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Thanks Osman, I have used Brembo to good effect for family motoring driving style. I respect that others will have varying opinions and recommendations. I take it you will appreciate you will need to measure the current disc thickness, and evaluate whether they will still be within the minimum specified thickness at the end of your new pad life. Ideally renew them along with the pads. Well worth doing an EBay search for competitive prices from reputable sellers. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on Osman. Kind regards, Gareth,

Hello Cameron, There is no shortage of nonsense available on the internet, and perhaps a shortage of logical thought. As Steve says, if coolant is holding temperature. Kind regards, Gareth.

Well done Iain, I have known surgeons who couldn’t change a light bulb, and Oxford graduates who can’t punctuate a sentence, but….. Great if you can. Perhaps could let us know your procedure before you start. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Osman, I think the first question to ask is would you describe your driving style as ‘enthusiastic’, and so above average ‘ brakes dependable’? Kind regards, Gareth.

3D printing?

Welcome Graham, Where have you searched so far? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Iain, Are you equipped tools and knowledge wise to correct these faults? Probably coolant temperature sender - possibly signalling incorrect mixture requirements to the ECU, and resulting in P130A.

Seek out an independent with a good reputation.

Try IM axles. They supply (good quality in my experience) subframes for some marques. Audi?? Let us know how you get on Dave. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Steve, On the basis of healthy differences of opinion, I would never use a pressure washer on car paintwork. Yes, I know people do and have done, but you have to be experienced in pressure adjustment and distances of lances from paintwork. There is plenty of evidence to attribute lacquer delamination on their use. Just think what a pressure washer does for your concrete patios/drives! Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Iain, I would not do any ‘suspecting’ at this stage, and I think your intention of seeking a second opinion is sound. Please let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Petrol or diesel?

If only all speed limit signs were obvious! Favourite in these parts (where the cyclists overtake you in a 20mph zone) is to place the limit sign, just a few yards ahead of a roundabout, where your attention is ‘distracted’ by observing traffic movements on the roundabout. Kind regards, Gareth.

There’s your answer then - simplyreturn it for them to sort out your discontents.

Hello Roshin, Bought from a dealer, or private sale?

Any progress or comment Joel?

Thanks Ivo, Sorry, but I’m getting a bit lost on your interpretation of ‘Cold start’ - and your dissatisfaction with it - whatever ‘it’ is. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Ivo, Are you saying it is difficult to start from cold? If so, does the starter turn the engine over enthusiastically? I would not be too concerned about a lack of increase in revs at cold start, until we have answers to the above. When was the car last serviced? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Steve, Now you get the logic then. The suffix letters are issued in alphabetical order as (possibly minor) changes take place around the same basic part. Alternative suffix letter to G might fit, but… If it were mine, I would want to look at the part and determine exactly what is wrong with it, and being plastic, if it can be repaired, before committing to acquiring expensive parts. Kind regards, Gareth.

What parts do you want David, and have you yet been into P in M website?

Thanks Steve, Have you tried my last paragraph suggestion? Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Leighton from the Homeland, I think Cliff has a fair point, otherwise it would be difficult to justify why you would want it to be connected while in their workshop - unless you don’t trust them. If that is the case, then you would be better off searching for an alternative trusted garage - such as an independent. I think many people would need some convincing about the benefit of having a 6 year old car serviced at a main dealer, unless you have some out of manufacturer’ warranty that ties you into doing that. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Andy, I believe you should be OK with post 2015, but Stevey Y on here would be your best adviser. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Gerry, and thanks for joining. We take it you are not investing in a genuine Audi one then! You may find your number against the VIN on LLL Parts website. Of course, Audi and TPS would have the answer but… What is wrong with yours Gerry that leads you to need a ‘Made in China’ new one? Why not get yours repaired at a localish specialist? Where did you intend to get your replacement from? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Steve, I does help if you let us know where you have tried and failed so far, to minimise the risk of us advising you to look where you have already searched. Can you provide a photo of the offending part? Can you get derivatives of the part with the same number but a later prefix letter to G? Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Scott and thanks for joining, Is it the propshaft joint which is showing wear? If so, try Parts in Motion at Exeter. You are likely to get a good branded joint there, such as Febi. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.