Greetings! Few questions about my new (old) car!

[ZerosGiven]

Hi there. I've own previously a 2007 A4 Avant S-Line, a MKI TT 225. So this is not my first rodeo when it comes to Audi. However, my new purchase is a 2012 A6 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI Quattro. I'm very pleased with it. I have a few questions I hope everyone experience can help me with.

1. I hear water running up and down the tail gate and the lights have signs of water inside. Is this common? Whats the issue, how can I fix?

2. Any recommendations for a replacement tail pipe ends? Is this easy to do?

3. This car has a HUD (head up display). I like it, but any idea if it can be turned off?

4. The brake pedal squeaks every time you touch it. Anyone got any fixes or hacks to stop or tone this down?

5. She's got some big wheels on her, 265/30/20. What do you guys run on yours? I have always liked Michelin Pilot Sports but happy to hear anyones thoughts on it.

6. I have invoices from the Audi garages that completed the services, but the books not been stamped. I was thinking of calling and asking if they could stamp my book if I provided the documents. Has anyone done this before, is this 'okay' or a bit of a no no?

Thanks in advance!

Duncan

[Steve Q]

The tailgate water could be coming from the rear wiper motor. Definitely worth taking the rear panel off to investigate. 

The tailpipes will either be screwed on or welded on. Only way to know it to look under. 

20 inch wheels seem large. Are they Audi ones? 

Definitely worth seeing if Audi wil stamp the book for you. 

 

[ZerosGiven]

On 7/28/2023 at 9:14 PM, Steve Q said:

The tailgate water could be coming from the rear wiper motor. Definitely worth taking the rear panel off to investigate. 

The tailpipes will either be screwed on or welded on. Only way to know it to look under. 

20 inch wheels seem large. Are they Audi ones? 

Definitely worth seeing if Audi wil stamp the book for you. 

 

Thanks Steve. I will take a look at the rear panel and stick my head under the back to see if I can see how it fits.

Regards the wheel. They are Audi Rotor type, see picture.

Spoke to Audi dealership that did the work, they said they dont use stamps anymore since it went digital. I found out there is a recall on the car, so will talk to them in person when I o in for that and take all I need. They did say they would be able to print out any missing invoices for me, which is nice.

[Steve Q]

Glad they'll give you the invoices 🙂

[Greg71]

Hi Duncan,

I had the same issue with my tail light. I removed it and the original adhesive had failed. I carefully separated the outer casing, dried it all out, then re sealed it using epoxy resin. It’s been perfect ever since.