What should I look for when buying an Audi A5 with a CVT gearbox?

I have found an 2012 Audi A5 that's covered 100,000 miles, but it does have a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Not everyones cup of tea, but are they reliable enough to consider buying? I have...

Is the old Audi A5 problematic?

I'm interested in a 2011 Audi A5 convertible. It's diesel with 67,000 miles. Is there anything that I should be aware of, or that should put me off buying this? Someone has mentioned problems with the...

Is there a problem with water leaks in the Audi A5 Cabriolet?

I have a 2012 Audi A5 Convertible and recently the Bluetooth connection for the hands free telephone has stopped working. I have taken it to my local Audi dealer and they have indicated that the problem...

Audi A5 Cabrio – buy now or wait for the new version?

As part of my mid-life crisis, I've been looking at Audi A5 Cabrio deals. However, with the new model imminent, would it be better to wait for the new car? And when will you get the chance to road test...

Why is my A5 so difficult to drive?

My Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S-Line Special Edition is 16 months old and has 6500 miles on the clock. It has 19-inch alloys and low profile 255/35 ZR19 Continental Contisport Contact 5P tyres. In the...

Audi 2.0 TFSI excess oil usage

Having checked your site when I bought an A5 with a major oil problem (the independent dealer has subsequently gone bust) I went to my main dealer (Sheffield Audi) who was great and agreed with Audi to...

About to buy a 2010-reg A5 Cabriolet - 2010 reg - can I get Bluetooth retrofitted?

I am about to buy a Audi A5 TDI 2010 reg, fully loaded. Having test driven the car, I am quite happy with it. But have a few questions that I thought would post here. 1. Though it is a S Line, there...

Is my car due a recall

Is there a recall Audi vehicle for a dodgy fuel pump? A google search would suggest so, but I can't find anywhere to search for recalls.

Excessive oil consumption

I have a 2009 Audi A5 2.0 S-Line. It has done 14,000 miles and I bought it second hand with 7000 miles on the clock. The car has been serviced in accordance with the schedule. The oil consumption seems...