UPDATE;
Guys I want to apologise for my absence in this thread, as always I've been busy in work and my rest days even more chaotic. I seem to be going to work to rest, haha.
Anyway I have been busy, with help from
@45bvtc. I have now sent out 117 emails to Audi Centre's in the UK, that is the majority with potentially a few missing that aren't on centre lists as they are 'approved used' centres. You may wonder the response I've had from those emails?.. well it started off well, then rapidly went downhill.. so I've been sending the emails for 4 days and I've received a grand total of 9 replies, out of 117 centres... a whopping 10.5% that can be bothered to acknowledge my communication. Anyway I will not be giving up, I've got quite a large spreadsheet that will assist me to track communication with every single centre and appropriate person. If these dealers don't reply within a short window, I will call each and every one until I have a contact email for their diagnostics/technical person. I feel that I've made my name a well known presence in the brand now and whether that's a good or a bad thing, I hope it has made a difference. One thing for sure I will never be able to work into a UK service department again without the name ringing a bell, oops.
In addition to this the MD of Audi UK, Andrew Doyle has been contacted and made aware of the issue we are all suffering with currently. I received a prompt response and Audi UK have been willing to listen from that (superb), today I had a good lengthly phonemail with a great guy and has left me with some faith. Nobody can say what will happen, if anything will but I've succeeded in my goal to get this escalated above dealer level and it is as we speak being raised to the highest level. I am hoping that Audi UK even if they aren't willing to agree that there is an issue with the car, will assist in our investigations to try and get to the bottom of it. I am remaining neutral in the hope that whether it is Audi or Pirelli at fault, all parties can work together to find a resolution.
What is important is that we don't lose our temper with Audi, be firm but at the end of the day we are all enthusiasts working together in aid of our passion to find a satisfactory resolution, shouting and balling will not help the cause. Over the years I've lost my temper and most would argue quite rightfully so, but it made myself a liability and I've learnt my lesson the hard way. Being civil and working with both parties this time has worked in favour of us all, if we can all do the same there is a chance of us all building a good relationship with Audi and fingers crossed coming to a satisfactory outcome that suits us all.
I would like to make everyone aware that your contributions are valued and do count, Audi UK are well aware of this thread and I believe have read it and will continue to do so. So if you have this issue, please do document with photographs and as much information as possible, it is being viewed by the appropriate people I assure you. If you are motivated to get a resolution like a good few of us now, sending your tyres to Pirelli and contacting Audi UK is necessary. Your local dealer I am sure will be happy to assist with sending the tyres to Pirelli as I have been assured by the ones I have had contact with so far, who have expressed if they come across this issue will raise it with the appropriate channels.
Thanks everyone for your contributions and patience, it is a good job these cars as so good in all other measurable aspects to keep us somewhat content for now.
