So, update! I’m going to pick an A5 up tomorrow from the dealer repairing the car, it will probably be a poverty spec Sportback but I will save a handful of money on fuel and they go really well (assuming it’s a diesel).
More info on the bolts situation, after my Dad forced it out of them. Audi Technical asked them to remove the bolts to check for any scoring marks on the rack to see if it had been moving, it’s our belief they found none and replaced the bolts because you have to. Now the noise is still there Audi have said to remove the rack again and check again for scoring, stupid really as the car has only done 15 miles max since. Once that’s done, they will see what they say.
I’ve been told they are definitely not changing a rack at this stage. They mentioned the rack to Audi, who refused to comment on the suggestion at this stage and just said try the bolts.
More info on the bolts situation, after my Dad forced it out of them. Audi Technical asked them to remove the bolts to check for any scoring marks on the rack to see if it had been moving, it’s our belief they found none and replaced the bolts because you have to. Now the noise is still there Audi have said to remove the rack again and check again for scoring, stupid really as the car has only done 15 miles max since. Once that’s done, they will see what they say.
I’ve been told they are definitely not changing a rack at this stage. They mentioned the rack to Audi, who refused to comment on the suggestion at this stage and just said try the bolts.