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  1. SamDude

    Q2 New Q2 facelift coming

    I always assumed a 3 year lease/hire period across all models (and brands) meant a mid-cycle refresh had a 'bump' in orders.
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    CCTV

    I view through my laptop or iPhone app (iVMS-4000) which are very sharp (even if not playing at 4K). I can make out faces and read number plates 30/40 metres down the street. This is how I have them installed and it is not too high up (it actually gives you a wider view). The DVR box is in the...
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    Insurance and No Claims Bonus ?

    Future quotes and policies will be more expensive based on the fact that a claim has been made (even if it's on another policy). Think of the NCD as a '% discount off the end premium' - the premium will still rise even if the NCD is intact.
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    Insurance and No Claims Bonus ?

    The NCD for the insurance policy that the bump occurred with will be affected (e.g. drop by 2/3 years or however the insurer states). This is assuming the NCD is not protected as you haven't mentioned it. The other policies will keep their NCD, but because he has to answer the 'have you had any...
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    CCTV

    +1 for Hikvision. Running 4K cameras outside and a 'Cube' inside (living room corner). All running PoE, so only one cable to each.
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    Thinkware dashcam owner in West London/Slough?

    Thanks Alex. I'm not able to get to you before Monday morning (and I'm impatient), if I have to wait until then to pass by, can you please ping me your address. Would like to discuss and get advice on some other work too.
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    Thinkware dashcam owner in West London/Slough?

    Hi all, I've bought a Thinkware U1000 from Amazon, it's a 'warehouse' (used) item but everything in the box appears unused/sealed. The U1000 only comes with the hardwire kit (no cigarette socket lead included), so before I arrange to get it installed (pinging @DJAlix, we've been emailing...
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    Q5 Silent alarm triggering - only the lights flashing

    Hello all, Long timer but after changing my A4 B8 for a Q5 FY recently, I am back and have questions... The Q5 alarm is being triggered when it is parked at home on the driveway, it has happened a few times mainly at night and a couple of times during the day, when it is either raining or when...
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    A4 b8 rear LED bulbs

    Not wanting to turn it into a race to the bottom, but I would be willing to consider offers for the genuine rear LED lights... Will be listing on the usual classified at the weekend if you guys don't want first dibs :)
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    A4 b8 rear LED bulbs

    I'd like to sell them as a complete set, as it will be harder to sell them individually. I bought them for £350 and I'm just looking to get my money back. Fresh photos after taking them out of the box they were delivered in (consisting of left outer and inner units, and right inner and outer...
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    A4 b8 rear LED bulbs

    Hi Meller/SLineMK, I have a full set that I was planning on retrofitting to my pre-rear LED A4 (full story: here). I still have them but never get around to listing them on eBay or the classifieds. They would be a straight swap for you, let me know if you're interested. Rgds/ Sam
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    Power Steering Problems on the B8??

    Hi, I'd be interested in learning more about your problem/solution. I had my car tested for faults and there was one for the steering. The independent garage (using Audi/VAG tools) told me that the car thinks its travelling above 40mph and so the steering is really heavy/stiff all the time...
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    rear leg room

    I was being a bit flippant, but I've been in the same situation. We were looking to get an A Class a couple of years ago (for Mrs Sam), but the buggy for our new (at the time) baby was a three-wheeler monster. It didn't fit in the A Class boot, so we bought a B Class instead. We didn't think...
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    rear leg room

    Smaller pushchair?
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    retro fitting LED tail lights

    Sent email. Sam
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    retro fitting LED tail lights

    Yep. You interested?
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    Stiff stearing on my 08 B8....

    I'm in the same boat (well, it does feel like a boat sometimes with the heavy steering). I was told it was because there is no servotronic steering option specified when the original owner bought it, so I've just stuck with it. Can someone confirm that it can definitely be adjusted via VCDS?
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    retro fitting LED tail lights

    They were not standard on the initial S-Line until 2009. This means that anyone with a 2008 B8 S-Line had Xenon and LED DRLs at the front, but non-LED (standard) rear tail lights. Audi started offering the LED tail lights a few months ago as a retrofit option. It's pretty niche, hence the high...
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    retro fitting LED tail lights

    I was planning on upgrading mine last year, I bought the genuine LED tail lights from a dealer scrapping a write-off, they are in pristine condition (the write-off was front ended). The set includes the Left (outer and inner) and Right (outer and inner) units. I never got round to getting them...
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    Stolen

    I was comparing car insurance quotes recently and found that if I stated that my car was on my driveway, it was more expensive than if I stated the car was parked on the street. Apparently a driveway gives more protection/cover to scums to do their work, so insurance premiums now 'punish' you...