Steve Q

Merry Christmas Jay, 

Here is a wheel guide I found a while ago. Hope it helps :) 

Bear in mind the bigger the wheels the harder you make the ride. 

Cheers

Steve 

Here's me after Xmas dinner every year lol 

10 hours ago, Magnet said:

Indeed, a Merry Christmas to all you good folks on here, and hoping Father Christmas fulfills your wishes. Stay young and believe in him, and when you do grow old, decide to grow up tomorrow, and even then do so disgracefully! Enjoy the break, and wishing you good health and enjoyable motoring in 2018. 

Kind regards as always,

Gareth.

To you too Gareth :) 

I hope you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year :) 

Here is a picture of Saviour's a3, a fellow member from Malta :) 

Looks great Saviour :) thank you for sharing :) 

Merry Christmas :)

Steve 

Merry Christmas both! Hope you.hace a happy.and healthy New year too :)

50 minutes ago, Katepeters said:

Thanks steve

You're welcome :) 

I hope it helps, and is useful info :) 

Cheers

Steve

To those owners who have experienced issues. Please see this recent Audi recall which relates to faulty wiring connectors which can cause the risk of fire on a4, a5 and Q5 models. Audi are recalling 1.27 cars world wide. Here's the link: 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-recalls-127-million-cars-worldwide

Hope it's useful.

Cheers

Steve 

Audi are recalling a4, a5 and 5 models built between April 2011 and may 2015 due to a  electrical connector fault which can cause a thermal overload and burning smell or even a fire. 

More info here: 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-recalls-127-million-cars-worldwide

Hope this info.is useful. 

Cheers

Steve 

6 hours ago, Iangi said:

Hi Steve, thanks for your input and very helpful comments. Much appreciated. The video was very informative too. 

You're welcome :) glad I could help :) 

Cheers

Steve

Hi Ian, welcome to the forum. 

Key thing is service history. Ideally this should be full and any 2011 car your looking at is probably due a cambelt and water pump change. Black edition is a good spec but once again make sure everything works as it should. 

In terms of gearbox, if it's auto make sure the gear changes are smooth in both manual and auto as it can be expensive to fix if it breaks. 

If you were looking at Quattro fitted vehicle make sure that it works properly as the system can be sensitive even uneven Tyre wear can potentially damage it. 

It's probably wise to get an independent inspection carried out. Companies such as the AA and RAC offer this service. If the seller is reluctant or refuses then you have to wonder if they or the car has something to hide! 

I've found this video on YouTube that may be of some use: 

Hope I've helped :)

Cheers

Steve 

It's definitely not the norm for the brand but it shows you can't be too careful even with a main dealer! 

I'd be looking at other allroads if it were me. Serving is key in my book. That's how my a,6 has covered 328k on the original engine and gearbox which have never been rebuilt. 

Keep us posted on your search :)

Cheers

Steve

2 hours ago, Royleblue said:

On the Audi configurator it states that the A3 3 door is subject to availability. On the configurator app it doesn’t even show as an option. Is this temporary or are the discontinuing the 3 door?

Yep, the a3 3 door is being discontinued. The info was released in august. Here is the thread I posted in the news section:

Cheers

Steve

Hey Edd, 

I'd say if you.havent noticed any change in it's noise then I wouldn't worry about it. At the end of the day, you as the owner and driver are best placed to know the little noises your a6 makes. They've probably told you about it to cover themselves if you see what I mean. 

Cheers 

Steve :) 

Welcome to the forum, servicing for vag cars is 20k or 2 years which ever comes first, as they use long life oil I believe. Therefore it has missed a service by 6 months and 1000 miles. As a general rule this should be ok but I have to agree and question whether it fits into Audi approved used criteria. 

It sounds to me like it was an ex lease car or company car, or something like that. What did the dealer say when you point it out? 

Cheers

Steve

2 hours ago, Paul A6 said:

going to buy straight from audi in the new year 

Probably the best bet :) 

1 hour ago, Paul A6 said:

yep i know this now lol i was told at the time it will fit my car

 

nope lol, all i`m bothered about now is getting it returned and a refund hassle free

Fair comment. I do hope you manage to source a s line one soon! 

Sorry to hear of your disaster Paul. Let's hope the supplier can send you an s line bumper. But it won't be before Christmas I bet!!

1 hour ago, Ali201048766442 said:

Hey guys just wanted to share sum updated pics of my A7, since I've only posted the traders pic. Anyways it's been 6 months now and I've come to the conclusion that it's gotta be Quattro for life. Also thinking of a remap 🤔

A couple pics of my little brother B8 A4 aswell.

Loving the pics! Great car :) 

Here's a new one! :) 

Hmm, now there's a question. I'd take Audi's word for it as it's harder to prove but I'd still say there is something wrong with your a5. 

Sorry I can't help more.

Cheers

Steve

Hey Lennox, not sure where the best place would be for you to get a glove box but if it's any help your owners manual will help you identify what interior colour code you have on the front page.

Sorry I can't help more.

Cheers

Steve 

Welcome to the forum Amar, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

You are correct in saying 25mpg isn't right! I get more out of my 02 plate a6 2.5tdi v6 diesel! 

My key question you need to ask is whether or not your a5 has had the emissions update as per the vw emissions scandal. I bet it has and this us believed to affect fuel economy. Audi/Volkswagen deny this of course. But have a look under the recalls section with regard to the emissions update. You'll find various bits of useful info there.

Sorry I can't help more and sorry the diagnostic check didn't throw any faults up. 

Cheers

Steve

57 minutes ago, SunniD said:

Excellent. thanks. 

You're welcome :) 

Welcome to the forum Sunni, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

It might be worth you having a look at direct4x4.co.uk to see what they have. They cater for all sorts of 4x4 but I've never had personal experience from them. 

Cheers

Steve