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Assuming it's petrol? It could also be fuel evaporation. Is the fuel line close to exhaust, hot parts etc? It's obviously a very bespoke vehicle, and fast a I would presume. Might be worth wrapping hose in tin foil, quick and easy, see if it helps. If it does look for a permanent fix.

Hello Mark, welcome to the club! Sorry to hear your having issues already! Hope they get sorted soon :)

This is my black edition I got on Thursday

Thanks for the welcome. Here's a couple of picture of my new to me Q7, impressed with it it so far. It's a big beast and likes a drink. But as a mate said it's smiles per gallon. Will be concentrating on getting it in a bit better shape, wheels, arch trim and boot lid require a little attention to get up to my standard. Also another few bits and pieces to buy, get the engine tarracleaned and maybe even a remap but we will wait and see. Cheers Dave

Another vote for Uniroyal rain sport contact 3 from me too. These are the best tyres I have come across for the temperate climate we live in. When I first got the A6 it had dunlops on the rear and Pirelli on the front. It handled terribly and the back end would slide out on roundabouts while following Miss Daisy in a Micra. Put the Uniroyals on and now I could overtake Miss Daisy on the inside of said roundabout if wanted to. Best compramise on grip, longevity and price in my book. Run them on the T5 too. Have voted for Michelins though as I run the Alpins over winter, superb tyres too.👍

The roads are a bit rubbish up here where I am to say the least and yes the s-line rides a little firm but being the A6 I have it's not that bad compared to a smaller car. But if your used to that in a civic it won't be any worse in an A4 for you! The longer wheelbase will help with that compared to what your used too in the civic. In my opinion mileage is not something that turns me away from cars that are as well engineered as these. The most important thing is correct oil usage and frequent enough oil changes. Get an app like TotalCarCheck, you can see the MOT history and importantly if any advisors like bushes etc where actually done or not. If not then u might need to budget for them on the next MOT. There are so many out there to choose from, be picky and go for a model you want irrespective of mileage. Then just make sure service book and receipts look as they should. regarding low mileage on a derv. I would be using a good oil and changing oil every 10-12k (ignoring long life service). Only real issue is likely to be the DPF so a forced regen by driving in a lower gear, 4th or 5th to keep the revs high for 4-5 mins will help keep the DPF clear. Good luck what whatever you do mate

Welcome to the club Paul :) I would have to agree with Bradley and don't think the a7 is an old mans car! :)

Cheap cables could damage control modules aswell. Seen it happen in a Skoda Octavia. So stick with a genuine cable.

Hi Trevor, thanks for the welcome and advice 👍 Will update as I go tomorrow :) Ollie

It's worth noting that waxing and polishing are different operations that do different things. Waxing adds a layer of protection over the paint/lacquer to repel water and put a smoother and therefore shiny finish over the paint. Polishing, in it's true form, actually makes the paint itself smoother (think like ultra fine liquid sandpaper!) and this is when paint removal comes in. Ideally you should care for paint such that it doesn't get scratches or swirls and therefore does not often need polishing. Washing technique ( the two buckets method ) and avoiding automatic car washes goes a long way to avoiding scratches And marring. Having said that, I normally wax twice a year using collinite wax, which is known to last well. Other waxes would need a more regular application. Some products, such as the AG super resin polish noted above, are a bit of a hybrid product containing fillers that cover micro-scratches to provide a smooth shiney finish. They work well but to the OCD purist are a bit of a cheat ( I still use it too 😀). These days a lot of people don't use waxes at all. To some extent they have been replaced with polymer sealants, but that's a whole other subject... If you really want to know about OCD levels of car cleaning and care head to the Detailing World website, but be warned - it's very easy to get drawn into a world of serious expense and geekdom. I hope this assists. Cheers, Luke