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Hello Wilf, That’s fine then, and of course we don’t know what your requirements or background are via. such posts, but it’s not that uncommon for S line owners not to realise that they inherit harder suspension - until they have bought it and it’s too late! Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Will, I’ve not owned what you are looking for, so unfortunately my advice isn’t going to be worth much, but I note you have narrowed your search to an S-line. I just wonder if that choice has been mainly influence by ‘looks’ since it depends on whether you favour ‘ride quality’ or are prepared to compromise that for harder suspension and road holding. Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks Christian, It certainly looks very original and unmolested. In my book, originality is king, and usually short lived! I’m sure we don’t need to wish your family good luck with its sale. This is the condition in which I like to find them - such that they sell themselves, and the last thing they need is a salesman. Many thanks for bringing it to the attention of the forum members. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. I think I would try to get it listed under the Classic Car section of EBay, even if you have to cancel the current one and relist it. I think it’s better aligned to a ‘Modern Classic’ rather than a modern car.

Is that right then Steve, on a 2007 A3? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chris, Worth investigating a possibly below par battery? Kind regards, Gareth.

Possible partially fractured wire/s in flexible harness from body to tailgate? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Christian, Many thanks for the comprehensive details about your late uncle’s car. It could just be my system, but unfortunately I cannot open the photos, so I wonder if you can post them in a different format. It’s great to post the advert on here as well, but in reality, it warrants a much wider audience to realise its full advertising potential. Since the car is part of his estate, I would think it might need to be demonstrated that it’s sale has been publicised and the best price has been obtained. Price will be influenced by the need of new tyres all around, battery, brake work, as well as the belt/s you refer to, but I guess you will have worked that out. Appreciating that EBay is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it does fulfil that ‘wide advertising’ criteria, and this would be my main port of call in finding the appropriate home for it - try it under their ‘Classic cars’ category ( a little beyond normal, but reasonable enough category in this case). Perhaps you could let us know how you get on Christian. Meanwhile, many thanks again. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Michael, so Glyn is happy to have his number on an open forum? Since you are in Spain then why not have forum members contact you via. the forum - as has happened with my post getting through to you? At least any dealing are done direct, and saves the risk of your friend’s number being shown on a forum. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Michael, Thanks for joining and posting the adverts for the two registration numbers for sale. It’s your choice of course, but personally I would not be posting my contact phone number on an open forum - particularly since interested parties can contact you by PM. Please let me know if you want me to remove your number. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s.Your name Michael, the contact person - Glyn. Just wondered if the sale of these plates were purely private sales.

Hello Richard, Many thanks for being in touch. I think you are going to find that the dealer will tell you that all new vehicles are expected to use some oil within their bedding in period, and some will claim this can extend until the car has covered some 3K miles or so. If it were mine, I would return to the dealer and ask them to top up the oil to the correct level, and ask them to record the quantity used against the mileage covered ( you would be wise to also keep a record of that). You can then continue to monitor the oil use, and hopefully you will find it will decrease. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Tony, I’m very sorry to hear of your sad loss, and may I pass on condolences on behalf of all members on here. Take care Tony, Kind regards, Gareth.

Hasn’t been back since he last posted. You could try sending him a PM. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello John, Thanks for joining. I believe there should be a jack even though you don’t have a spare wheel. If you have a wheel brace then why not a jack? Buying from an Audi dealer? If so, first ask for the price of a jack at the Parts Dept. and say yours is missing. They are more likely to give you the true story of whether it was part of the original equipment or not. Not buying from an Audi dealer? - same procedure beforehand at the nearest dealer. Also check you have the locking wheel nut remover, and the tow eye. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, It must be me and my age, but I’m confused by your post. You say you told the Kwick Fit person to ‘carry on’ with the wheel alignment. …‘when he came back and said…£ and 10 mins’ you said ‘don’t bother’. So can we really take it the alignment wasn’t adjusted?? If it wasn’t, how is your steering wheel now off centre? If it wasn’t before, then how is it now - if it wasn’t adjusted!? I’m lost now! I hope for your sake that your chosen technicians do indeed know how to use their sophisticated equipment. It’s surprising how many people put their trust in the best of equipment, and believe the operators must therefore be just as good. I’m sure it will all work out for you. Kind regards, Gareth.

Oops, sorry then Steve- single fan. Yes, got a bit of a job to induce the fan to come on these days, that’s why I find it confusing that Chris said he ‘knew it wasn’t working’ before MOT, and my question how he knew.

