F1Squad
19-12-2015, 03:01 PM
Hi All, I need some advice please...
I bought an Audi A4, 2011, tecknik 170 bhp TDI 2.0 start stop. Its under three month warranty and i have only driven 2k since i bought. I noticed that gear is a bit notchy in 1 and 2 (it does change gear but it feels as if it hits something before slotting in - and need a positive pressure to put into gear but make NO noise or smell).
The clutch pulsing ever so slightly when you just rest or about to pressed it down. Two gear specialist saying they can't fault the car, one of them saying worst case scenario it needs a new clutch. The car has done 75k now. I tested for clutch slipping, it stalls of you pull away from 2 or 3, and on high rev at , 6 gear pulls away very nicely without hesitation.
I drove another Audi exactly like mine and same mileage - the gear felt exactly the same.
The garage saying they can replace the clutch but only paying for labour and i have to pay for parts since its wear and tear - even though its under three month warranty and felt the gear is like this since i bought but reported later once i realised it could be an issue.
The gear feels better when it's warmer - they changed the gear box oil too its a bit smoother but still feels that annoying obstruction and force to go into 1 and 2, its almost like you have to push -retract hand and push again then it goes in nicely.
Any help would be much appreciated - also legal advice if i have against the dealer - i bought it on debit card so i know about the charge back scheme too.
Thank you
I bought an Audi A4, 2011, tecknik 170 bhp TDI 2.0 start stop. Its under three month warranty and i have only driven 2k since i bought. I noticed that gear is a bit notchy in 1 and 2 (it does change gear but it feels as if it hits something before slotting in - and need a positive pressure to put into gear but make NO noise or smell).
The clutch pulsing ever so slightly when you just rest or about to pressed it down. Two gear specialist saying they can't fault the car, one of them saying worst case scenario it needs a new clutch. The car has done 75k now. I tested for clutch slipping, it stalls of you pull away from 2 or 3, and on high rev at , 6 gear pulls away very nicely without hesitation.
I drove another Audi exactly like mine and same mileage - the gear felt exactly the same.
The garage saying they can replace the clutch but only paying for labour and i have to pay for parts since its wear and tear - even though its under three month warranty and felt the gear is like this since i bought but reported later once i realised it could be an issue.
The gear feels better when it's warmer - they changed the gear box oil too its a bit smoother but still feels that annoying obstruction and force to go into 1 and 2, its almost like you have to push -retract hand and push again then it goes in nicely.
Any help would be much appreciated - also legal advice if i have against the dealer - i bought it on debit card so i know about the charge back scheme too.
Thank you