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Originally Posted by chrisb
I have noticed that a lot of people seem to have vag com or vcds whatever that is or maybe that is just our American friends that seem to use these regularly to check and repair or update items and codes, would i need to get something similar if i get an A8?
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VCDS / VAGcom is a diagnostic software you can use on a laptop etc by downloading online - http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page you can then purchase either a genuine lead which most prefer to do (£250 -£300 ish) of a cheaper aftermarket lead on eBay which may have more limited functionality but will perform most standard functions.
You will then be able to fully use the diagnostic tools to scan any VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda car of a certain age onwards to see what codes are thrown up and then use the ross-tech wiki at http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index...ry:Fault_Codes to look up the fault codes and at least get some pointers to what issues may be there.
If you know someone with a lead it is always worth scanning an 8 that you are considering for prospective purchase to see what issues may be there along with a proper inspection and test drive of course. You can also use it to re-set service lights and warnings if appropriate and to change coding if you make any upgrades to the vehicle to ensure that all operates correctly.
If you dont want to purchase a lead you may be able to "borrow" someone else with their lead and laptop to scan a car you are looking at or if you come to a meeting there are invariably people there with sets that can be used 
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