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Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Posted By pete-p
You could try going through your car insurance,...

You could try going through your car insurance, if you have legal cover they might even sort a few things out. Would likely be a small claim court.

I played the video at 0.5x speed and you can...
Forum: Daily banter 28th June 2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 297,108
Posted By pete-p
Just be glad ye aren't in the Republic of...

Just be glad ye aren't in the Republic of Ireland.

It's €2,400 a year to tax my 4.2 tdi Q7. :mad:
Forum: Daily banter 28th June 2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,693
Posted By pete-p
A8, Nice :)

A8, Nice :)
Forum: Q7 4L 21st May 2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,901
Posted By pete-p
Thank you. I take it that the variants aren't...

Thank you. I take it that the variants aren't interchangeable?

I miss a proper forum like this. So many think that a Facebook group is a suitable way, all you end up with is something impossible...
Forum: Q7 4L 21st May 2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,901
Posted By pete-p
Audi Q7 ABS Pump

My ABS pump has failed. Getting error 01276 for faulty ABS pump.

With thanks to Maria at Prestige I have the part number I need for a replacement pump but I see plenty with a different letter at...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 9th January 2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,834
Posted By pete-p
Not sure if you've worked it out by now... It...

Not sure if you've worked it out by now... It wasn't as hard as removing I found. I think you have to twist it on a little as there's a very strong spring holding it in place.

Check in here ...
Forum: Q7 4L 28th December 2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,108
Posted By pete-p
I thought that too, battery health according to...

I thought that too, battery health according to MMI was 90% but might not be a very reliable indicator, perhaps it's dropping voltage after a couple of starts with short journeys. I wish they had...
Forum: Q7 4L 27th December 2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,108
Posted By pete-p
Glow Plug Control Module

I'm having trouble starting the engine when warm, usually when making a couple of stops it'll struggle to turn over. A scan has shown the glow plug control module to have a fault, see image.

The...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 28th July 2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 34,574
Posted By pete-p
Looks like with the first one, the Tesla has used...

Looks like with the first one, the Tesla has used their own cable but there's no proper way to use the pole to keep the cable out of the way.

Both of these assume that you'll be able to park...
Forum: Daily banter 21st March 2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,702
Posted By pete-p
Maybe they are insinuating that it's odd to want...

Maybe they are insinuating that it's odd to want a car with internal combustion... I can imagine that it'll also make it easier for accountants to see which model (and therefore propulsion type)...
Forum: Daily banter 20th March 2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,702
Posted By pete-p
I saw something about that. the A4 for example...

I saw something about that. the A4 for example will be renamed A5. Could get quite confusing for older models.
Forum: Q7 4L 16th March 2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,121
Posted By pete-p
Thanks. I expect that's for the newer MMI on he...

Thanks. I expect that's for the newer MMI on he new shape Q7 (4M).



I'm sure it'll be quite slow on the bandwidth, mobile tech has moved on a long way since 2011. At this point I'm more...
Forum: Q7 4L 15th March 2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,121
Posted By pete-p
3G High MMI - WiFi Hotspot

I've had my Q7 a few months now, it's proved to be quite useful too. Almost glad I didn't keep the S8 with the roads like they are here!

One thing I have been wondering is with the MMI. I have...
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th March 2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Posted By pete-p
Same with the battery gauge. Why do...

Same with the battery gauge. Why do manufacturers remove the useful dials all the time.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th February 2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,181
Posted By pete-p
Might be linked to the A/C, see if the sound is...

Might be linked to the A/C, see if the sound is still there with the 'Econ' mode on.
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,757
Posted By pete-p
I bought a Leaf recently as needed a second car...

I bought a Leaf recently as needed a second car and the environment wasn't my main driver for the purchase of an electric car. There are other benefits which were much more appealing.


...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th December 2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,448
Posted By pete-p
Looking at the photos, there seems to be a lot of...

Looking at the photos, there seems to be a lot of bubbles in the glazing. I'd think they're asking too much but then as mentioned by others, there isn't much competition so can almost ask what they...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th December 2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,448
Posted By pete-p
I had a 2000 S8 which I sold a little while back...

I had a 2000 S8 which I sold a little while back (seems prices have gone up a little). As for reliability, it was on just over 122k miles when I sold and I had no problems with it. Usual suspension...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd November 2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,324
Posted By pete-p
I'm definitely seeing a fault code. Depends if...

I'm definitely seeing a fault code. Depends if you have the convenience key.

Just finished another long drive from Weston-super-Mare to St. David's and then across the water to Carlow. Five...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 28th October 2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,324
Posted By pete-p
Another Q7 owner! Welcome to the club +++ ...

Another Q7 owner! Welcome to the club +++

Very practical cars although I need to find an electrical drain on mine. Probably the door handles.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 29th September 2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,037
Posted By pete-p
Sold

Sold
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th September 2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Now sold. I'm going to miss the car, it's...

Now sold. I'm going to miss the car, it's probably been the best and most reliable car I've had :)

I'm sure the new owner will look after it, he may even join the forum.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th September 2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Ideally yes, looks like I may have a buyer coming...

Ideally yes, looks like I may have a buyer coming early next week which is good. We'll be moving to Co. Wexford or Co. Carlow area depending on what's available just have to be able to get to Dublin...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th September 2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Someone will be getting a bargain with this soon....

Someone will be getting a bargain with this soon. I really need to sell as moving away and don't want to pay €2k a year road tax in Ireland (that'll be for each car too).

Any offer above £5k will...
Forum: A2 8Z 6th September 2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 42,869
Posted By pete-p
Could one of the sensors (coolant or crank) be...

Could one of the sensors (coolant or crank) be faulty even though you replaced them? Perhaps the pins or wiring are the issue?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd September 2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
When you think what a 'Final Edition' really is...

