Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light

The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes and the light should clear. Tried this with...

Used car warranty - what does it cover?

I recently purchased a 2006 Audi A4 Avant quattro £8500. It was 34 days ago, and as of two days ago, the DPF light has come on and won't go off. And now the glow plug lights are flashing, and the car...

Audi A1 Heated Wing mirror Issues

Hi, my wife bought a high specification A1 s-line back in June 2011 from Bolton Audi. We viewed the showroom model and had test drives in the demonstrator vehicle and from there based the spec on her...

Buying a 'new' Audi A3 - built in 2008, registered in 2012

I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi SE S Tronic from a main Audi Dealer which was manufactured in February 2008, but registered in November 2012. The car is brand new but has been sitting in...

Which small premium hatchback?

We do about about 9000 miles annually, and have really enjoyed our 2008 Mini Cooper. But we now need a five-door for grandparent ferry services. The new Golf ACT is attractive but expensive, the 122bhp...

Audi A3 losing coolant

I own an Audi A3 diesel on a 57 plate and coolant is disappearing. There is no noticeable leak and it doesn't appear to be mixing with the oil. Before I embark upon a costly garage investigation have you...

Why are modern cars designed with headlights where changing the bulb is so difficult?

On of your correspondents mentioned the number of cars driving with a light not working. One reason may well be the tendency for manufacturers now to make a lightbulb change a garage job. In recent years...

Is a warranty void if serviced by non-approved dealer

My wife is interested in buying a one-year old Audi A3 from a car supermarket. They carried out the one-year service and stamped the service book. On their website they say they carry out 'a full manufacturer's...

Need a new car that is comfortable and can carry a wheelchair

We have owned an Audi A4 2.0-litre saloon automatic for the past nine years. It has now done 70,000 miles. We are aged 74 and are thinking about replacing it with a new or low mileage second-hand car....

Banned from driving - should I mothball or sell my car?

I own an Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 petrol TFSI Quattro. The car is rarely used by my family and I have recently been given a two year driving ban. What advice can you give regarding mothballing or selling?