58 plate A5 areas to watch out for?
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Gordon from Edin said:
It's the 2.0 tfsi 208 hp model
What year? Oil consumption is the big issue, obviously. Audi seem to be fixing many cars free of charge at the moment, but who knows if they'll still be doing that in a years time. I'd keep a close eye on it and take it straight into a dealer if you think it's excessive.Some reports of failed chain tensioners, but that doesn't seem to be common.
Make sure it's set for annual rather than long life servicing, too - And check that the STronic oil change has been done if required!
Dr. G will doubtless be along shortly...
I've got a 12 reg 2.0 TFSi, not had any major problems with it so far. Just had a couple of electrical gremlins, for example parking sensors on the continuous sound when there's nothing behind me (happened twice) and the car failed to start on a couple of occasions when the key is pushed in, took 2 or 3 attempts before it started.
I believe the electrical issues may be when the charge is low in the battery, don't know if this is true and I don't know how long a battery should last these days?
Other than that, it's the best car I think I've owner, it's the longest I've had a car for and I need to change it for something with four doors due to the kids but I can't bring my self to get rid of it!
I believe the electrical issues may be when the charge is low in the battery, don't know if this is true and I don't know how long a battery should last these days?
Other than that, it's the best car I think I've owner, it's the longest I've had a car for and I need to change it for something with four doors due to the kids but I can't bring my self to get rid of it!
Gordon from Edin said:
In reply to earlier question - it's the Audi approved warranty which is same as new car.
I also get a years free breakdown cover and up to £750 contribution if it fails next mot
Just keep a very close eye on oil consumption, but if you're coming from an RX8 I guess you are used to that I also get a years free breakdown cover and up to £750 contribution if it fails next mot
Gordon from Edin said:
In reply to earlier question - it's the Audi approved warranty which is same as new car.
I also get a years free breakdown cover and up to £750 contribution if it fails next mot
Congratulations on the new purchase. I very nearly purchased one of these earlier on in the year. Lovely cars. I also get a years free breakdown cover and up to £750 contribution if it fails next mot
From my own experience Audi tend to be pretty good when it comes to their used warranties. However, their Approved Used Warranty is not the same level of cover you'd receive with a new car. Hopefully though you won't need it!
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