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  1. ton246

    Buying a new key fob

    Thanks everyone, but panic over, found the spare key.
  2. ton246

    Buying a new key fob

    So, some conflicting replies, can I buy a new key , say from eBay ( like the one in the link above ), then get an auto locksmith to program? Anyone actually done this ?
  3. ton246

    Buying a new key fob

    Really ? We've had this car from new and never knew that, although it's my wife's car, should have known that. Thanks.
  4. ton246

    Buying a new key fob

    Thanks for the replies, it's not a key as such, but a fob you push into a slot in the dashboard. Like this.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252835086456
  5. ton246

    Buying a new key fob

    Hi, we have 2011 a4 avant black edition, but we can't find our spare key fob anywhere, I know you can buy new fobs off eBay, but would these work and how would you program them to your car ?
  6. ton246

    Check if you're affected.

    My wife got her letter yesterday, it's a 2011 2.0tdi Quattro black edition 170. The car runs fine, gets good mpg, has passed its first mot ok, out of warranty, so why bother with the recall ?? It's always been serviced by a good vag specialist ( never Audi ). Is it compulsory to get done, or...
  7. ton246

    Audi specialists central Scotland

    i can second this recommendation, we have taken our new car & previous car there and been impressed with the service.
  8. ton246

    what are the best tyres ?

    Just recently renewed my tyres with what it was originally supplied with, Pirelli Zero Rosso. 28k on first set !
  9. ton246

    Buying a 02 4.2 Q

    I,m going to look at a 02 plate A8 4.2 Quattro with a notion to buy, it as done 97k and as some history. What should I be checking, for instance, when should the cam belt have been changed ? Any thing else I should watch out for ?.
  10. ton246

    Anybody used Witherspoon in Edinburgh?

    Also use Star Performance great service.
  11. ton246

    Proposed spring meet 2013

    Like the idea of the racing buggies or the quads.
  12. ton246

    Audi specialist in Stirling

    Take mine to Star Performance in Kirkcaldy, first class service. Not exactly local to you I know, but worth a quote.
  13. ton246

    New tyres

    Glad I chose to stick with the Pirelli's with what I'm reading.
  14. ton246

    New tyres

    These were on when we bought the car new, have covered 28k before needing replaced, and have been fine. Can be a bit tram-liney under certain undulating road conditions, but in the main a very competent tyre and probably good value for the money.
  15. ton246

    Post pics of your B8 A4/S4...

    This is my wife's car, bought new, which I am sometimes allowed to drive :yes: We came from a S3 P8 to this, as we had bought a caravan so needed something to tow it with, but as it turns out we have never needed it for towing :ermm: and we could have kept the S3 :banghead: It's a 2011 A4 Avant...
  16. ton246

    Post pics of your B8 A4/S4...

    Can I ask where you got the decals for your calipers ?
  17. ton246

    New tyres

    Managed to get a couple Pirelli P Zero Rossos (255 x 35 x 19) fitted at Kwik Fit for £426 all in, they even did a price match when I found them cheaper else where, saved £50. Result ! Thanks for your replies.
  18. ton246

    New tyres

    Any reason why ? Have you used them ? Cheers.
  19. ton246

    New tyres

    Needing new tyres for my 11 plate Sline black edition 170bhp Avant, Pirelli P Zero on it from new, now done 27k, wondering wether to stick with the same or try something else / cheaper. Cheapest so far is £220 fitted. Any recommendations ?
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    New wheels on my wagon

    Black wheels always look good, nice man.