Do new Audi A4s use lots oil?

We are considering buying a new or almost new Audi A4 or Q5 with the 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine, but are very scared by the reports of very high oil consumption. Is this still a problem?

Is a used RS4 a good idea?

Im trying to buy a used Audi RS4 but I'm worried. Most of them have high mileages and I don't know if they have any major problems from the gearbox, clutch or engine. Most are selling in the range of...

Buying a new A5 - petrol or diesel?

I'm going to buy a new Audi Q5 S-Line Plus with a manual gearbox. The 2.0T FSI(225) and 2.0 TDI (177) engines have virtually identical list prices. I do 13-15,000 miles a year and will keep the car for...

Why is my Audi A3 so noisy?

There is a very distinct but unexplained noise on my Audi A3 (2003). It is a "booming", reverberating, repetitive noise - it is similar to typical road noise, yet perhaps not quite the same. It seems...

Should I fit mud flaps to my new Audi Q3?

I have purchased a new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI Automatic in Glacier White. Can you recommend any additional items to retrospectively fit to the car? What is your view of fitting mud flaps (I don't off-road) so...

Oil consumption problems with recently purchased Audi

Last week we bought a 2009 Audi A5 from a dealer. When we collected it the digital oil gauge registered as half full. Over the weekend we clocked up 100 (gentle) miles as we acclimatised ourselves to it...

Audi Q5 tyre blowout - should the dealer pay for repairs?

My daughter had a blow out at 60mph on a new (1 month old) Audi Q5 on 20-inch wheels. Blowout was immediate and just before a slip road where she came to a halt. Only the wheel and a little part of the...

Audi A6 emission control light has come on - what does it mean?

I have an intermittent fault with my Audi A6. The Emission Control light comes on and goes off randomly. It all started in October where I had to do a lot of short journeys. But most recently the light...

Is my Audi's built-in sat nav faulty?

I bought a new Audi Q5 with lots of extras six months ago. However, the built-in sat nav doesn't take the fastest or shortest route when asked to do so and if you programme in the home address it takes...

Buying a new Audi A3 - petrol or diesel?

I am interested in buying a new Audi A3, but am unsure whether to go for a petrol or diesel. I mostly cover short journeys of 10 to 20 miles. Is it best to stick to petrol and if so 1.4 or 1.8 engine?