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Hello Zeshan, I think you will have to call upon the expertise of a local locksmith who has experience in dealing with your situation - or a local nare-do-well who can get into any car in record time - armed with appropriate non-damaging tools. Breakdown services should be able to assist, but may not do so if access can be gained through the other doors. Having said all that, first port of call if it were mine would be a local independent. Kind regards, Gareth.

Plus 1 for Brembo pads as a in progress trial on a family member’s non-Audi, which are impressing so far, compared with earlier main dealer pads. Plus 1 also for Parts in Motion, and I guess Steve has to spend with them more often than I do! - bless him. As we have both said before, P in M offer good-brand aftermarket parts at very competitive prices - never faulted their service so far. Nothing too critical Jon, but why ECP? Not trading on their ‘impressive’ % discounts on so called retail prices any more -? Possible additional source worth keeping an eye on is Simply Car Parts, trading on EBay, as P in M do. Seem efficiency and competitive. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Paul, but the thread is 5 years old!

Well there’s the likely answer to your problem then Harry. £180 for a replacement battery? Tip (1) :- Type you registration number into on-line battery specialist suppliers such as Tayna or Battery Megastore ( there are others). They will list a number of alternative makes at varying prices. Tip (2) :- Buy good quality at competitive prices. I never buy cheap batteries, but buy premium brands and grades at most competitive prices. Beware, even top grades such as Varta/Bosch, Exide etc. have differing grades of the same battery type within their range. I alway buy with at least a 4 year warranty grade. Have been using Varta/Bosch, but bought an Exide (Premium, not Excel-important) and impressed so far. The supplier will suggest you check the battery dimensions, its capacity in terms of Ah, and it’s Cold Cranking current (CCA) against your current one. Perhaps you could let us know how much you will save via. this route Harry. Kind regards, Gareth.

Was any of the above any good to you Kevin, and are you going with this or not?

Hello Liz, Welcome from the U.K, and sorry to hear of your issue. We take it this has automatic transmission -? Oil dripping from from front? or rear? would be useful to know, with front being potentially the worse situation. Re costings - sounds about what would be expected, but you would need to confirm this includes? a gearbox oil change service, which in itself is quite expensive. Perhaps you would fill in a little more detail. Oh - severity of oil leak as is at the moment ? Is it ‘just keep an eye on it’ , or is it such that it must be done now? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Azharul, Giving direct contact details of forum members on an open forum must obviously be discouraged. You can contact Mark via. the message system on here.

Thanks Harry, Worth a topic search under ‘ Multiple warning lights’ or similar. First thing to check would be the battery efficiency - Halfords should be able to do that for you. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Philip, Incase it might help others, who are your insurers? Kind regards, Gareth.

Great, thanks Mike, Seems a nice buy for someone. Good luck in finding them an appreciative home. Kind regards, Gareth.

You’ve forgotten to list your asking price Mike, so could you please add that important detail. Please save yourself and forum members from being messed around by not adding ‘Offers’. Many thanks and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dave, Thanks for all the photos Unfortunately the link doesn’t work for me, so could you state the the description on here together with the selling price please. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Harry, Have you searched various threads where multiple warnings show up? Kind regards, Gareth.

So what is your asking price Andrew??

Just had a look on EBay for you - Quantum 5w/30 Longlife 3 from CE Automotive is £35.75. Think I got my last lot from them, but no connection. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mathew, Thanks for joining. I just wonder if this car has been subject to the emissions scandal recalls - have a look at numerous posts under such topics. If this were mine, I would be reading these posts and doing some thorough homework on what these 4 recalls are, before allowing them to be carried out. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Kevin, Thanks for joining, and welcome. Re. engine oil:- I can only go by personal experience with our 173k humble 1.6 petrol - still using the recommended 5w/30 and have always used Quantum Longlife since it came out of Audi dealer servicing. As I understand it, Quantum ( believed to be a subsidiary of Castrol) has been/still is? VAG recommended brand. I don’t see any reason to change brands and certainly not grade. With ours, the oil gets changed annually ( annual mileage now c7K) together with a Bosch, Mann, Hengst oil filter ( I won’t use filters from a certain three letter factors). Air filter and pollen filter gets changed every other year - that’s my routine. Quantum Longlife 5w/30 is available from a number of EBay sellers. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Paul, Certainly odd, since any leak - external water pump, external gasket leaks, or internal leaks into cylinders , would result in a loss of pressure over a 20 minute hold. Having said that, it might be worth checking the water pump for shaft leakage after 30K miles of service before moving on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Adam, yes I understand, but well worth eliminating. I would also get the alternator output checked at the same time. Kind regards, Gareth.

Great! Knowledge of that could have saved me bothering.

Hello Adam, Having the battery efficiency checked would be my first port of call. Kind regards, Gareth.

Heel Paul, ‘Alternator seems to be fine’. Have you actually had its output checked? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Azharul, I wouldn’t assume anything. You could find it isn’t the battery after you have unnecessarily spent money. I would simply get it tested and depend on the result to inform you it is/isn’t serviceable. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Paul, Sorry to hear of your issue. Dropping an inch in the reservoir in 100 miles is quite significant. Simple things first - try fitting a new ( quality) cap to the reservoir. Kind regards, Gareth.

Don’t know Stewart, but I’m from the logical school of cheaply/without any cost, eliminating known issue points first, before over cooking it with complexities. Just give it a coat of looking at. Kind regards, Gareth.