cliffcoggin

Please do.

No.

Not the faintest.

I seem to recall a limitation on attachments for new members, but apart from that there should be no delays.

I have seen a few topics regarding the job, so it may pay you to search these forums for details.

The subscription to Audi services has expired, so you need to buy a new subscription from Audi.

Failure of the air flap motor and/or linkage is a common fault. I believe it's an awkward job to repair, though I have not done it myself.

At last the real cause of the problem has been revealed.

New after market blades usually have fittings & adaptors together with instructions in the box, from which you should be able to work out which hidden stud or tongue needs to be pressed to remove the originals.

Alex. Such work usually turns out badly by causing damage to the engine unless done by expensive experts rather than the average bodger working under a railway arch. Search these forums for examples, one of which was this: https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/29564-black-smoke-loss-power-cnha/page/2/#comment-132136

Manufacturers only commit to supplying spares for ten years after the end of production, so you have a difficult task ahead. It would be worth searching for specialist classic car clubs who often stock, or even make, parts for old cars.

Any response to the above, Mark. I know you have seen it.

Adblue blockages are a common failing and will cost up to £2000 to repair because the tank, the pump, and the sensor will have to be replaced. If you bought it from a dealer in the last 30 days, return it for a refund or free repair. Otherwise you must bear the cost yourself.

Chuckle.

You are not giving us much information Christo. Even the casual mention of knocking was slipped in as an after thought, even though it is significant. Steve asked if you were losing oil, and I ask the same. I also ask if the car has been re-mapped, has a full service history, and what the mileage is. Without more detail we can not provide sensible advice.

If there were no codes, who or what said it was injectors?

Nobody at all? So you have had the car diagnosed on a VCDS or similar tester and there were no fault codes?

Any response to the above Matt, or did I waste my time writing a detailed explanation? I know you visited the forum two hours ago so you must have seen it.

That's disgraceful! Do they also charge extra for the soap the mechanic washes his hands with, or the wear and tear of the office manager's chair, or the insurance on the building? While all are valid costs of running a business, they should be incorporated into the pricing structure presented to the customer. This nasty little scheme sounds like a way to impose hidden charges, which I believe is illegal in England and Wales.

Please do. I'll be watching for it.

Undoubtedly annual servicing is the way to go, however I believe the dealer needs to change the MMI setting.

Any update for us Ian?

A wise choice.

It's possible the car was serviced at a non Audi garage in the missing five years, but without written evidence I would walk away from purchase.