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Old 22nd June 2014, 10:40 AM
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Found this website that does a handy car report, useful when selling a car etc.

http://www.motorspecs.co.uk/

Did a good job and I got a decent free report on the A8 that can go with the car.
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Old 22nd June 2014, 03:59 PM
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Interesting site that. Good to see another outlet using the data in a small way I work to produce.
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Old 22nd June 2014, 05:42 PM
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Found this website that does a handy car report, useful when selling a car etc.

http://www.motorspecs.co.uk/

Did a good job and I got a decent free report on the A8 that can go with the car.
Not so sure about accuracy of data. Just entered my reg. and it shows as a 2001 A8 3.7 Quattro. So far, so good. However, things start to go astray very soon after:

Car first registered - 17/02/2012
Age - 2 years 4 months
Estimated Forecourt Value - £26,406 ... if only

Must play with what I can change and see how it copes.

Just tried entering my A4 that's currently off the road. This is also a 2001 car, by the way:

Car first registered - 01/04/2005
Estimated Forecourt Value - £5,146

Not brilliantly accurate, but will serve as a basis when it comes to sell.
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My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds

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Old 22nd June 2014, 05:44 PM
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Not so sure about accuracy of data. Just entered my reg. and it shows as a 2001 A8 3.7 Quattro. So far, so good. However, things start to go astray very soon after:

Car first registered - 17/02/2012
Age - 2 years 4 months
Estimated Forecourt Value - £26,406 ... if only .
Is that value 'cos you've added the red leather?...
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Is that value 'cos you've added the red leather?...
Believe it or not, but when I phoned A8parts on the Tuesday after the meet, the set had been sold. Oh well, couldn't really afford it anyway
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts

My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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Old 23rd June 2014, 05:05 AM
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Very inaccurate for my car too. Wrong bhp, wrong interior trim, wrong wheels....

I gave up.
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Old 23rd June 2014, 11:37 AM
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It was accurate for mine and in an easy to read format. Thanks.
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Old 23rd June 2014, 11:40 AM
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That's great. Thanks.

Worked a treat for me.

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Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar.
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