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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
25th June 2018, 09:41 PM
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FS: ultra low mileage D3 S8
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audifin
All LHD cars sold here in the UK are far more...
All LHD cars sold here in the UK are far more expensive than their RHD equivalents. There are several dealers specialising in LHD only, so clearly there is a market. The comparison is how much would...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
5th May 2018, 11:18 AM
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A8 D4 19" wheels
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3,187
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audifin
sold
sold
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
9th April 2018, 09:42 AM
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A8 D4 19" wheels
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Posted By
audifin
Reasonable offers considered +++
Reasonable offers considered +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
9th April 2018, 09:42 AM
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A8 D3 18" wheels
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audifin
Sold +++
Sold +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
20th March 2018, 06:57 PM
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A8 D4 19" wheels
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audifin
More photos attached. So as you can see 2 of the...
More photos attached. So as you can see 2 of the wheels have some minor kerbing, 2 are pristine condition. +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th March 2018, 06:43 PM
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A8 D3 18" wheels
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audifin
A8 D3 18" wheels
Set of 4 genuine D3 18" diamond cut wheels. I bought these about 4 years ago as freshly refurbished, they have done about 30k miles since. They have some slight kerbing and lacquer peeling off as you...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th March 2018, 09:17 AM
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A8 D4 19" wheels
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audifin
A8 D4 19" wheels
For sale set of 19" D4 wheels. These came off 2016 car originally, and have done about 6000 miles since new. Some minor kerbing. Tyre size 255/45/19, Pirelli P Zero. Obviously tyres have plenty of...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
28th November 2017, 09:34 AM
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D4 wheels on D3
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audifin
I did check tyre pressure when I fitted the...
I did check tyre pressure when I fitted the wheels, but worth checking again for sure.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
28th November 2017, 09:27 AM
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D4 wheels on D3
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audifin
Hi Neil, yes I did use spigot rings +++
Hi Neil, yes I did use spigot rings +++
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
27th November 2017, 06:39 PM
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D4 wheels on D3
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Posted By
audifin
Hi Johnmed. My wheels are same as yours +++ The...
Hi Johnmed. My wheels are same as yours +++ The tyre profile is actually the same as my old, which where 255/45/18, these being 255/45/19. So there is no change in comfort or noise, just the way the...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
27th November 2017, 11:38 AM
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D4 wheels on D3
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audifin
D4 wheels on D3
Well I finally found a very nice set of 19" D4 wheels for my D3. Obviously I knew the offset is different, but I didn't expect to notice much difference in how the car feels. However, the steering...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
19th September 2017, 03:23 PM
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DAB Radio Reception problems
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audifin
FWIW mine was like that when I bought the car,...
FWIW mine was like that when I bought the car, i.e. only very few channels worked and only in very specific locations. Turned out the Amp was broken - although I couldn't find any way to verify this....
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Daily banter
19th September 2017, 08:45 AM
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New alloy wheel treatment
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audifin
Thank you guys, I've ordered some Poorboy's wheel...
Thank you guys, I've ordered some Poorboy's wheel sealant.
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Daily banter
18th September 2017, 01:52 PM
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New alloy wheel treatment
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audifin
New alloy wheel treatment
Hi all,
I've just bought almost new D4 alloys. I was going to just wax them, but are there better ways to treat new alloys? Quick google returns some "protector" products, any recommendations?
...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
5th April 2017, 10:42 PM
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Wanted: D4 19" wheels
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4,111
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audifin
Not bad either, maybe a stop gap for me? Can you...
Not bad either, maybe a stop gap for me? Can you pm me details, thanks.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st April 2017, 09:11 AM
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Wanted: D4 19" wheels
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audifin
[QUOTE=Johnmed;126292]They do fit ok on my D3,...
[QUOTE=Johnmed;126292]They do fit ok on my D3, with spigot rings:
I remember reading a thread when you bought them, I pretty much decided back then that's what I want next +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
31st March 2017, 10:28 AM
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Wanted: D4 19" wheels
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audifin
Wanted: D4 19" wheels & D3 boot handle
Like the one in the attached picture.
255/45/19 tyre size.
Ideally freshly refurbed with new quality tyres, but will consider all options +++
I will be fitting them in my D3, so if you...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd January 2017, 12:15 PM
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2005 Facelift Audi A8 4.2 TDI Quattro SE *£290 Tax* Full Audi History
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audifin
And location please? :) I know someone who is...
And location please? :) I know someone who is looking for one of these, I'll show this ad to him.
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Owners Meets
7th June 2016, 07:11 PM
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36
Annual Meet Report 2016
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28,332
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audifin
Big thank you to everyone, especially the...
