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Thanks Martin - it’s now clear. You would now be wise to write this as a ‘Wanted’ advert, specifying whatever budget you have, and what is important to you within that budget. No need to put personal contact details on here, since you can be contacted via. the forum’s PM system. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks for coming back Ricky. What was faulty about the (brand?) oil filter? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Jonathan - it didn’t hurt, and is likely to avoid more ‘time wasting’ potential buyers. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Martin. Do you have one for sale, or are you looking to buy one? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jonathan, Prices you want for the individual items -? Personally, I would put direct contact details on an open forum, but your choice. Anyone who shows an interest can contact you via. a PM. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Ravi, Probably a break in the supply wire to the rear seat section. You would need to remove the seat, dismantle it and discover the issue. Do not ( in caps) disconnect any plugs into the seat without having disconnected the battery for 30 mins before doing so - or you’ll end up setting the air bags off. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jayson, The synchromesh cones are just some of the intricate parts of the gearbox internals - they are not something you can just take off and bolt a new one in. Bad news is that it means the gearbox would need to be removed, dismantled and rebuilt. Kind regards, Gareth.

This smacks of classic gearbox synchromesh issues to me. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Charlie, Many thanks for joining, and sorry to hear of your discontent. Incase it helps, a family member has Scorpion Verdes on a non-Audi - the same size as yours, as it happens. The vehicle is now on its second set, and I’m not aware of any discontent with road noise, so it might be worth investigating other possibilities. Pardon my ignorance, but I take it this has permanent 4 wheel drive-? If so, does this technology work via. a Haldex system - as the non-Audi does? If so, has the oil and filter in this system been changed to schedule - usually every 25k? Worth looking into? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, Thanks for joining, and sorry to hear of your plight. Please don’t assume that since it is a private purchase, that there isn’t any redress from the seller. Any redress will depend on the wording of the advert. Back to your issue:- although I’m not a fan of laying all faith In diagnostics, it does seem that this might have to be your first port of call. Having diagnosed the possible cause, it may be useful to know that if this is indeed an ‘air’ issue rather than sensor/electronic issues, then a good contact for anything air suspension would be Bagpipingandy on EBay. Perhaps you could let us know how things develop from here. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

So what is your asking price Shannon?

Thanks Joe, I would have thought you would have had redress through EBay, even if the trader was being awkward about it. However, descriptions are sometimes being written to effect ‘Starts, drives, stops’, and in that case you kiss goodbye to any warranty - unless it doesn’t actually do all of these. Of course, we are not sure how your car was described, but whatever, it’s too late now, and all we can do is to sympathise with your plight. Let’s hope the loss isn’t too great. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Joseph, See response under your other thread.

Hello Joseph, Sorry to hear of your not-uncommon- with-this-year oil consumption issue. Apologies for the negative response, but I’m left wondering why it has taken some 4 months for you to notice this issue, when if it had been noticed within the first month, there would have been a possibility of some redress from the seller. As I see it, there doesn’t seem to be an economically viable alternative to just pouring oil into it, changing plugs and keeping everything crossed at MOT time. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Shannon, Thanks for coming back, but it’s not of interest to me. Howevrr, as a moderator I feel it’s useful to state a price on what is being advertised for sale, to avoid potential buyers and seller being messed around too much. Again in my experience, I’m yet to come across a seller who is unsure of the value of what they have for sale. If in your case you genuinely don’t then it would be worth getting a ‘return to you’ valuation from a number of cherished numbers agencies - if you haven’t already done so. You will then be able to add that price to your advert. Perhaps you could come back with that answer Shannon. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Shannon, Please tell us what your asking price is.

Where have you looked so far Shakoor? Kind regards, Gareth.

You can try Neil , but not really an acid indicator of the battery’s efficiency Neil. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Duncan, My best advice would be to look up the contact phone number of LUK ( premium clutch manufacturer) and pass your question to their Technical section. They will be able to give you a definitive answer. Be equipped with the VIN as well incase needed. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Neil, but testing the battery ‘at rest’ with a simple multi meter is virtually meaningless. You will need to get it tested using specialised equipment. Halfords etc. should be able to do this, but I have known batteries to even pass this test, but not being capable of satisfying all parameters monitored by the battery condition monitor - if fitted. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Rizwan. I could be wrong, and often are, but would I be surprised if that description was one made up by the seller? If so you may have to expand your search and break this down into individual parts. Kind regards, Gareth.

Sorry Rizwan, it could be me, but a ‘rad pack’ isn’t a term I’ve come across before. Kind regards, Gareth.

‘Offers in the region of ? ‘ please Alan, to avoid potential buyer and seller being messed around. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Peter, Could you post some pictures and give some more details - mileage, servicing history etc. More importantly - the price - or at least ‘offers in the region of £x’ please. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Ian, I had some good deals with Car Parts in Motion in recent times. (no connection) Might be worth a try. Kind regards, Gareth.