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Hello Mei, I would guess the emphasis on your complaint is not not being able to get a replacement screw from another source as Trevor suggests, but the fact that if you choose to get it from Audi, then they force you to buy associated bits which you don't want - and that is a fair point. The hard fact is that car manufacturers supply spare parts and have to stock these parts pending a request from someone. They also have to have an individual part number for every sub part and yes, I agree it would be great if every nut, bolt, washer, screw, fastener was available as a separate item. However, the system to indentify each of these would simply result in it being uneconomical for them to stock the part - so part unavailable! I applaud your attempts, but I fear you aren't going to get anywhere with this, and you just as well wander down to your local hardware store and buy one, and take satisfaction from supporting a local business. I am not pro Audi with this - having the same issues with a broken centre arm rest clip on an A3. You've guessed it - you have to buy the arm rest top! Still nice cars though. Kind regards, Gareth.

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Hello all. Recently one of the screws which holds up the string from the parcel shelf to the side of the Q3 I drive broke. So I phone Audi. To get a replacement for this screw costs £43 as it is apparently not available as an individual item. Instead I have to buy a completely new parcel shelf, including two new screws. Audi customer service were even worse in dealing with the issue. I despair. Does anybody know how to take this forward? Who do I talk to to get something changed about this completely crazy policy.. Its ironic, when Audi bleat on about their green credentials, how they come to be selling grossly redundant packages, of which 99+% is not required. Either reply to mrjeffes@gmail.com or start a thread. Thanks

Looking great. What a beauty.

Hello Alan, The Q7 appears to be respected as a towing vehicle, and personally I would not have considered it would be necessary to upgrade the cooling system, since such things are usually taken into consideration when these vehicles are designed. If it were me, I would be visiting the local Audi dealers and talking with them about your intentions, and asking them if they would be prepared to put local owners in to touch with you. The acid test with such considerations is to talk with owners who actually use the vehicles in the way you propose to do so. Good luck with your search. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hi...welcome to the Forum There are a few for sale on eBay but I think you will need to activate the system (if not already) to read the disc Here is a link to some bits & pieces http://www.ebay.co.uk/dsc/Vehicle-Parts-Accessories/131090/i.html?LH_TitleDesc=1&_ddo=1&_ipg=100&_os=PS|D&clk_rvr_id=1162308106438&lgeo=1&rmvSB=true&_nkw=Audi+A8+S8+sat-nav-disc&_pgn=1 Cheers Trevor

Hi Trevor, Many thanks for the reply and apologies for the late response! I will let you know how I get on. All the best, Albert

Not sure if it conflicts with any race meetings/shows I attend but otherwise, yes...it should be a great show (especially if the sun shines throughout the weekend) I have contacted the organisers and asked for a Club stand area there (depending on how many members are interested in going) so will post up anything I receive back from them. Watch this space !

Hi Alan Welcome to the Forum, as Trevor has said it's going to be a tough one to beat! but then again have you looked at other Audi Models? As you must know by now torque is an essential part of towing so something like (cough cough) my car ;D was good for towing (back in 2000) lol Keep us up to date! Regards Bradley

Hi Gareth the car came with a full audi service history and a load of receipts will have a look through them all the calipers are the same with the audi emblem and the writing look to be part of the casting but will have a closer look when it's light and take a couple of pics thanks stuart

Hello Stuart, Not sure how long you have owned this and what you know of its previous service and repair history. Also whether this writing ( and we would need to know whether this is say handwritten in paint or embossed, or something else) has simply been added to identify which type of vehicle the parts may have come off - i.e. secondhand and interchangeable with your originals. Of course, this could be barking up completely wrong trees, but you would be able to advise us on that possibility. Kind regards, Gareth.

Funny you saying that Brad was ;looking at an ST before deciding on the Audi found the audi better all round and only half a second down on 0-60

Hi Mie OMG! that ridiculous, Try seeing if someone is parting out your car somewhere and get the part from there, would most likely be so much more cheaper ;)

Pfft pocket money! haha joking, joking, what a stunning car! Audi once again build a quality car!