It's great to share the info though Gio is a top bloke....I'd just like to add that haha
Thanks
It's was on 92k with full Audi history and always ran on long life service. On my brought it a few months back so really I should have inspected it a bit more but fell for the full dealer history part. To be honest the prev owner did look after it had everything done at audi loads of paperwork. It being a DTM I have to fix it can't let another number fall off the list.
I like the positive ATTITUDE and you are dam right we will not have another DTM sent to the crusher!!! There is only 217 of them left in the UK we need to keep it that way.
I don't think Full Audi Service History counts for much. It adds to the value of second hand cars but frankly I don't believe in it. The local indies I have used are far more knowledgeable and willing to discuss things with you. They have to survive on reputation not the shiney showroom and "free" coffee.
Sadly I'm about to be trapped into main dealer as my B8 S4 has landed at the dealers. In order to guarantee the warranty I'll have to do the main dealer thing. My heart sinks at the prospect....
I will admit it is nice to have Full audi history but quite frankly its usually only good till around 60k as most owners with DTMs will have it serviced by Audi till 60k. But in reality Audi naturally put cars on long life from day one which is stupid because they should ask the customer there expected mileage etc. But then again they in it for the long run and profit and 60k miles is only 3 services to them. Compared to 6 for variable service.
I am having a company I have used before that is going to be fitting my oil pick up and chain tensioner etc. The nice thing is when using Audi part is that all parts are covered by a 2 year warranty. In the event of the part failing and the part in question is under 47 or 50 quid then the dealer you used can replace the parts as well as the damage. If the part is over £50 then it has to be sent to Audi for an inspection and if the damage was caused because of that particular part failing they most of the time will replace what ever has been damaged as well as anything it took in the process. But yes your point is valid indies do prefer to discuss things more and allow you to sometimes view there work as well as walk into there workshops..As well as a 45-60 quid labour charge as to 110-120 p/h
As far as I remember as long as you take your car to a valid service centre it doesnt have to be a Audi to warrant the guarantee.
"Under EU Block Exemption legislation which has been around for many years now, a manufacturer cannot force a buyer to have their car serviced by their official dealership network, and cannot refuse to honour a new car warranty simply because a car has been serviced elsewhere. However, a manufacturer does have the right to set a servicing schedule which must be adhered to.
As a car owner, you have the right to take your car to any licenced garage or mechanic for servicing, but you must ensure that the servicing is carried out exactly as per the manufacturerâs servicing schedule. This means servicing must be undertaken on time and must use any genuine parts or lubricants specified by the manufacturer.
If you choose to have your car serviced by an independent garage or mechanic, make sure they are reputable.
If your car requires repair work under its new car warranty, the manufacturer has the right to insist that this work is undertaken by its official dealerships. This is entirely fair, since the manufacturer â rather than you â is paying for this work.
Basically, a good rule to remember is that if youâre paying for the work, you have the right to choose who does the work."
Just some food for thought Scotty
