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1st August 2022, 03:26 PM
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Recovery
I have become (more) aware of some of things that can cause a D2 to 'brick'. I am further aware that most of the members here can do all first line and much major maintenance themselves. I am not one of these.
I can probably arrange recovery if I know who to call. Any recommendations?
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D2 FL Q 2.8 V6 2002 Taxi(?) spec - no heated seats headlight washers etc. D2 PF Q 2.5 tdi LHD rear blinds and heated rear seats, Bose, 5 speed Tip, Servotronic, Pioneer AVIC 333,333 km Murdered on a P&O ferry 2012. Cat3 write off 
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1st August 2022, 07:40 PM
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Autoaid comes highly recommended and at good price. That's what I have but never had to use so have no personal experience at how good they are. Several possibilities for cover. I have Personal cover that covers me and includes free cover for partner in any car.
https://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/p...oaAhjqEALw_wcB
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Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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#3
1st August 2022, 08:14 PM
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+1
They tend to use local providers who often subcontract to the other big three in any case.
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2012 A6 3.0 TDI Avant, Silver, 7 Spd STronic, Bose, ACC, Advanced Parking Camera, Power close / open tailgate, Side and Lane Assist, AMI & Jukebox, Adaptive lights with corner and high beam assist, Through load with ski bag, Audi pre sense plus, sports diff and sport suspension, Panoramic roof, Storage pack, MMI touchpad and VIM, etc. Oh and now retro fit rear seat entertainment  2019 BMW I3. Heat pump, Winter, professional and comfort packs, Harmon Kardon, autopilot 2022 Mercedes EQC 400 Previously: 2009 S8, Silver, B&O, Ceramic Brakes, Advanced Parking Camera, VCDS 2008 A8 3.0 Tdi sport, B&O
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#4
2nd August 2022, 05:19 AM
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I’ve used AutoAid for many years (possibly decades) and I have had a few occasions to use them. They’ve been fine. One good thing is that they insure the driver, so you can be driving someone else’s car and it’s insured.
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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#5
2nd August 2022, 07:22 AM
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I will add that I ensure on every car I have the following just in case:
Spare wheel Jump Leads Tow Rope Jump Pack Slime Tyre Repair Kit Zip Ties I have RAC breakdown and only used them once, again as others I insure myself and not the car. The above list has helped me and others over the years to get cars going or home at least.
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-- 2001 Audi A2 1.4 SE - Jaipur Red Pearl 2002 Audi D2 4.2 S8 - Ming Blue Pearl 2002 Audi D2 2.8 A8 QS - Audi Silver -- Last edited by Nognar; 2nd August 2022 at 09:29 AM.
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#6
2nd August 2022, 11:00 AM
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Very many thanks for all your friendly and informed information.
Isn't this a nice place :-)
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D2 FL Q 2.8 V6 2002 Taxi(?) spec - no heated seats headlight washers etc. D2 PF Q 2.5 tdi LHD rear blinds and heated rear seats, Bose, 5 speed Tip, Servotronic, Pioneer AVIC 333,333 km Murdered on a P&O ferry 2012. Cat3 write off
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#7
5th August 2022, 08:15 AM
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Anely and I both have this
https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current...eakdown-cover/ included in the cost of our joint bank account, also provides us with our travel insurance. Combined, the £13 per month fee for this is much cheaper than breakdown and travel insurance added together
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2019 BMW M5 (my daily driver) 2002 Mark's D2 S8 FE 2020 BMW M340d xDrive (Anely's daily driver) 2000 FL D2 4.2 QS - SOLD 2011 
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#8
5th August 2022, 10:26 AM
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Spare wheel - Its a full size
 Jump Leads and jump pack Tow Rope Socket & Screwdriver set circuit tester spare bulbs Jetboil Water Sugar Teabags UHT Milk MJ on speed dial  RAC Roadside Recovery (recovery to anywhere in the UK - MJ's shop )
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Paul Gosport UK ________________________ Audi S8 2002 FE Avus Silver / Extended Red Leather. Daily Driver: BMW 3 series GT - Just more practical for my camping trips!
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#9
5th August 2022, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
I still have RAC All Europe cover on my car via my bank account but due to my age they stopped Travel Insurance so I just buy that short term as needed.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do.  Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)
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6th August 2022, 07:17 AM
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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