When you think what a 'Final Edition' really is then it doesn't make sense as you say, unless it's the interior spec that someone is looking for; wheels are easier to change. It's not like there was...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd September 2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
I expect you are correct there Ian. I did have...

I expect you are correct there Ian. I did have someone asking if I had the original multi-spoke wheels thinking I had fitted some from a B7/B7 S4. If I was in a position to put the 20" on it would...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st September 2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Well someone asked me to match the price of one...

Well someone asked me to match the price of one without an MOT... I see it went in recently and failed on a few points too.

It's not so much the offers being low but that they haven't looked at...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th August 2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Thank you. Yes, some competition isn't a bad...

Thank you. Yes, some competition isn't a bad thing. I don't think the energy and fuel prices are helping much though.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th August 2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Still for sale, I've had some interest so far but...

Still for sale, I've had some interest so far but only low offers from people prior to even viewing it.

Hopefully it will sell soon to someone who will appreciate it, I'd take offers over £6k, not...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd August 2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,757
Posted By pete-p
Well there are synthetic fuels being developed...

Well there are synthetic fuels being developed and can almost be deemed carbon neutral as they aren't always releasing new carbon into the atmosphere.
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th July 2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
Thank you. It has been a lovely car to own but I...

Thank you. It has been a lovely car to own but I can't leave it sitting on the drive.

It's been about a week without much interest so I think the price might need adjusting. It's hard to know...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd July 2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By pete-p
For Sale: Audi S8 2000 Agate Grey

**** SOLD ****


The time has come to sell the S8 :(

Some of you will be familiar with it having been to a couple of meets and it’s now back from a visit to FiftyFive Detailing.

This is a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 9th July 2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,037
Posted By pete-p
Ross-Tech VAGCOM KEY-USB VCDS

I'm selling my original Ross-Tech KEY-USB adapter as I no longer need it.

This will work with VW and Audi up to about 2004 that doesn't require a direct CAN connection.
...
Forum: Q7 4L 6th July 2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
Thanks MJ, that will be a great help in getting a...

Thanks MJ, that will be a great help in getting a touch up kit, I've already seen a stone chip above the windscreen which needs doing.



That bright red also seems to come up as classic red, I...
Forum: Q7 4L 29th June 2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
Hopefully I'll be back in an '8 before too long,...

Hopefully I'll be back in an '8 before too long, the children won't be little for long and we keep bumping the little one's head getting into the S8 with a rear facing seat! So much room in the Q7...
Forum: Q7 4L 29th June 2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
I decided to buy it after looking at it, the only...

I decided to buy it after looking at it, the only things I would have wanted extra would be twin-pane glazing and DAB radio but I can live without those.
...
Forum: Daily banter 14th June 2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,661
Posted By pete-p
I'm guessing it's just a design as it would look...

I'm guessing it's just a design as it would look a little plain without anything there. Is the soft rev limiter to stop people revving them when stationary? Perhaps a sound issue and EU directive?!
Forum: Owners Meets 14th June 2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,415
Posted By pete-p
I'd love to go as I'm thinking of booking into...

I'd love to go as I'm thinking of booking into FiftyFive prior to putting mine up for sale soon, I'm just too busy this weekend and won't be able to make it.
Forum: Other marques 13th June 2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,354,370
Posted By pete-p
Maybe not... ...

Maybe not...

https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers/complaints-can-help/credit-borrowing-money/goods-services-bought-credit



https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/section/75A
Forum: Other marques 13th June 2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,354,370
Posted By pete-p
Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. So long...

Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. So long as the car wasn't more than £30k you can raise a claim with the credit card company as the vehicle quality was not good enough.
Forum: Daily banter 13th June 2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,661
Posted By pete-p
I've seen this on the Polestar adverts where they...

I've seen this on the Polestar adverts where they say it has Google built in. I just think, what difference does that make to the car and what happens when Google changes?!
Forum: Q7 4L 2nd June 2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
Thanks. I think it looks like Shiraz red...

Thanks.

I think it looks like Shiraz red but could be wrong, I assume someone could have requested any colour they wanted with exclusive.
Forum: Q7 4L 2nd June 2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
That sounds good, thanks Ian. It is an 8 speed....

That sounds good, thanks Ian. It is an 8 speed. There are a lot more electrical things to check compared to the D2! If I remember correctly, the doors need to be closed to check the suspension too. ...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd June 2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,588
Posted By pete-p
I think you meant to post this in another thread!

I think you meant to post this in another thread!
Forum: Q7 4L 2nd June 2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By pete-p
Going to see the car tomorrow, make sure...

Going to see the car tomorrow, make sure everything works as it should! I've also paid for a full vehicle history check and everything checks out.

It's on 149k miles, sounds like nothing to be...
Forum: Daily banter 29th May 2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 38,830
Posted By pete-p
I'm curious about what type of screen you had and...

I'm curious about what type of screen you had and which Autoglass are replacing with. I've been waiting a while for them to contact me about my new screen, currently have heated and insulated so will...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd May 2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 38,830
Posted By pete-p
What's the benefit of using the D3 version? Is it...

What's the benefit of using the D3 version? Is it that the D2 is nla or is the D3 version better and quieter?
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd May 2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,811
Posted By pete-p
I'm using mine as a daily family car and have two...

I'm using mine as a daily family car and have two isofix seats fitted. I've started to use Britax more so and wouldn't be without isofix for the older ones (when they start using the 3-point belt),...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th April 2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,680
Posted By pete-p
I should have mine up for sale soon, just waiting...

I should have mine up for sale soon, just waiting to sort out the replacement for it. Has full service history including recent cambelt change and output shaft seal at D2 Doctor.
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