Big thank you to everyone, especially the organisers for a great weekend +++
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Daily banter
12th May 2016, 04:18 PM
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Insurance for 3rd car
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audifin
That's an interesting option, may I ask how much...
That's an interesting option, may I ask how much you pay per annum? My motorbike insurance is up for renewal soon and that could be included as the 4th vehicle.
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D3 - Transmission
12th May 2016, 11:02 AM
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Gearbox Service
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36,303
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audifin
That is D2 price, Mackies charge around £500 for...
That is D2 price, Mackies charge around £500 for D3.
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Daily banter
12th May 2016, 10:33 AM
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Insurance for 3rd car
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9,090
Posted By
audifin
Indeed. Just rang directline and they said they...
Indeed. Just rang directline and they said they do not mirror NCB... however after applying multicar discount the cost came down another £55.
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Daily banter
11th May 2016, 09:42 PM
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19
Insurance for 3rd car
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audifin
Interesting... according to their online chat...
Interesting... according to their online chat they don't. Do you need to call them to get that?
In any case their online quote was quite competitive, that was even before they added multicar...
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Daily banter
11th May 2016, 07:40 PM
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19
Insurance for 3rd car
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audifin
Thanks for the tip, I checked Footman James, but...
Thanks for the tip, I checked Footman James, but they "were unable to provide a quote for the specified details". I am guessing they don't think w-reg V70 is a classic car :ROFL: Well if they don't...
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Daily banter
11th May 2016, 06:27 PM
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19
Insurance for 3rd car
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9,090
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audifin
Thanks, forgot to mention my current insurer does...
Thanks, forgot to mention my current insurer does not offer that. A8's insurance is up for renewal in August.
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Daily banter
11th May 2016, 06:20 PM
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19
Insurance for 3rd car
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9,090
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audifin
Insurance for 3rd car
I'm thinking about buying an old (15yr+) large estate as a workhorse to carry materials and rubbish when doing up our house. This would be 3rd car in the family and I don't have No Claims for the 3rd...
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Daily banter
9th May 2016, 09:39 PM
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17
Something I have just found in the A8
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7,533
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audifin
It's the complete vent, black with shiny...
It's the complete vent, black with shiny surround, complete with the position sensor etc. I bought a pair but only needed the other side.
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Daily banter
8th May 2016, 08:45 PM
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17
Something I have just found in the A8
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7,533
Posted By
audifin
I have a spare one if yours is broken +++
I have a spare one if yours is broken +++
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
6th May 2016, 08:15 PM
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38
New Wheels
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15,858
Posted By
audifin
Looking very good indeed. Out of curiosity how...
Looking very good indeed. Out of curiosity how much did you pay for them? I might consider a set of these with the with the 45 profile tyre when my tyres will need replacing.
Are there any issues...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
3rd May 2016, 05:57 PM
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31
18" vs. 19" wheels
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17,452
Posted By
audifin
255/45/19 and 255/40/18 have the same...
255/45/19 and 255/40/18 have the same circumference, and 255/45/19 is bigger, so that's the one that will "mess" with speedo, i.e. instead of showing a few % more than actual speed it would be spot...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
2nd May 2016, 09:01 AM
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31
18" vs. 19" wheels
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17,452
Posted By
audifin
ET for 8.5J wheels is 45. I have the 18" 12-spoke...
ET for 8.5J wheels is 45. I have the 18" 12-spoke wheels, they are not on 2006 brochure (only 19"). Not sure if they were available before or after 2006?
As it happens there is a refurbished set...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th April 2016, 08:36 AM
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31
18" vs. 19" wheels
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17,452
Posted By
audifin
Does your car have sports suspension? Mine does...
Does your car have sports suspension? Mine does and I changed from 19" to 18" and it made a huge difference. 18" was standard size on 4.2TDI SE at the time, so they'll fit, I doubt 17" will. I guess...
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D4 - Everything Else
24th April 2016, 09:51 PM
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133
D4 Owners is this a standard feature
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52,627
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audifin
But no B&O+++
But no B&O+++
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D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd April 2016, 09:28 AM
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157
Well this isnt good for a first day
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55,000
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audifin
Why they make it so difficult to go abroad?...
Why they make it so difficult to go abroad? :Confused: Go to Germany or Switzerland or wherever in Europe and there are no restrictions whatsoever to cross borders in a hire car..
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For Sale and Wanted - General
5th April 2016, 04:29 PM
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34
Thinking to change cars, whats mine worth
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17,615
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audifin
Out of interest how much was the interest rate on...