Hello Mike, Welcome to the forum and thanks for joining. Sorry I can’t offer you any useful advice regarding playing music through the phone, but I’m sure someone on here will be along and offer you some guidance. Advice I can’t give, but sympathy I can, via. not being able to sync. an IPod to our non-Audi! Given up now. The last model had a 6 stack CD changer, and that was easy, but this one!! Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Chris. So now we have a more complete story, but apologies some ‘history’ questions remain:- It seems you knew (how?) that the fan wasn’t cutting (as it shouldn’t do unless overheated?), but had it ever overheated or caused you problems before you presented it for an MOT? So in effect, were you happy with the car at this point? The MOT tester refused to carryout the test because the fan didn’t cut in - odd. Hopefully we may get some MOT experienced testers on here to clarify, but I’ve never experienced this, and invariably the ‘oil temperature by-passed’ is normally recorded. ‘Held at high revs’ for emissions ..’ surely it’s 2,500rpm-? Not high, and on a timed 2? minutes, so where is the concern-? Just wonder if there was any history with this tester and subsequent engine problems -? Has the car subsequently been MOT’d by another garage? Anyway, moving forward:- You say you bought both parts from ‘an Audi motorfactors’ and they were cheap. Do you mean a Audi specialists such as TPS, or just an ordinary motorfactors who sell parts for Audi and all other marques? Were the parts a recognised make? As I’ve said Chris, for a start, I would replace each original part in turn and see where you get. Re. AC association of continuously running fan. Not certain on your model if fan ( or one of them) might continuously run if AC is on, so possibility -? Re. AC issues - there was a lot of posts about pressure sensors and their effect on AC problems, so might be worth a look up. Keep on the good work. Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks Chris. ‘Mechanic seems to think relay is burnt out’ doesn’t instil that much confidence in reality. It’s either getting a confirmed 12v supply to the compressor, or it’s not - it has to be checked. Again, if he’s asking where the relay is then he hasn’t got access to the data systems normally associated with the motortrade. Having said that, it may well tell you in your handbook, where it shows the fuse positions and what they feed - worth looking there. In my experience, many air suspension issues are associated with compressor problems - mainly failing piston ring. These can be obtained from Bagpiping Andy ( on EBay) - he is a great source of information. If your mechanic suggests replacing the compressor with one from our Far Eastern friends then beware - they may ( in caps) not last the guarantee, but they will be cheaper to buy once! Again Andy should advise - if the issue turns out to be compressor associated. Kind regards, Gareth.

Are you not getting power to the compressor then Chris? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Walter, Many thanks for joining and posting your question. Have you looked in your owners handbook? It usually says there, and may well specify what alternative grades should be used in high and low temperature environments. I think the normal grade would be 5w/30, and if so, at your temperatures, 5w/40 may ( in capitals) be an alternative, but please don’t take my suggestion as correct in this case. If this were mine:- I would be searching for your nearest Castrol technical help contact and enquiring there, or of course any of the other major automotive oil producers. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Send a bit of your weather over here to help with our heating bills!

Hello Andrew, What mileages have these cars covered - to warrant gearbox oil changes? Such changes can be difficult -access wise- and worth considering having done at an independent who will have the information you require. I’m not claiming VAG do, but some manufacturers have their own modified specifications on oil, and such oil may only be available in bulk quantities via. main dealers. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Richard, Sorry to hear of your issue. The need to change auxiliary belts as often as cambelts is often overlooked, and the unfortunate consequence is your experience. You say your car has covered 60k in 10 years. How many times has the cambelt been changed? Sorry I cannot help with your dismantling questions, but hopefully someone will be along. Kind regards, Gareth.

I did mention fuel associated Greg. New sensor to be fitted. Question what make sensor is going to be fitted, or you could end up worse off. There are some pretty dodgy sensors available. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Akbar, Thanks for joining and posting your issue. This sounds typical of inherently low oil pressure, which of course will be at its lowest at tick over once the oil has reached its operating temperature. If so, the following is likely to occur:- Car starts from cold and oil pressure light goes out and no ‘low…’ message. You can travel up to a few miles and no message at tick over. Message appears at tick over after a few miles have been covered. Message less likely to come up following an oil change. Probably causes:- Operating oil pressure is indeed low, and should be checked without delay, and if confirmed to be low, you have oil pump/ bearing wear issues. You must have the pressure checked only after the oil has reached operating temperature, and not just when the coolant has reached temperature - two very different situations. Oil pressure sensor is at fault. Best to hope that this is the cause. Perhaps you can keep us informed as things proceed. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dee, Am I right in thinking that this work has been paid for in advance of being done - or at best - has been sanctioned to be done at the quoted price? If so, it sounds as if any advice re. alternative quotes are too late, and now you are simply asking if the car should be disposed of after spending that money. Perhaps you could clarify. Kind regards, Gareth.