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Hello Miyagi, Sorry, what I mean is that I’m surprised a 9 year old A3 is valued as high as your asking price in a private sale. As I said, I certainly could be out of touch and wrong, but some on-line pricing enquiry such as Parker’s, may prove me wrong - or right. Kind regards, Gareth.

I probably shouldn’t be commenting, but I feel my knowledge of pricing of 9 year old private-sale ( no warranty) cars is sadly lacking - it seems.

Hello Mark, Windscreen replaced at some time and not properly bonded? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Geoff, Many thanks for joining. Are you looking for recommended garages on the Wirral, or do you intend to do this yourself? If you are looking for garage recommendations, then any trusted local garage should be able to carryout this work. This may be disagreed with, but If you intend to have the water pump changed at the same time ( good policy) then my experience points me towards the merit of paying a bit extra for a pump bought from VAG. Perhaps you can come back to us. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Mark. ‘Anyone else had this issue?’ If you know something has been stuck into yours, then it’s fair to say that’s what is wrong with it -? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Ark, but still not following that logic, but it really doesn’t matter since you have now sorted the issue, and that’s the most important thing.

Thanks Ark, but still none the wiser with the different terminologies on the opposite side of the globe. It’s surprising how much we don’t know! Great to hear you solved your problem by adding the extra earthing strap, but apologies but I must admit I’m not following the logic of the (contact?) resistance increasing with temperature, but…. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Michael, Any 30 year old car which has only covered a genuine and verifiable 4,000 miles from new will certainly have a high interest ‘value’ irrespective of the make or model, and an A6 Quattro example will certainly enhance that appeal. Having said that, the way in which it’s been stored over those years, will obviously influence its condition and value. I would say it would be impossible to sensibly value the car, and the only meaningful way to find its true value would be to enter it into the hands of a respected classic car auctioneer. Even then, the bids will be variable dependent on the sale/sales. I recall entering my 9K from new Morris 1000 into a classic car auction decades ago, and the auctioneer’s quote was ‘ it will sell for whatever someone will write a cheque out for on the day, and that will be different to what someone will write out tomorrow’. Not very helpful, but true.! Summary:- Get the car presented to best effect, and enter it into a classic car auction in Germany. Perhaps you can let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Shak, Did you move the seat when you took the glovebox out by any chance? If so, it worth trying what has been suggested in a more recent post ‘SOS fault’. Kind regards, Gareth.

SRS Papa Zeus? If so, it alway worth trying spraying some contact cleaner on the under- seats connectors , but no not (in caps) disconnect any of them. Just spray and wiggle slightly. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Mick from the Homeland. 2 hours to receive any help is a bit short notice, but don’t give up hope. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello David, I’m not sure if this is going to help, but here in the U.K. we have on line search facilities that allow you to list what you want, and this gets circulated to all registered car breakers. Same on the Continent, which might supply over to Mallorca? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Rory, I’ve amended the title for you to include the now reduced price. Pardon my comment, and I could be well off the mark here, but would I be right in thinking the car is priced at (possibly over??) what it might be on a dealer’s forecourt? I temper that comment with the fact that it certainly appears attractive, and I’m sure anyone interested would shoot my impression down in flames. Kind regards, Gareth.

Glad the forum has been able to clear that up for you Chris. Trust that’s been of help to you. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Chris, I really feel for your plight, and although this is unlikely to be any consolation to you, I think you may be better placed to get some resolution in the States than we are in the U.K. Personally, I cannot suggest any other avenues other than those you are already following. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dave, Possibly a failing compressor, but could be a number of other causes. Your best (U.K.) friend for air suspension systems is Bagpiping Andy - you’ll find him via. a Google search. He does new piston rings for the compressors, and much more. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Martyn, You would need to get it check via. a reasonably professional test - say at Halfords - rather then just with a DIY multimeter. Kind regards, Gareth.m

Hello Chris, I think it’s 5w 30 to a VAG spec. than I cannot recall without looking it up, but your handbook should list exactly what you need. Since it’s only 1ltr you need you just as well get it from Audi at about £3 more than factors. Obviously not the most economic route, but at least you will have peace of mind that it’s correct. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jody, I take it it’s your local garage who want £900 to replace the master cylinder -? I could be way out on this, but this symptom is often associated with the slave/release bearing assembly. I would think a second opinion would be worthwhile before committing to any repair. Kind regards, Gareth.

Daft as it may sound, but battery is worth eliminating before moving on to more complex causes. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Andrew, If you are unable to get this looked at during your short stay, or don’t have the necessary tools to DIY the calliper replacement, then it might be effective to remove the pads and lever the piston back a bit - and repeat. Also check slider pins if possible. This might ease the problem enough for you to get home, and get it sorted properly. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Daryl, Audi are selling themselves too cheap on this - don’t tell them! £1300 for an alternator, £345 for a foam seat base. Crazy prices. I’ve found P in M respond to e-mails quickly if you can’t find what you are looking for. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Martyn, Thanks for joining and being in touch. Apologies for asking questions, but is the situation worse following morning start ups, or is the severity much the same under all usage conditions? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jordan, Sounds rather typical of brake servo issues to me - with respect to the fact that you’ve said your garage replaced it last year. If changing that last time solved the problem then it should be worth returning to the garage and having a chat with them about it. Quality of replacements parts can be variable, and it seems that despite the ongoing hike in part prices, the quality - to be kind - doesn’t seem to improve by the same percentage! Perhaps you can let us know what the garage says. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Ark, Thanks for being in touch. Hopefully someone might come along with the answer for you, but I must expose my lack of knowledge with the terminology - Triple Square Spline - used on your side of the world Ark. I’m wondering if that translates to Allen Key as I know them-? Kind regards, Gareth.