap, but worth a try I guess. Just a thought ( and it’s late in the day for thinking at my age! ) - oil cooler?? Worth having a Google-? Kind regards, Gareth.