orfeous
14-04-2017, 10:07 PM
Hi All
Been a member for years but finally have my first question.
Joined with a 16v Mk3 Golf c.2000/2001.
Went to a 2005 TT 3.2 DSG c.2008.
Now I have the A6 dating from 2010 which I bought nearly a year ago.
Managed to get the U-boat (it is dark blue) under warranty from Preston Audi and so of course that is about to expire. My question is therefore, what sort of areas should I investigate to make sure I don't miss out before warranty goes?
Related question/hint: do people trust the dealers to perform all the steps in the n point inspections on approved used cars?…
Am sure warranty won't be as extensive as on a new car, but nonetheless must be worth thinking about/exploring.
Examples of things am going to mention already are:
Sat Nav - The lady appears to have had one too many: A few months back she suddenly started saying to turn next left, for example, when clearly from map/actual location it should be a right. This is an occasional occurrence but a definite change from when I acquired the car. Wonder if a reset/update is available/required.
CD Player started having trouble loading CDs - it has two players in the glovebox: a DVD/hard disk on the left; a 6 slot CD(DVD?) player on the right.
A few more minor issues:
- Glove box is incredibly slow to open - suitable maybe for 'Flash' (from Dept. of Mammal Vehicles in Zootopia) as my daughter likes to point out.
- Petrol (doh.. diesel) flap lock mechanism failed/broken - still does the job but is loose and will stop working when it inadvertently slides out.
- 2 out of three cir lighters appear not to be working/charging.
Would be interested to hear back from you all on anything you might have to say about this car.
Many thanks and have a good Easter.
Been a member for years but finally have my first question.
Joined with a 16v Mk3 Golf c.2000/2001.
Went to a 2005 TT 3.2 DSG c.2008.
Now I have the A6 dating from 2010 which I bought nearly a year ago.
Managed to get the U-boat (it is dark blue) under warranty from Preston Audi and so of course that is about to expire. My question is therefore, what sort of areas should I investigate to make sure I don't miss out before warranty goes?
Related question/hint: do people trust the dealers to perform all the steps in the n point inspections on approved used cars?…
Am sure warranty won't be as extensive as on a new car, but nonetheless must be worth thinking about/exploring.
Examples of things am going to mention already are:
Sat Nav - The lady appears to have had one too many: A few months back she suddenly started saying to turn next left, for example, when clearly from map/actual location it should be a right. This is an occasional occurrence but a definite change from when I acquired the car. Wonder if a reset/update is available/required.
CD Player started having trouble loading CDs - it has two players in the glovebox: a DVD/hard disk on the left; a 6 slot CD(DVD?) player on the right.
A few more minor issues:
- Glove box is incredibly slow to open - suitable maybe for 'Flash' (from Dept. of Mammal Vehicles in Zootopia) as my daughter likes to point out.
- Petrol (doh.. diesel) flap lock mechanism failed/broken - still does the job but is loose and will stop working when it inadvertently slides out.
- 2 out of three cir lighters appear not to be working/charging.
Would be interested to hear back from you all on anything you might have to say about this car.
Many thanks and have a good Easter.