Steve Q

Update garage couldn't find anything mechanically wrong with the a6. They suspect that when they did the brake fluid change in March that air may have got into the system. So after a second brake fluid change the brakes are working fine now! Fingers crossed it's all sorted and I can go to Belgium with peace of mind! Thanks for all your help all :)

Updated list :) P.S we need one more for the display!

Your most welcome to display your car! :) il add your name on the list! :) I think if we all meet prior to the event would be a good idea. Those who are displaying cars need to be at donington for 8am. You can buy tickets through the show website. When you're buying tickets you'll need to select the option of displaying your car and selecting the club name (audiownerclub.com) i know that feeling! Iv got a couple of jobs to do to mine also! Cheers steve

Il ad your name on the list :) i need a min of 5 cars for a club display :) iv put all the details on the show thread :) cheers steve

Your welcome! :) good choice! And I don't blame you! It can be a big job. By all means put an ad under our for sale section :) cheers steve

I use aviva or admiral but I do have a multi car policy I'm paying £950 for 2 cars

Cracking Audi there Dan :) lve the wheels :) we're hoping to have a display at VAG Tuner Live at Donington park on the 16th July. Didn't know if you wanted to display your car at the event? Have a look at the events page for more info :) cheers steve

Welcome to the forum :) Sorry to hear your selling such a beautiful a4 convertible! Especially with the hard top too! What are you changing to? Cheers steve

Your most welcome Greg :) glad we could help :)

Glad your pleased with it Deep :) and you've done well to get it so quickly! :) cheers steve

I think Gareth has hit the nail on the head. The rac and aa can do these checks. If the seller refuses then I would say he/she has something's to hide. I believe the rs has flappy paddles so make sure they're working properly. If it's got stock suspension just make sure it's level and handles nicely through the corners because as I say it can be expensive to put right. Check through the service history to see what's been done as this can be a good indication on how it's been maintained or not maintained as the case may be. Cambelts should be changed at approx 4 years/40k miles I believe. So that 82k one should of had its second one done by now! Oh and check the intercooler isn't leaking as this will be another expensive repair. If it were me I would try and avoid modified examples. If you are looking at modified examples make sure all the mods have been carried out by reputable garages. Again if it were me and I was looking at a modified example I'd want full service history. Here is a buying guide I found on another forum: https://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?t=82219 hope it helps :) cheers Steve

Deffo can't failure that after sales service! :D

£50 a wheel is a fantastic price! :)

Welcome to the forum Gavin :) you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) feel free to post a pic of your a3 :) cheers Steve

I feel your pain! I caught my a6 front bumper the other day when taking it to the garage! Mine will need the lower bumper respraying :( I'd say buy a new bumper on eBay and not to put it through the insurance. They might try and write it off!

Your welcome :) you may find your car may have a tyre inflation kit.

Welcome to the forum Mark! Bet your really excited! The waiting is the worst part! Cheers steve

One thing to be careful of is the suspension. Audi used a complicated adaptive system (not air suspension) and when it goes wrong it's expensive to put right. The system is designed to keep the car flat through the corners. You'll find that some rs6's have been converted to coilovers as it's cheaper than fixing the Audi system. Id advise finding one with good service history (ideally full) as the rs6 can be costly to fix if it goes wrong (i.e. The gearbox). Oh and low mileage as poss. Check for crash damage and damage to the rear arches. Rear arches in the a6 c5 aren't known to rust unless a repair has been carried out. Body parts can also be expensive and with regard to body work Audis and VWs from this era also suffered from the front wings rusting at the top of the arch. Never seen it on an rs6 mind but the a6 c5, a4, golf mk4, bora etc were all affected. Oh and make sure all electrical components work. For example it can cost over a £1000 to fix the aircon if the pumps/condensers etc are broken. they are cracking cars and will be a future classic :) hope iv helped :) cheers steve

Welcome to the forum :) It's weird that there are no error codes. Is the esp stuck on or off?

Welcome to the forum:) you'll find the members on here a friendly and helpful bunch :) cheers Steveb

I would say spacesaver. It's very rare to find cars with full sized wheels anymore.

Still in the garage Trevor :/ so I have no news yet unfortunately :/

Welcome to the forum :) sorry to hear of your predicament! iv checked eBay and the one ending soonest is 1 day 14 hours! Your best bet as you need on quickly is a local scrap yard or Audi. Sorry if it sounds like I'm telling you how to suck eggs! Cheers steve

Welcome to the forum:) a very good find you have there! :) sorry I can't be of any more help with your questions though! Cheers steve

Hello Leanne, welcome to the forum:) sorry to hear of your predicament. Well done for keeping the car so long! How many miles are on her? Iv had a look on eBay and found these. Don't know if it will be suitable as it's not the same part number https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282430644484 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262955912086 it might be worth seeing if the same style door locks were fitted to passats, golfs, Audi 100 etc from the same era. I hope I'm not telling you how to suck eggs! Cheers Steve