Steve Q

It might be something as simple as the bulb holder cover not being secured correctly.

Have a read of this: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d2-platform-discussion-8/check-out-pre-facelift-a8-bi-xenon-one-piece-headlight-1740906/ Needless to say I do t think it'll be cost effective as you'll need to change bumper, wings, bonnet at the very least.

As Gareth has said they should be chdbged in pairs and the garage will know this. Therefore they've tried to cut corners. Honesty goes along way. They should have said that the other needed changing too even if it meant you paid for it. It's safety at the end of the day.

It might be worth you removing the headlight and try and dry it out. Removing it will allow you to fully inspect it for cracks or perished seals etc

If it's ex police there might minimal service history as the vehicles are maintained in house. This would support your theory Gareth.

Cambelt and water pump change, gearbox oil changes etc. Make sure all electronic items work. Have a look on YouTube for buyers guides.

My advice would be to look for Audi retro fit companies on Google. Light retro fit for example. Not that ive ever used them.

Was the car a taxi at some point? As a lot of taxis have recording equipment fitted.

I think it'll be the contacts or actuator. It'll definitely be because of the water.

The only thing I can think is start stop reduces the vehicle tax.

Dont believe you're the only one: https://www.audiforums.com/forum/audi-q5-76/audi-q5-rear-window-spontaneously-exploded-213127/ https://www.myaudiq5.com/threads/2016-sq5-rear-window-just-shattered.37562/

If it's a manual that sounds expensive. Even if the duel mass flywheel has to be changed at the same time. If it's auto then it'll be a torque converter or a fault with gearbox itself.

I actually haven't heard the term before either. I can only assume it means optional? Why someone would spec start stop though is beyond me

Sounds like you might need a replacement stalk.

So it does! Hadn't noticed that. But bare in mind the model of hiace you're referring to is still in production 😉

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch ☺️ if you search b7 buyers guide on YouTube you'll fi d a few videos worth watching 👍

I thought I'd done one.

They're reasonably priced but they're expensive to maintain. Especially the air suspension

What do you think?

Definitely doesn't sound small. Removing a dash and replacing a heater matrix would take 3 days.... Confidence definitely lost and rightly so. On the other hand the parts being replaced should last longer then the time you'll probably have it if that makes sense

Thanks Trevor, hope you and your family had a great Christmas ☃️ 🎄

You know me Trevor, even though an alroad makes sense. I'd have to do it in my a6 for the nostalgia, stupidity, sentimentality etc. That sounds cracking trip. I did do parts of route 66 in a convertible mustang back in 2018 in Nevada & Arizona and it was amazing.

This isn't right and I find it worrying a car with that few miles needs a rear diff etc. It makes me wonder whst tyres are fitted and what tread the tyres have as mismatched tyres or uneven tyre wear can damage the quattro system. Also you are entitled to a full day refund up to 30 days after sale.

P2100 appears to be a common problem. Here's a thread on how to fix it: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/throttle-body-inlet-manifold-flap-p2100-p2101-p2102-error-remedy.244930/

I find ebay parts finder hit and miss as not all sellers add a part number in their listing. As is the case with the inlet manifold i found. The seller had put the part number in the listing instead