Got the garage to send me through the receipt for that particular bit of work.
So to me it looks like it was a tensioner failure that caused a load of damage. Anything on that receipt to be worried about?
Work was done about 15,000 miles ago.
I ask because I'm planning on going to look at a 2008 1.8 TFSI on the weekend. Looks to be in very good condition from the pictures, full service history, extensive receipts for every single thing done to the car over the years.
Today however I was talking to the garage and chatting about the...
I know the 1.8 isn't the fastest car but the reality for me is that I'm not looking for something lightning fast. I passed my test 11 years ago, when I did so I bought myself a dirt cheap golf that I'm pretty sure took about 16 seconds to get to 60 and for various reasons I've been stuck with it...
How would I find out exactly what engine spec this has?
Would you guys say that buying a 2009 A3 you'd expect the cam tensioner to have been fixed and you'd avoid it or push hard on price if it hadn't been?
Alright everybody.
I'm looking at buying my first Audi next weekend. Unfortunately I'm on a pretty tight budget, buying second hand for about £5,000.
My requirements are basically for something that isn't too small, is fast enough to be fun when I want to enjoy it, and won't drink its way...
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