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Hello Simon, Thanks for joining the forum and posting your plea. ‘Full service history’. Have you obtained a copy of the print out of how many services the car has had, and what work and repairs it has had during its 9 year life? Has it been in the same ownership from new? If not - very important- how long has the last owner owned it? Cambelt and water pump renewed at 107K miles, and now on 180K. On an average of 20k/ annum, that work could have been carried out around 4 years ago, and based on the normal recommendation of change every 5 years (irrespective of mileage) it could be due again within the next year. Cost? If the MOT history references tyres ( near limit?) then its only fair to question how well the car has been cared for, if the owners are not fussy on ensuring the car has a good set of tyres at MOT time. Just some thoughts to ponder on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hi Peter, I have, thankfully, not come across this snag yet - but this turned up in my feed a couple of weeks ago and may be of some use? Mike 😎

Hello Steve, Sorry to hear of your problem, and about TPS’ reaction. It could just be me, but it seems they may be heading for choppy waters, since it seems they won’t even talk with you if you aren’t an account holder. I now have a couple of main dealer contacts who will offer discounts and do mail order, so for me, TPS or no TPS - it really doesn’t matter at all. But as you say, when branch sales figures start to go the wrong way, they might just realise that it can be a difficult road to go back along. One thing will never change - the buyer will always retain their right to vote with their feet. Kind regards, Gareth.

Lol. You knew what I meant 😂 could always consider trekking style bags 😉

I fitted Black View cameras front and rear in 2012 after I had someone rear end me. I paid £90 each for them. https://blackvueuk.co.uk/

Hi just noticed this one and when you say BAG specialist are we talking Louis Vuitton or Michael Korrs.

Hi yes get a Nextbase unit they are not the cheapest but the recording quality is excellent and if you get the bundle with the hardwire kit they are easy to fit, about an hour. Steve.

I worked at Volkswagen I would strongly advise you not to have the recall done. As it can cause other problems later down the line. Have a look at the similar ea189 recall issues to see what I mean.

Does my 16plate Audi A1 have a timing chain as opposed to a timing belt and when should it be replaced