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Can someone explain why members join, post their plea for free advice, then can’t be ‘back sided’ to answer simple questions to aid those trying to help them? Do we really need these inconsiderate people? No, we don’t.

Hello David, Very sorry to hear about the wallet denting issue, but pleased you were able to fix it, and a special thank you for letting others know what the problem was. Trust you and yours have a good Christmas. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Alex, Prior homework is king. Without going through that with a tooth comb, you will be in the very vulnerable situation of falling in love with the shine, and you know what falling in love can do for your eyesight. Do you mind me pointing out the not so good/potentially not so good facts about this car. By doing that, you can decide for yourself how this fits in with your requirements:- Checking the DVLA vehicle record shows the last V5 was issued as recently as 7 November. Now this could be a rejected- within-30 days car, or it could be that it was previously on a cherished plate - which was removed then-? But you need to find out. You say ‘Immaculate MOT history’. Really! Yes, if you ignore the car being fairly regularly being presented for MOTs with tyres below or near the legal limit. Regularly advised for leaky shock absorbers. Brake pads below limit or near limit. Even rose coloured glasses couldn’t justify this being termed as having an ‘Immaculate MOT history’. All of this smacks of not being too concerned about ensuring it’s correctly maintained. ‘Full service history’ ? Their website states something along the lines of ‘service history documents’. Have you asked them to e-mail you copy of exactly what they have - which should include print outs of Audi computerised history at least through the warranty period. Without actual sight of that, I would be treating it as if it never existed, until you see it. ‘I don’t know much about cars…’ Very dangerous territory! If I were in your situation, I would be arranging a paid for experienced inspection of this car, before making any expression of interest. The other pre-interest ‘investment’ I would make would be to spend £9.99 on a VCheck check against the registration number ( instantly available on line once you have paid the £9.99). This will tell you most of what you need to know inc. any auctions it’s been through. Do a forum search on ‘Cambelt’ ( selecting Everywhere on the drop down menu). That will point out recent dictates on recommended change intervals. You can then decide whether to go with it and take a chance - or not. Please let us know how you get on Alex. Regards, Gareth.

Yet another Post and Run member. There certainly isn’t a shortage of them on this forum!

I wouldn’t bother. Just check what grade is quoted in your handbook, then go on EBay and buy 5 ltrs of Quantum Longlife from a reputable seller. Order a Mann or Bosch filter at the same time, and take these along to your garage and ask them to do an oil and filter change using your parts. Please let us know how you get on.

Thanks Steve, Silly question, but we take it you have checked the oil level, and can confirm it doesn’t use a significant amount of oil? Are you able to measure real-time running oil pressure with the diagnostic equipment you have? If not, I would be carrying out this as my first port of call. Next move would then be to drain and refill the oil using. VAG’s Quantum brand Longlife 3 (5w/30?) and test again. Please let us know how you get on.

Welcome Steve, and sorry to hear of your issue. When was the oil last changed, by who, and do you know what grade was used? Regards, Gareth.

Any answers Jagdeep?

Thanks, Was it serviced at c18K or 18 month intervals? Sounds like you would be wise to give/get it serviced ASAP and include oil changes and all filters. You will need to check whether you engine is running on a belt or chain.

Thanks Ray, Window operation failure could be linked to fractured wires within the flexible harness twixt the A post and the door frame. Having said that, it’s generally the most used driver door which gives trouble, but worth an inspection. Regards, Gareth.

Was this purchased within the last 30 days Jay? If so you could consider rejecting the car and getting a full refund.

Have you now got this car on a cherished plate, since nothing is showing against the registration number you quoted?

Welcome Ray, Do you have a Haynes manual for the car? Regards, Gareth.

When was it last recorded on the Audi database, at what intervals was it serviced, and what service and additional items have been replaced? Current mileage to calculate lack of servicing evidence between 60K and now? Can we take it you have obtained the Audi service print out since you posted on here?

As Steve says - you should be able to obtain a printout via your local Audi dealer, on presentation of evidence of ownership. You have to hope that some service history is recorded on their database, but bear in mind that the car is now 10 years old, so don’t assume anything. I’m surprised you bought this car without sight of any evidence of servicing, irrespective of the seller not being helpful - ? Have you done an on-line MOT history check on it? It might also be worth your while to invest £9.99 on a VCheck print out of the car’s history. It won’t tell you anything about its servicing, but will tell you of ownership changes, mileage discrepancies etc. Please let us know how you get on Daniel.

Fine Adrian, So why are you thinking you will need to replace the engine, and not be concerned about most of the electronics having been submerged in water? I guess it’s from the school of thought which believes, dry it all out and everything will work just fine! Good luck with that then.

Welcome Jay and sorry to hear of your issue. Dealer or private purchase? Was the new battery coded to the car? Has anyone checked for a parasitic drain after all electrical systems have ‘shut down’ - about 3 minutes after car has been locked? Sounds like the ignition lock is not in the best of health. Please come back to us. Regards, Gareth.

Bought with known suspension issues Alister? Possible level sensor associated?? BagpipingAndy ( on EBay) is a very good contact for all things air suspension. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Adrian, Trying to look at this from the simplest viewpoint, I wouldn’t be too concerned about the mechanical damage side of this flood damaged vehicle - unless someone has tried to start it - but the total (and potentially more expensive ) damage to the electronics would put me off straight away. I would think very very carefully about this before dipping my toe in the water. Pun intended. Regards, Gareth.

Can see you have returned to the forum Jason. Any comments you can now add.

It must be the season for them Cliff! They certainly aren’t an endangered species, and seem to congregate on here of late.

Ryan, Could you please re-write your posts without unacceptable expletives, to enable forum members to interpret what you are trying to tell us. Thanks.

Thanks Don, Anyone else have an opinion for Don?

Hello Don, If the opinions you sought on here are not considered to be sufficiently ‘specialist ‘ then I don’t think the forum can assist you further via. its experience - which in Stevey Y’s case is build on hundreds of thousands of miles. To move this on, you will need to put your hand in your pocket and pay for an inspection report on the vehicle from an experienced automotive engineer, and hope - from your standpoint- that that inspection will concur with that of the AA and the opinions you sought on here. If not, of course, you will have zero redress. For what it’s worth, I have the SD4 engine in a non-Audi, and I chose this 2.2 variant following some research of opinion. You mention you cannot remember the mode of failure of that engine, maintained by your garage friend, but surely you can recall symptoms which led to that failure. Apologies Don but all I can do is to wish you luck with getting some recompense. Regards, Gareth.

To me, it sounds like on of those predicaments where a visit to a local bodyshop armed with some cash will be the least frustrating route. Regards, Gareth.