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Checked the FAQs, did some thread searches, didn’t find an answer, but please point me to thread links if there are in-depth discussions of this already. My B8.5 Avant instrument cluster and the infotainment system is completely dead. But the car and all the other electrics (windows, locks...

Hi All, Some scrotes tried to steal my 2013 B8.5 Avant this week. I believe they got into the car using a relay box to mirror and boost the (keyless) keys. The car was parked right outside the house, and the keys were on a shelf only 5 meters from the front door. We don't keep valuables in the...

I recently replaced my rear boot lock actuator and now - even though the boot closes correctly - the car thinks the boot is always open. The boot flashes on the dash display and - more importantly - the alarm won't activate since the car thinks the boot is not closed properly. My first thought...

My car has done 125K miles, and timing belt was last changed ~60K and ~8 years ago. It's a 2.5TDI Quattro Avant, '03 plate. I plan on keeping the car for another 2 to 3 years: so is it a good idea to replace the timing belt now? If so... how much should I budget to get the work done? I am...

Evening all, font of all B6 knowledge :-) My boot release motor is only working intermittently. Half the time it makes a good noise, tugs hard on the rod and opens the latch. The rest of time it only half heartedly tugs, and the noise is a bit wimpy. I've removed the tailgate interior trim (a...

Hi All, Just had one of those "why me, why now!"? calls from the garage... I have a 2.5TDI A4 Avant. The car wouldn't start yesterday for my wife. She called the AA who said it was the crank sensor needed replacing. A quick look on here and my spirits lifted - that one sounds like a...

Can anyone please recommend a good independent in south east london? (Used to use 4rings, but seems they are uncontactable) The aircon fan on my A4 B6 has developed a mind of its own, switching itself on when parked, ending up with a flat battery... Cheers ! Ps sorry if this is a double post

Hi All, Does anyone know if 4 Rings are still trading? I used them a few times in the past, but not since July last year. I have been trying to contact Lee this week, but the office fone just rings (and no ansafone), and Lee's mobile goes to voicemail and no messages get returned...

Hi All. My 2.5TDI Q Avant has decided to fan-ny around in more ways than one. I've searched for related threads and found 100s about fans but got confused so hoping for someone to help in the B6 section. 1) Cabin blower fan has started to blow intermittently. The control panel is lit up...

Hi All, I'm taking my 2003 Avant Sport into a bodyshop today to see to some rust bubbling up on the lower lip of one of the front wings. Am Shocked that a 7 yr old Audi would be rusting, but ho hum... Anyway, the bodyshop want to order in the paint. I believe my car is: "Ebony Black, Pearl...

Hi All. I'm in South East London (Dulwich) and am looking for recommendations on where to go for two tasks: 1) Little bit of rust bubbliing on the lip of one of my front wings. Looks like the arch liner has been rubbing (is this a common issue??). Anyway, I want it sorted - neatly and of...

Hi All, Does anyone here own or have good pics of the Le Mans Edition? I'm particularly interested in seeing good shots of all the details that are unique to the model. Wheels, badging etc etc. Apparently Tom Kristensen was given one of these to drive back from Le Mans this year. Nice. Thanks!

Hi All, First post here, so please be gentle! I'm picking up a new ebay purchase tomorrow. It's a 2003 A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro Sport, one owner, FSH, 100k on the clock. It's in black and looks in fair nick for the miles, had cambelkts etc done at 65K, so don't expect to have to do those...