Excess oil consumption on an Audi

I have recently bought an Audi A4 Avant Quattro. Before I purchased it I was warned that some cars of this model use a lot of oil in the first 500 kilometeres or so. Audi even supply a litre of oil just...

Does my 2005 Audi Avant require a cam belt change at 115,000 miles or at 75,000 miles?

I have a 2005 Audi Avant A4 2.0T petrol, having on your advice changed from diesels as I now do much less mileage. I have owned it for two and a half years and the service handbook indicates a cam belt...

Help requested identifying whining noise

I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Multitronic (2010 Model), only 4,000 miles, which has an irritating whining noise. It starts to appear at about 10 mph and continues to maximum speed, most noticeable about...

Leasing a new company car

I have the possibility of buying a company car (renting). What will be better, a fully-equipped Passat, Mondeo or Mazda 6, or a basic BMW 5-Series (also 3-Series, X3 or Audi an Audi A4 avant or Allroad)? Security...

Did I get a good part-exchange deal for a new Audi TT?

I ordered a new Audi TT back in June for delivery next week, and although committed to the deal, I would very much welcome your view on how good (or bad) it is. I ordered a new (2011 model) Audi TT 2.0T...

Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system?

I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate control off, I cannot achieve more than 25 seconds....

Does my new Audi A4 Avant's climate control require any maintenance?

I'm just in the process of purchasing an Audi A4 Avant with climate control, the first time I've had any sort of air con in a car. Do I need to do anything special to keep the system up and running in...

Is this part-exchange of my Audi A4 Avant for a TT a good deal?

I am considering buying a new Audi TT from my local main dealer. The deal on offer is: Purchase new Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Quattro Sport S Tronic. List price £29,420, options: Metallic paint £500, Bluetooth...

Wagging the dog

We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September this year, and he is looking for another diesel...

Pleased leased me

I thought that you might appreciate some positive feedback for a change. My leased 07 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI 140 has just completed 100,000 miles at an average fuel consumption of 49.8 to the gallon. Apart...