[jeremyp]

I'm after a bit of advice.

Having had my A8 for a couple of weeks, I really want to know what it wrong with it. By that I mean, I would like to know if the brakes need changing within x miles, if a part is on its last legs etc. That will give me far more confidence than driving round and not knowing anything.

I would also like a full service - the car had its cam belt changed just before I picked it up and the dealer said it also had an oil service but the filter is clearly not a new one.

I have heard great things on this forum about AVPerformance. Only trouble is, I live in kent and work in SW London. Is it worth me taking a day out to take my car up there and have a check/service (including gearbox oil etc)?

What are people's thoughts? Are there good places further south or is it worth the trip to AVP?

Thanks