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One other question Dan - why did the arm snap? You would be wise to check all moving parts are indeed moving freely on all sensors, otherwise you may find yourself in the same situation with another one. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dan, Obviously any level sensor issue is going to result in some issue in relation to ride height, so it wouldn’t surprise me. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dan, Very sorry to hear of your air bag issue. Without wishing to be pessimistic, I would think that is now the major issue area compared with the level sensor - which should be a comparatively easy fix. Your air bag misfortune maybe a lesson to others to avoid driving these vehicles with similar symptoms. Good luck in getting it all fixed fairly easily. Kind regards, Gareth.

Assistance to date any good to you Ben?

Hello Jon, Probably down to one of the sensors being faulty, but regrettably it’s likely to need diagnostics to home in on the culprit. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, Thanks for joining, and apologies for the delay in responding. You can of course insure it with any company, but unless you have a ‘spare’ NCB, then you will have to start from zero bonus, since your everyday car will be using up the bonus earned on that. Possible alternative? Insure the car as a classic car with quite a choice of brokers to approach for quotes. However, it’s worth pointing out that the rule of thumb is that the car has to be a minimum of 20 years old. There can be exceptions to this. These policies usually don’t depend on, or earn a NCB, and mileage has to be restricted - 5K would be reasonable limit - 3K limit is likely to be cheaper. The bonus of CC insurance is that you can usually agree a pay out value for the car in the event of it being a total loss. You could try the likes of Adrian Flux, Lancaster - and others found in a Google search for Classic Car Insurance. I was told there was a comparison website for such cover, but personally I wouldn’t bother with that. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Well we hope Adam is OK, since he hasn’t returned to the forum since he posted his plea for help.

You could be missing out. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on with CPinM. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, EPC/Halfords? Might be worth having a look at Car Parts in Motion ( no connection other than used them to good avail). Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Trev, but why are you looking to buy these on Amazon? Have a look on EBay. Car Parts in Motion may also be a suitable source. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks James, Yes, appreciate that schedule is not for a TT, but the TT is likely to follow a very similar schedule, and I can’t see you going far wrong by assuming similar work being done. Can I ask you how many (Audi?) services has the car had in its first 3 years, and what have been the invoice-listed parts renewed during these services. Averaging 3K miles/annum is going to be hard on any car, unless this mileage is covered by infrequent longish journeys, so an annual servicing routine sounds the way to go. My guess is that this car has never had an air filter change, might have had a pollen filter, possibly a brake fluid change ( or is due for one) and in effect has only had its oil and filter changed on x occasions. Having said all that, if you are going to entrust it’s future servicing to an independent, then they will check and renew everything the main dealer would, so in effect you don’t need to know what they do, no more than you did with the earlier main dealer servicing. Now if you want to do this servicing yourself, then you are absolutely right in taking advice on exactly what you need to do. Perhaps you could let us know what you decide James. Kind regards, Gareth.

Was that any help to you Chloe?

Hello Trev, Where are you looking to buy these from? A specific part number is obviously the cast iron route to getting the correct part, but main dealer Parts Depts. don’t usually give you that unless you buy from them - then you don’t need it! Aftermarket suppliers will usually supply via. a Reg. no. Won’t they do that in your case? I think I bought a Febi one for our car, so probably worth looking up a phone number for Febi Technical and asking their advice on the correct one. If all else fails then an independent should be able to let you know the part number via. diagnostics. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, Post was by poster Ozz on 22 Jan. Title - A1 ……..Service Schedule. I think the post may have been duplicated around the same time. Perhaps you could have a read of the responses and let us know how you feel in relation to the recommendations and comments made. You didn’t tell us what your anticipated annual mileage will be - all important. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dougie, Thanks for joining. Petrol or diesel? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, Welcome and thanks for joining. SteveQ posted a service schedule about a month? ago, so if you want the ‘recommended’ then that should suffice. You’ll find it via. a search for his posts. My impression was that it leaned towards the minimum level of maintenance rather then the best-for-the car. My feeling is that this schedule is biased towards ensuring that dealers have minimum servicing commitment in favour of maximising rewards from service plans etc., but this could be considered cynical. It’s worth having reading those posts before coming back to us and letting us know what your annual mileage will be, and we should be able to advise on a good plan for you. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chloe, Sounds typical of an issue with one of the in-bumper sensors - which one?? Diagnostics will identify which one for you. Some have said that you can tell by putting your ear to each one, but that didn’t work for me. Again, spaying WD40 might do the trick, but again that failed for me. Audi will charge you around £160 per sensor, but I bought a new replacement one off EBay for less than £16, and that one even had the Audi part number imprinted on it. Diagnostics will give you the correct part number. This is important since there are similar looking variants. Fitting usually entails removing the bumper, but you may get away with it if it’s a corner one. Some EBay sellers offer a painting service. perhaps you could let us know how you get on Chloe. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Could you please complete your profile.

Hello Adam, Having to work out the rough maths, I work that out to be about 22mpg - is that what you worked it out at? That’s obviously a bit daft for a diesel, whatever the overall journey conditions. Perhaps you could fill in a bit more background:- Has this deteriorated during your ownership, or have you recently bought it, and find the consumption is high. Whatever Adam, I would think you will need to get the car actually assessed by a trusted local diesel specialist (rather than an ‘ordinary’ garage) since it would otherwise be difficult to home in on the cause without inspection and testing. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jonny, I feel for your plight, and I don’t really want to spoil anyone’s interest on here, but the only way to value this car is via. the much broader interest that would be gained by listing it on EBay and let the bidders decide. Personally I would not be listing the estimated costs, but would list the individual issues found by the dealership, and list it as Spares or Repairs but running ? - if it is. In that way you are being honest and open. If it’s currently road legal then that would be very much a bonus, but if it’s not, it should not put off the likely DIYer buyer. Again, just my view, but once you start to break this car, there is no road back, and you will either find yourself being committed to remove parts and post them off to buyers, and put up with multiple people coming to your door over possibly a longish period of time. Good luck in getting out of your issue in an honest way. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Laurentiu, Any auto, or auto mode is likely to result in an increased fuel consumption. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Felix, I would suggest you send Luey a PM, since this thread is 5 years old. Having said that, he did revisit the forum a couple of years ago. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jim, Have a search back and I think you will find my reply to an earlier question on the same subject. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Rob, Many thanks for the ‘still painful’ update, and I’m not surprised you have decided not to keep the car. Probably boils down to unfortunately not the best of examples, compounded by not the best attention from the selling main dealer. I too wonder about all these pre sales gimmicks? of 100+ inspections and warranties. Perhaps being pessimistic, but warrantees don’t come with any compensation for the hassle caused by the faults - that they should have picked up earlier! Service history? I really do understand the attraction of ‘full service history’, but in reality, it can boil down to the vehicle spending 2 hours in a workshop every 18 months, and being gloriously neglected in between. Cynical? Probably yes. Filters not changed? SteveQ posted a summary of an Audi service schedule, and I think air filter changes were far more extended than would suit me, and may never have been done with your car - according to schedule. What mileage has the car done Rob? Easily said, but this bad experience needs to be put behind you as soon as you can, and move on to the nicer experiences to come. The forum wishes you well Rob, and it’s been our pleasure to have dealt with you, if only in a supportive role. Wishing you good luck ahead. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Love the bit about the cuppa. There must be Welsh blood there somewhere, since no one escapes a visit to a genuine Welsh household without having had a cup of tea.

Thanks Jason. Price? Kind regards, Gareth.

I avoid them like the plague Mark, but respect their usage and purpose, so it needs others to advise you on that. Kind regards, Gareth.