Heavy tyre wear with Audi A4 Avant

I own a Audi A4 Avant which is eating tyres at an alarming rate. Is there a better tyre for a older sensible driver or are the tyre manufacturers pulling a fast one?

Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend?

My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would now like something with an auto 'box. He can't...

Misleading fuel figures

I’ve noticed that car owners are not getting close enough to the stated mpg figures. In my circumstance, I bought a new Audi A4 2.0-litre TFSI quattro S Tronic 7 which should do 33.2mpg urban, 42.2mpg...

Audi A1 - should I expect a discount on the old model?

Audi have this week announced a facelifted version of the A1 and their website has now been updated to show the new version. What discount could I realistically expect to get on a new 'pre-facelifted'...

Audi A3 rattle on start up

I have an Audi A3 diesel automatic (2007). It has done 84,000 miles and there is a rattle on start up, which makes it difficult to pull away smoothly. However, there's no untoward noises or vibrations...

Buying new small car

I am looking to downsize my Focus automatic and normally I would be looking at the likes of a Fiesta or Jazz. However, I am of an age when this could be my last car and I am tempted to buy a new premium...

What should I buy - Audi A3 petrol or Mazda3 diesel?

Please could you recommend one of the following two new cars for us: Audi A3 1.4 ACT 150 SE auto or Mazda3 2.2d SE-L auto? Which one would be more reliable and happier to own over the next 10 years? Our...

Audi A3 engine failure

My sister was recently driving to work when the engine in her Audi A3 (2008) started knocking. It was taken to Audi who diagnosed a new engine was needed. The car has done 103,000 miles and is out of warranty,...

Audi Q3 - does it have a cam belt or chain?

Does the Audi Q3 have a cam belt or chain in the petrol and diesel variant? And what is the recommended time and mileage to replace this component?

Audi A3 clutch problems

I own a diesel Audi A3 that drives absolutely fine for the most part. However, when on the motorway, after an hour or so of driving, the clutch get very 'loose' (i.e. had to raise foot very high to make...