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OK David -missed that last sentence. Possible coolant temperature sensor that senses the coolant temperature and signals the ECU to provide the correct mixture in relation to coolant temperature?? They can fail to an arbitrary condition where starting and running mixture is too weak.

Petrol or diesel David?

So are you fitting a new track rod end, and if so what brand is it and where did you buy it from?

Nor the 2nd for me Jake.

Hello Leo, Are you talking track rod end here?

Hello Tom, Returning the car to the seller 5 months on??? 90 days is a typical warranty period. Your issues maybe (just maybe) associated with your statement ‘…done barely any miles on it…’. On the basis of eliminating simple low cost investigations, it would be well worth getting the battery efficiency checked - Halfords stores will do that. Spurious messages are often associated with below par battery efficiency, and your situation will be aggravated by periods of lack of use. Take the car for an approx. 30 mile run before getting Halfords to report on the battery’s efficiency. Please let us know how you get on Tom. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. worth getting the alternator output checked at the same time.

Hell Ashleigh, I’m sorry to hear of your on-going issue, but to be honest, I’m not at all surprised, and although my reply isn’t going to help your case, it may well serve as a deterrent to others who may think about following the same line of purchase. As I see it, the dealer should have sorted out the U.K. registration before (in caps) advertising the car for sale. In your case he has ‘got away with it’ by not completing the necessary involved work before selling you the car - without U.K. title. You are now realising that this is a rather involved process which depends on your (in caps) effort to sort out. Moral:- never buy a vehicle without a U.K. V5. I’m sure you will sort it eventually, but this responsibility should not be yours. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Why on earth Costco for oil for this very, very expensive car that you are investing many tens of thousands on pounds on? Sorry to say it as it is, but it’s a rather confusing set of economics! Also why buy 5 ltrs of oil, which you question is correct or not, rather than simply going to your local Audi dealer and buying a litre ( probably all you need) cheaper? Your warranty depends on using the guaranteed correct ( in caps) oil, and any subsequent claim and evidence of using perhaps questionable oil, will not be a good place to be. Kind regards, Gareth.

Space savers are usually of a lower profile, so just check the rolling diameter of your 18 inch wheel and tyre, and compare it with the figure you will be given for the same dimension of a 19 inch spacesaver. You will also need to check if it will fit in its compartment. Let us know how you get on Jeremy. Kind regards, Gareth.

Yes, checking the wiring within the flexible harness section twixt tailgate/boot and body, is always worth the effort.

Hello Martin, It wouldn’t surprise me that there isn’t, but well worth passing it passed your selling dealer for confirmation or refuting. Perhaps you could update us on how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dave, Worth placing a wanted advert in magazines such as Classic Car Weekly and similar publications. Also registering your want on on line car breaker websites such as Partsfinder - there are more. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Joe, Are you intending to do this job yourself? If you are, you first need to confirm that it is actually a driveshaft seal that is the issue. I would not characterise this as an easy repair for DIYing, so you would need to ensure you have all the necessary equipment and experience to do this yourself. If you intend to get a garage to do it, then I would work on the principle of ‘ I have an undetected oil leak that aI need eliminating - can you first locate it and give my a cost to rectify it’? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks for coming back on this Mike. It may well be worth having a search on here about issues with panoramic sunroofs. Can leak under under ‘normal’ use, and it would be reasonable to expect a higher potential for body flexing if using it for towing. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks A, So we beg to differ on the anticipated rate of tread wear . Note:- it is usual for originally fitted tyres to last longer than subsequent sets of the same brand, but.. In terms of recommendations for future sets, I think the forum has given you some advice to help you select a brand for your next set. Having said that, could you now do us a kindness and amend your profile to at least include your full first name? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello A ( proper name?) If you are doing 10k/a and expect a set of tyres to still have ‘a decent amount of tread’ after 4 years, then I think you have expectations beyond the reasonable. I just don’t see it, even if you spend on the best. In case it helps:- Based on family experience, if I had a 4x4 type vehicle I would be going with Pirelli Scorpians. I’ve recently fitted a set of Kumho on our largish family saloon. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. A ? - not too fussed on your choice of forum name.

Welcome Mike, Have you talked with Audi Customer Services to confirm/refute that? Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Ewan - nice looking car. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Saj, I would suggest it’s well worth getting your mechanic to check them first - rather than just embarking on changing them when they are serviceable. Possible suspect - top suspension mount?? Kind regards, Gareth.

Or the ‘sender’ - often incorporated in the hub casting.

Welcome Chris, I have removed the location of the main dealership you post about, since they are unlikely to access this site and openly explain their involvement. Kind regards, Gareth.

It’s not a question of trust Martin, it a question of actual values and their significance. Appreciating opinions differ, but I wouldn’t be in any hurry to replace an expensive battery before confirming that your alternator output is indeed what it should be. Getting the battery tested would be a progressive move however - subject to it being fully charged at the point of testing.

As suggested - just take it to Halfords and get the alternator output checked.

Good luck with that Andy.

Apologies Andrew - misinterpreted this to mean you couldn’t source a replacement! My mistake. Hopefully someone will be along to help you out. Kind regards, Gareth.