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Have you actually removed the back light bulb holders and physically checked both brake light bulbs (if two) are working?

Hello Mo, Sounds good. I take it you have already carried out the available online searches such as MOT history, and the DVLA vehicle check that tells you when the last V5 was issued - to give you a better idea of when the car last changed hands. Short ownership can be suspicious. Also that you have requested/obtained copy of the computer recorded service history, which should be available via. your nearest Audi dealer - VIN might be required to obtain that, but seller should provide the VIN. Personally, I would not be accepting the sellers statement of ‘full service history’ without written proof. Simple indications of careful ownership will be matching tyres at least on the same axle. There is obviously far far more, so unless you are confident in your own ability to thoroughly check the car before purchase, then it would be advisable to invest in a professional inspection. Warranty? London to Manchester will render it impractical to return the car to the seller for any corrective work, so worth checking that the work can be carried out in your locality. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Allen, When you say the car won’t start, does that mean the starter motor doesn’t turn the engine, or it does but the car will not fire up? Kind regards, Gareth.

Where have you tried Rob?

Hello Ted, Thanks for joining and posting your plea. I’m not sure of the exact operation, but a good starting point would be to check for a broken wire within the flexible harness section which links the car body to the tailgate. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Denzil, ’….al lights checked…’ Some brake light assemblies can have twin bulbs, which lead owners to believe the brake lights are working - which indeed they may be -but not to a uniform degree of brightness. If this isn’t the source of your particular issue? Worth checking earths and connectors. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Farman, Have you read the numerous posts on this? Kind regards, Gareth.

Well done - missed the convertible bit!!

Thanks Mike, £133 as a per annum figures calculated as £400 over a 3 year lease. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hugh one what?

Hello Allen, Has it rained twixt clearing water out and it reappearing - as Steve asks? Fitted sunroof by any chance. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jon, I thinks it’s clear that Mike has invested in a considerable amount of time and effort to clarify this situation, and to ensure that dealers should (in caps) convey this extra servicing outlay to its customers at the point of contract. As Steve says ‘. ..fantastic work …applauded…. ‘ Potential leasers on here will now be fully equipped ask meaningful questions, and that is great. As you point out:- how much does an extra approx. £11 per month over 3 years bother folks who are going to be signing a contract to pay £300 to £500/month to simply lease a car which will never be theirs? The effort to clarify certainly remains applaudable - the effect, decision changing? Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks again Mike, To try to boil this down to one simple answer to Jon’s very valid question:- The effect is that leasers are likely to have to spend out an extra £400 on servicing over a 3 year period. The causes include the unfair inclusion of the ‘seldom unused’ marketing description - ‘……up to…’. Repeating, and in danger of being patronising, your very time consuming researches and actions has resulted in potential leasers being now being fully aware of their anticipated servicing costs - and the forum is indebted to you for that. Some, like yourself, may now decide to minimise the cost of that extra servicing, and spend a much higher monthly premium to lease the car over two years rather than three. Others may wish to minimise monthly payments and lease a car - and even include a service plan- and tailor the costs to an affordable payment over a much longer period. As much as I applaud the outcome of your efforts, my personal ( in caps) view is that if anyone is involving themselves in financing say a £40,000 vehicle, are they going to be too concerned about spending an extra £133 a year over 3 years? Many thanks again Mike, Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Tony, Pleased you have found the detail you wanted to know - just a little confused really why you needed to know, rather than depending on the air con. specialist’s knowledge. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Nope ( really!?) One simple two word component to check before spending anything:- Battery efficiency. Kind regards, Gareth. ( real name)

Hello Steve, I used to favour KYB, but had a couple of incidences of poor service life (not on an Audi) whereby they became (rock?) hard in a relatively short space of time - gas issues? I was possibly unlucky - twice. The other make you mention is an unknown to me. Something new to learn every day! Many thanks again Steve. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks thanks Peter. One omission ( should be added Trevor?), from this set of Forum Etiquette ‘rules’, is that all important and most frequently overlook principle Politeness. Why does it now appear so difficult for many, to use the words Please and Thank you? Constructive grizzle! - How many new posters do we see who simply wade in with ‘ Can you tell me how to…..’? The other (more often) ignored aspect is to acknowledge advice given. Finally:- follow-up on advice given. This is so often ignored, that when it happens, it really is surprisingly refreshing! Grizzly over! Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Norm, You could try Audi Parts Direct ( Cardiff Audi). They usually do a bit of a discount. Phil is the man to see there - from memory. Kind regards, Gareth.

As Cliff says Arron. As you appreciate, the car is trying to tell you something is wrong, and there is something wrong, and it might mean some dismantling/ replacement to sort it. Probably nothing to do with i, but back to your initial post - you mentioned you replaced the drop links/ ARB links. Where did you get them as a matter of interest? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Norm, Thanks for joining the forum. Where have you tried so far? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Oliver, Shame the original poster asked for advice, got it with 24 hours, looked at it, but decided not to respond in any way. That’s how it goes, it seems. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Joe, Thanks for joining the forum and posting your plea. All the fault codes you show -and more - could (in caps) be associated with a below par battery, but it would be a bit of a coincidence that these should be displayed immediately after you have fitted different wheels sizes - and tyres. What size wheels and tyres were originally fitted? What size wheels and tyres are now fitted? Are the current wheel and tyre sizes listed as alternative fitment for your model, and if so, have you adjusted the tyre pressures to their recommended level? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Steve, Thanks for being in touch. Re. bonding the screen? Google Classic car Trimmers in your area - they should be fully equipped to deal with that for you. If you cannot find any trimmers, then it’s worth asking one of the principals at a local classic car club. Kind regards, Gareth.

Sounds like they fitted new bearings into your old hub then. Rather a labour intensive way of doing it.

Does that include the cost of the part Andy? - hub complete with bearing replaced, or just bearing? Kind regards, Gareth.