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Hi Gareth, Sorry, my message was a bit misleading! New battery required, so I got one and got it installed 🙂. So hopefully all sorted!! Thats young a car? Wow. Touch wood, I hope my new battery lasts longer, although I’m thinking about getting a new car soon as mine has done 125k miles and showing signs of age. Will be a sad day when it goes. Have loved this car and was my dream (realistic) car when growing up. More space needed now though so may have to look at the Qs... or an RS6 😉 I wish.... Thanks for you help guys! Will

Hi Stephen, Having just bought your Audi A4 2009 2.0 Known as B8, it takes a while to familiarise yourself & get to know what is fitted, what to look out for etc. In Australia, we don't have "59 Plate" - just Build Plate Month/Year & Compliance Plate. I don't want to alarm you, just inform, so here goes.... In addition to Gareth's advice:- Check if it has had Timing Chain Tensioner Revision already fitted. There are a few more things to watch out for, just like any used car on the market. If I remember correctly:- there are reported cases of the old Timing Chain Tensioners failing on some 2.0 Engine Codes. In Australia, there's a site for reference, with Detailed Reviews, Complaints, Recalls for various Makes & Models. Check with your Audi Dealer. or a respected Independent in your area. (I've seen many Audi Owners remain sceptical of what previous owners say, plus what Dealership Service people say, when asked about "any known problems") http://m.australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=recalls&make=Audi&model=A4&gen=37&pno=0 I have 2010 A3 8P 1.8TFSI EA888 CDAA 6MT. (Similar Engine, with Timing Chain)

It wasn't too bad actually - there and back. But as i'm sure you're aware... it's wasn't too sunny this time around!!