Out of interest how much was the interest rate on PCP? Didn't know they do PCP on used cars. On new cars you can sometimes get 0% deals.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
4th April 2016, 05:50 PM
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34
Thinking to change cars, whats mine worth
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Posted By
audifin
I'd say max £5k, given its or pre FL. Your 4.2TDI...
I'd say max £5k, given its or pre FL. Your 4.2TDI was a bargain though.... They are usually at least £2k dearer at that age/price range.
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D3 - Transmission
22nd March 2016, 10:45 PM
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22
who to contact at Audi UK re. issues
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9,142
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audifin
From memory the fluid and parts alone are more...
From memory the fluid and parts alone are more than £200. Mackies charges something like £450-£500 for the D3.
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D3 - Transmission
22nd March 2016, 08:06 PM
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22
who to contact at Audi UK re. issues
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9,142
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audifin
Sure but goldsax has D3 +++
Sure but goldsax has D3 +++
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D3 - Transmission
22nd March 2016, 02:25 PM
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22
who to contact at Audi UK re. issues
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9,142
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audifin
I can recommend Guy too. On a different note...
I can recommend Guy too. On a different note £190 sounds suspiciously cheap....
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D3 - Transmission
22nd March 2016, 11:13 AM
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22
who to contact at Audi UK re. issues
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9,142
Posted By
audifin
I believe Audi refuses to change the fluid...
I believe Audi refuses to change the fluid because it is "sealed for life", unless they have changed their policy recently? Plenty of threads about this subject on this forum.
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Daily banter
15th March 2016, 11:23 AM
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Free Audi Ensurance Even For Older Models
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9,172
Posted By
audifin
It is pretty straight forward indeed. Audi wants...
It is pretty straight forward indeed. Audi wants the repair business, so they've setup this "Ensurance" scheme to grow that business. Yes that will be additional cost to Audi, but any form of...
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Daily banter
14th March 2016, 10:57 PM
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Free Audi Ensurance Even For Older Models
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9,172
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audifin
? Of course they make a profit, All businesses...
? Of course they make a profit, All businesses endeavour to make a profit, I think I've lost you now :rolleyes:
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Daily banter
14th March 2016, 10:38 PM
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18
Free Audi Ensurance Even For Older Models
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9,172
Posted By
audifin
So why did Co-op want you to use a management...
So why did Co-op want you to use a management company if they had already agreed to have it repaired in your preferred bodyshop?
I had very similar experience to yours with my (non fault) claim,...
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Daily banter
14th March 2016, 09:58 PM
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18
Free Audi Ensurance Even For Older Models
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9,172
Posted By
audifin
So I suppose you just described a situation where...
So I suppose you just described a situation where it would have been useful to have such cover - to make sure your Tesla was repaired by Tesla's approved bodyshop rather than the cheapest one chosen...
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Daily banter
14th March 2016, 06:16 PM
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Free Audi Ensurance Even For Older Models
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9,172
Posted By
audifin
Thanks for the tip and clarification, just signed...
Thanks for the tip and clarification, just signed up.
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Owners Meets
12th March 2016, 06:21 PM
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136
2016 UK A8/S8 Owners Annual Meet
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70,355
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audifin
Neil, just realized I had only added myself to...
Neil, just realized I had only added myself to the attendee list on the Accomodation thread, but not here (so has ScottD3). Perhaps you could combine the lists +++
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Daily banter
29th February 2016, 01:50 PM
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Monday Fun....
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49,074
Posted By
audifin
I find that the D4 doesn't depreciate as quickly...
I find that the D4 doesn't depreciate as quickly as D3s though...
For example: When I was looking for my 4.2 TDI 2 1/2 years ago, 6 year old ones were maybe around £12k mark. 6 year old D4 4.2 TDI...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th February 2016, 03:33 PM
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D3 air suspension QS to SE spec (3 height settings instead of 2)
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Posted By
audifin
Even if you manage to code the 3 heights, the...
Even if you manage to code the 3 heights, the struts are different in SE and Sport.
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D3 - Lights
25th November 2015, 06:33 PM
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facelift fogs retrofit
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4,161
Posted By
audifin
From memory; lower suspension, 19" wheels, flappy...
From memory; lower suspension, 19" wheels, flappy paddle gear shifters, sport seats. There is an old brochure available to download here with full details.
Edit:...
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D3 - Lights
20th November 2015, 08:10 PM
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facelift fogs retrofit
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4,161
Posted By
audifin
Facelift did get upgrades to suspension and...
Facelift did get upgrades to suspension and soundproofing, other than that just cosmetic such as fog lights, rear lights and some chrome trims in the interior. Later facelifts also had 3G MMI.
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