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Hi Andy H H, Having just had my 2019 A4 Avant's 1st MOT done by my local Audi Dealer, I asked about this same service plan. It seems a good deal to me, and I've booked the appointment to have the car checked prior to acceptance of that plan. 😀👍 Good luck!

Hello James, I did submit my comments in an earlier A4 forum, but here's my experience. I too have an A4 (Avant) TFSI 2019 model and also wanted to install a space-saver. Sadly, and after purchasing all the bits I thought I'd need from both Ebay & my local Audi dealer, it proved a very complex issue! 🤔 Luckily I was able to get a refund for all those items. My car did not come with a jack, just the (useless, in most cases) inflation kit. My dealer was helpful to a point, but it meant I would have to purchase a whole new liner for the cargo area to accommodate the necessary kit to fit the spare wheel and its sundry items. They were really helpful, 🤗 and after much time spent on their laptop trying to find a solution, could not fit the items I had bought without that particular liner. 😒 All this is down to weight saving to meet carbon emmision standards, as far as I'm aware, same goes for smaller fuel tanks!

I received a message about a defective nut from "Automotive News" as follows: Audi hasn’t been very active in terms of service recalls in North America recently, but the German automaker is now making the headlines with a rather interesting campaign. Approximately 100,000 cars from the brand will be recalled globally due to a potential displacement of the rear suspension links. This may seem like a very standard recall, however, the issue comes as a result of a previous recall. Back in June last year, Audi recalled many cars from the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, E-Tron models built between 2019 and 2021 to replace nuts on the rear axle suspension links that did not meet specifications. According to the bulletin released then, a defective nut could increase play between the suspension link and the hub carrier, which can result in bad wheel alignment of the rear axle. Following the campaign, which eventually expanded to cover about 150,000 globally, Audi started receiving complaints from customers of increased tire wear and worsened vehicle handling. After its own internal investigation, the German automaker discovered that during the recall, “a part on the rear axle may have been inadvertently and unknowingly set to the wrong specifications in some cases,” as Automotive News reports. Are you aware of this? If so, has anyone here been in touch with Audi UK about it?

Hi Andrew, My A4 Avant has the same system as yours that I'm pleased about! I don't feel the need for a pouch.

I've got an "OLIXAR" folding fob pouch. To be honest, I only keep my spare fob in it. I don't have keyless-entry with my car, thank goodness, although that feature seems to be fitted on more and more vehicles these days.

A rather late reply to this post but the fault was fixed at the dealership by re-setting the component. 👍

Sorry for this very late reply, Richard. My car is Arctic white.

I had the same dillema when I got my 2019 A4 that has the same function as yours. After looking into it it would seem a Faraday pouch is not necessary, but I do have one. I'm really pleased my car is not fitted with the auto lock / unlock facility!

Dear Club members, Has anyone here experienced any faults with electric window switch no working properly? A few days ago I operated the door lock & auto close of windows function but one window (O/S/R) did not close. On further checking it would only close by lifting and holding the switch - not just one touch, as it should. Initial thoughts were that this might be due to the very hot weather we've been having. Anyway, it's booked into my local Audi dealer for Friday, 30th July - the car's still under warranty. All comments welcomed!

Mine has the standard kit, Richard.

My Avant is Arctic White, so the black rings stand out nicely, Richard, and go nicely with the Black Edition bits & pieces. I'd send some pics, but having just got a new laptop haven't got access at the moment.

If I remember correctly, the Austin Allegro's steering wheel was basically a rounded square - flat at bottom & top - no wonder the police, or anyone else, felt it awkward and uncomfortable / clumsy to use!!! 🙃

I'm pretty sure any body shop could remove them for you, Richard.

Hi, I have a March 2019 A4 Avant Black Edition (40 TFSI) that came with the Audi rings on the rear doors - I like them!

I agree with Trevor's comment. I'm certain your dealer can obtain and install maps for you.

Chris, it might be worth contacting a specialist company in your area and getting a quote for fitting a rear view camera. I had a dashcam hard wired into my own Audi A4 Avant (B9) soon after I bought it. Regards, Chris

Hi William & Leslie, I know your posts were quite a while ago, but was just wondering if you have managed to source the parts needed to fit a space-saver spare wheel into your A4s. I have a 2019 A4 Avant and have very recently bought the polystyrene tool holder (with tools) from bargainhunter 3210 on Ebay for £54.99 + a brand new, original spare wheel with tyre, again from Ebay, seller: dalin_7124 for £139.00. Both these items are genuine Audi/VW parts bearing all the correct numbers. An alternative source for the tool holder is from Ebay seller Red Brain, there are many sellers offering the spare wheel. I have not yet got around to fitting the kit since the weather has been too cold and damp! 🥶 As an after thought, I also enquired through my local Audi dealership as to whether or not I could fit a spare and was told it depends. If your car has the superior sound system, then no, cannot be fitted as no room due to sub-woofer, I think. Hope this may be of some help, albeit a bit late, perhaps! 😀 Regards, Chris

Hi Dean. I've only just joined so you may already have solved your problem with sat-nav. But if not it might be worth contacting an independant company. I had my Nextbase dashcam hard wired into my Audi soon after I bought it by a local specialist. Just a thought! Regards, Chris

Hi, I've just joined, so a new, Newbie! I'm also very interested in fitting a space saver spare wheel to my 2019 A4 Avant, so any help appreciated. Same question as Les: where did you get the parts (foam insert + the spare wheel) from Steve? Cheers, Chris

I would guess it's saying refere to manual