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Hello Mick, If this barely 4 month old car is equipped with stop/start, and it doesn’t always work, then there is certainly something wrong, and a/any dealer must correct the fault under warranty. Sounds as if this is a classic case of an ailing battery. May sound daft on a 4 month old car, but these cars can be sitting around for months before being registered, and battery inactivity is not good news. What would best describe your typical journey, and how often do you make these journeys? The answer may explain why it doesn’t always work. Perhaps you could let us know. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, I think I’ve gained a reputation of being too soft on here, but in your opening question ‘. ….. silly question…’ .-? No a very silly question surely! Surely you realise that you first have to enquire about the field and car ownership -? Sorry, but…. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Charles, Bit confused ‘….liquid moly …..I’ll give it a go’ . Then ‘….don’t want to risk it………will stick with well know brands’. Is Liquid Moly that well known brand a brand? Who makes it? Quantum (was Castrol) is/was VAG’s recommended - you say ‘slightly cheaper than Liquid Moly’. Correct/recommended oil cheaper - can’t really see where the debate is about what to use, but of course, it’s always down to personal choice. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Charles, For what it’s worth:- I’ve always stuck with Quantum oil, which is/was VAG’s recommended brand. Despite changing the oil every year, even though only c7K miles covered, I always use their Longlife 3 variant. 167k now covered in the family A3. There are many competitively priced sellers on EBay. DIY - labour free- is great, so I always ‘invest’ the savings on best brands at most competitive prices. For me, filters will always be Mann or Bosch. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Matt, Thanks for joining. I’m sure that you will appreciate that one quote is not enough. If you have a scan through a couple of my posts over the last week? you will find suggestions for probably competitive bodywork sources in your (any) area. £500 expensive ?? You don’t tell us whether this is preparing, spraying and fitting, so what exactly are you getting done for that? I have a ball park figure of around £300 per panel, so based on your bonnet needing painting inside and out it seems there or thereabouts to me, but the answer is your hands to search best quality work at best price - in your area. Let us know what you are getting done for your quote. Kind regards, Gareth.

What ‘process’ are you referring to Steve? - and are we like minded in our opinion on this post - or not? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Mark, So it’s a special tool then. Can’t match a suitable bit to attach to an ordinary torque wrench? Nothing on EBay? Kind regards, Gareth.

Very useful advice Steve. Being pointed, it’s a shame the original poster has revisited the site, but has chosen not to answer the questions left, so who knows whether your helpful advice is simply repeating what he has already done. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mark, Thanks for joining. Pardon my ignorance, but are you looking to buy an ‘ordinary’ torque wrench, or is it a bespoke tool you are looking for? If the former, then a suitable sized one would be available at Screwfix, Toolstation, and other outlets. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello David, No, of course not - no offence taken or meant. I just think it makes it so much easier for you as the seller, and for your potential buyer that you have a base line price to decide on sale or purchase - otherwise both parties can find themselves messed about. As said, if the seller doesn’t have any idea of its value, then auction can be the best route. Many thanks for posting, and good luck with the sale. Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks Mike, Politeness is something I practice, but sometimes it can be taken as a lack of firmness. If such things were down to me I would not allow adverts without stated selling prices - full stop! If anyone’s ‘pals’ are ‘open to offers’ then they know exactly what will be acceptable and what won’t. If indeed they genuinely don’t, then put it to auction for it to realise the best price on the day. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks David - but I would expect you are as fully familiar with the anticipated price you want for it, as you are with what you have done to it. ‘Offers in the region of’ ?? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Karl, Sorry to hear of your sill damage. This is likely to detract from the car’s value/appeal, and personally, I would be looking to get it rectified as funds allow. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. It won’t cost anything to get a couple of quotes, and if it were mine, I would be having a chat with a couple of the smaller used car dealers in your area. These chaps usually know where to get work done at more reasonable costs.

Price David?

Hello Rob, Thanks for joining and posting the alert of the car being for sale. The following will be desirable/essential to aid your sale. Photos - inc. damage, MOT details, how long you have owned it, and last, but most important - what price do you want for it? Kind regards, Gareth.

Have you actually removed the back light bulb holders and physically checked both brake light bulbs (if two) are working?

Hello Mo, Sounds good. I take it you have already carried out the available online searches such as MOT history, and the DVLA vehicle check that tells you when the last V5 was issued - to give you a better idea of when the car last changed hands. Short ownership can be suspicious. Also that you have requested/obtained copy of the computer recorded service history, which should be available via. your nearest Audi dealer - VIN might be required to obtain that, but seller should provide the VIN. Personally, I would not be accepting the sellers statement of ‘full service history’ without written proof. Simple indications of careful ownership will be matching tyres at least on the same axle. There is obviously far far more, so unless you are confident in your own ability to thoroughly check the car before purchase, then it would be advisable to invest in a professional inspection. Warranty? London to Manchester will render it impractical to return the car to the seller for any corrective work, so worth checking that the work can be carried out in your locality. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Allen, When you say the car won’t start, does that mean the starter motor doesn’t turn the engine, or it does but the car will not fire up? Kind regards, Gareth.

Where have you tried Rob?

Hello Ted, Thanks for joining and posting your plea. I’m not sure of the exact operation, but a good starting point would be to check for a broken wire within the flexible harness section which links the car body to the tailgate. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Denzil, ’….al lights checked…’ Some brake light assemblies can have twin bulbs, which lead owners to believe the brake lights are working - which indeed they may be -but not to a uniform degree of brightness. If this isn’t the source of your particular issue? Worth checking earths and connectors. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Farman, Have you read the numerous posts on this? Kind regards, Gareth.

Well done - missed the convertible bit!!

Thanks Mike, £133 as a per annum figures calculated as £400 over a 3 year lease. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hugh one what?