It's been touch-and-go almost constantly with my car. I'm one of the fussiest people I know and I've landed myself with a car that was not very well treated by the previous owners. I'm working to try and bring her back to her former glory, but it's a bit of a mare at times.
I'm having my water pump and aux belt changed now too, as part of the carbon clean/service/teardown/intake/everything else. You may be able to save a little by shopping around for the price of the water pump. I'd always advocate the use of original parts (and Audi won't fit aftermarket) but you may be able to save a little.
If you have the price of the parts from Audi, call around and see if you can save anything. Chris at West London Audi is an exceptional parts guy and has taken care of me since I bought my car. It may be worth giving him a call and seeing what he can do for you.
If there's not a lot in it, then the peace of mind may be worth the extra few pounds. Just don't expect dealers to roll out the red carpet for you. Although our cars are our pride and joy, at a busy dealership, they're just a number on a job card. What passes for customer service is a little bottle of Audi branded water left in your car on collection.
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