Steve Q

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

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

Hi John welcome to the forum :) You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) A slave cylinder sounds a good guess to be honest, but have you had a diagnostic check carried out at all? Cheers Steve

Hi Jay, often water coming into the cabin via the bulkhead is often due to trapped foliage and water not being able to escape. You've done right to check the battery area but it might be worth checking along the length of the bulkhead (where possible). Another experienced member on here (magnet/Gareth) would advise to check the roof and water channels just in case of water running in somewhere. I appreciate it's a long shot but we'll worth doing. Sorry I can't help more. Cheers Steve

Yea that sounds like DPF regeneration to me :) sorry to hear you had gearbox trouble, but let's hope you get no further issues :)

HM Spares in leicester were breaking a c5 about a month ago. I know this because I got parts off it. The car is still listed for breaking on eBay so I'm assuming they still have it. There number is: 0116 2666660. Tell them that Steve from the Audi owners club sent you :) Cheers Steve

Attendee list for those attending VAG Tuner Live 2018. Let me know if your interested and I'll add you to the list 🙂 So the date for VAG Tuner Live has been set! It's on Sunday 8th July 2018 and gates open to the public from 9am (clubs have to get there earlier). Tickets are £15 on the gate and under 16 are free. £10 advanced booking. I attended this show with the club last year and it was a great event! One of the best of the show season, in my opinion! Highlights include: Club displays Show and shine Track time available (you'll have to bring your own helmet unless you rent one on the day) Trade stands (including traders offering free passenger rides around the track to show off their products) Revo VIP lounge (really comfortable seating area with some of the best cars on display) Free dodgems for the kids This is a great show and certainly not one to be missed! I'll be putting an attendee list together so I can organise a club display of which all members are welcome 🙂 Here's the link for more info: http://www.vagtuner.co.uk Alternatively you can ask any questions in the VAG Tuner Live chat thread. Attendee list: 1. Steve q PAID 2. Dan_avant170 3. Ryan29kid +1 4. Brookes

So the date for VAG Tuner Live has been set! It's on Sunday 8th July 2018 and gates open to the public from 9am (clubs have to get there earlier). Tickets are £15 on the gate and under 16 are free. £10 advanced booking. I attended this show with the club last year and it was a great event! One of the best of the show season, in my opinion! Highlights include: Club displays Show and shine Track time available (you'll have to bring your own helmet unless you rent one on the day) Trade stands (including traders offering free passenger rides around the track to show off their products) Revo VIP lounge (really comfortable seating area with some of the best cars on display) Free dodgems for the kids This is a great show and certainly not one to be missed! I'll be putting an attendee list together so I can organise a club display of which all members are welcome 🙂 Here's the link for more info: http://www.vagtuner.co.uk Cheers Steve

Looks great :)

No need to worry! There's a great bunch here :) Don't hesitate to ask away with any questions you have :)

Detroit Audi are recalling 52,000 Audi a6 and a7 models built between 25th January 2011 to 13th September 2013 due to faulty fuel lines. Please note that some affected vehicles could have been registered as late as 2014! It has been found that the fuel lines have been compromised during fitting at the factory due to a compression point fitted on the fuel lines. This made them easier to install but weakened them. This area of the fuel line can fail potentially causing a risk of a fuel leak or fire. Here are the links for further info: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.detroitnews.com/amp/108739824 http://www.livemint.com/Industry/k3qJLtC4vwT2Qvczfphu1K/Audi-recalls-over-52000-cars-to-fix-fuel-lines.html Cheers Steve

Info from Auto Express As it says, the Volkswagen, Audi Group have received 17,000 complaints regarding the emissions scandal. These complaints range from customers experiencing lower fuel economy or power after the fix, right through to failed DPF filters and EGR/EGR coolers. Volkswagen state the complaints only represent 2% of customers who have had the "fix". Out of the 17,000 complaints received only 500 (approx) are open and being investigated. Volkswagen claim to have investigated the other complaints and have concluded that they have to carry out no further action. Here's the link for more info: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/92893/vw-emissions-scandal-recalls-compensation-is-your-car-affected-latest-news Hope it's useful Cheers Steve

As per the title there is a meet and cruise taking place on Sunday 15th April 2018 in the peak district. This event has been organised in conjunction with Just Audi Avants and Audi allroads Europe Facebook groups. Thought I'd put it on here to see if anyone is interested in attending? Meeting place to be arranged but time will be 8:30-9:00 am for breakfast, then a cruise around the lovely peak district. I've spoken to the organisers as I'm intending to go and I'll keep you posted when I get more info :) Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/380856152366151/?ti=cl Cheers Steve

Lol not a bad plan Paul! 😉

Now that is nice! Think I'll do the whip round for myself though lol😂 great colour!

Hmm how odd about the steering wheel. As I say you could retrofit it ;) Glad your pleased! They are a lovely car :) not surprised the have was a nice drive too though :)

Looks great! Not surprised you love it :)

Alcohol? Now why would we consume that! Lol😁

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

Great sound system! Very expensive extra too!!

She looks great! Love the wheels :)

You're welcome glad we could help :)

Sorry for the delayed reply. At least it starts :) Keep us posted on how you get on, but sounds like you've got a good winter project :) power steering wise, is it making any whining noises? Or no noise at all? It could be the pump that's gone. Cheers Steve

You're welcome, glad I could help :)