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Hello Phil. ‘Nare-do-wells’ seldom worry about such things until they have damaged your car in an attempt to seal it, so does it really matter too much? Your car is still damaged. Garaged overnight?

Thanks Martyn, so what price are you asking for it?

‘Straight forward’ theft of the vehicle can also result in cloned number plates and resultant proof that the genuine vehicle from which is number has been duplicated, is indeed the genuine one - as experienced by a family member. My tip is to add a small non standard badge or similar to the back of the car as a means of proof of identity difference.

Welcome Phil, and apologies for the slow response. I guess the extent of additional security requirements depends on the car’s location during vulnerable nighttime periods etc. I would say a steering lock could be considered on a why-not basis - making the car less desirable to steal due to extra time needed. Of course, it does come with its inconvenience to use, but….. Kind regards, Gareth.

Price please Martyn, as opposed to ‘offers’ Many thanks, Gareth.

With no disrespect to the poster, I would suggest that anyone wishing to take an interest in following this up does so with the utmost caution.

Sorry to be a bit dismissive, but the thread is almost 4 years ago - he didn’t come back, and it’s highly, highly unlikely he now will.

Halfords comments are totally inadequate on this occasion, and in all honesty it was a bit remiss of you not to insist on a printed out report. Did you have the alternator output checked at the same time? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Russell, Apologies for jumping in on this thread. The car will either be within, or marginally outside warranty. Did you buy it from an Audi dealer? If so and selling dealer are saying it’s normal, then best option is to take it to another Audi dealer or trusted independent. Kind regards, Gareth.

I’m pretty confident it wouldn’t need to be.

Hello Helen, As I understand it, welding subframes is a no, no and unacceptable for MOT passes. I could be wrong, but if I were you I would be contacting VOSA directly and getting the official dictate, rather than the garage’s opinion, before spending any money in this direction. Let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jamie, The dealer is certainly correct in the amount of work involved in replacing this cheap part. They are also likely to contact you during repair and suggest renewing clutch components as well - resulting in additional 4 figure sum being added. The question is - how severe is this leak? My feeling would be bordering insignificant at this stage, but I could be wrong. If it were mine:- I would get a second opinion from a trusted independent. I would question why you are having this 6 year old car serviced at a main dealer. Kind regards, Gareth,m

Life is full of coincidences. Rover 75? Had one of these with the BMW diesel engine - great. The one I had was a facelift Contemporary and was spec’d to the limited and finished in Seafrost, which I understand they only did in limited numbers in the pre- facelift. Ex MG/ Rover management car. I know exactly what you mean about the MG/R service book being part of the handbook - I have a low mileage MG TF. Jaguars? May I ask what you have Peter. I’ve a long association with this marque. Apologies for going off-thread, but…. Kind regards, Gareth.

The section you have highlighted is an engine lifting bracket. I cannot see it would be necessary to have to remove this to correct an unacceptable operation. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Alan from the Homeland. Apologies for jumping in on this, but I would suggest not overthinking this until you get the battery efficiency checked - Halfords stores will check that. Also get the alternator output checked at the same time. As just mentioned in another thread - come back to us if the battery tests substandard. Your wallet will thank you! Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Steve. Electric power steering? If so, first eliminate the battery as your source of the problem. Halfords stores can measure its efficiency for you. Your wallet will appreciate if you refer back to us if the battery is found to be substandard. Kind regards, Gareth.

Great Peter, Puts me in mind of a BMW I bought at auction at least a couple of decades ago - with no service history. Once home, the service book was found tucked under the passenger seat. Soon learnt after that to check all sort of places where rival bidders may have hidden them! Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks, Not really

Hello Sam, By buying from Black Circle you do so at at your own risk - albeit at some discount. If you shop around locally for best deal then it isn’t your problem if they turn out not to fit. Kind regards, Gareth.

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Welcome Edigijus, Just note the wire colour which actually goes to the reverse light bulb holder. Not sure what section of the wiring you are taking the photo of. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Emily, Renewing the (poor brand) battery may not prove to be a cure, so if it were mine, I would be going along to the recommended VAG independent as a next course of action. re. batteries:- simple voltage is no longer king, and neither is its ability to start the car. The car’s systems monitor things like cold cranking current etc.etc. and this may not be up to par. It could well be an instrument cluster issue, but the prior approach must be logical -as said - entrust the final battery and alternator efficiency testing to the independent ( Kwik Fit ?) and then take sound advice from them. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome, The new battery may (just may ) need coding to the car, but 2007 is on the borderline for needing that done. Have you checked the alternator output, and have all battery and starter motor connections been checked? Kind regards, Gareth.

Your only option is to get this one replaced under warranty and hope for the best Aaron. If it were mine, I would also be getting the alternator output checked to ensure it’s not creating daftly over voltages. Let us know how you get on.