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    looking to get 1.8t engine convertible

    Am looking to get a A4 convertible either B6 or B7 with 1.8t petrol engine with a budget of £2500. Is there anything to be concerned about on the 1.8t engine in terms of reliability or is 2.0 petrol the better car ? Am not to bothered about speed, this will be a second car just for fun.
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    Cheapest place to buy car battery ?

    I have a 2007 Audi A4 B7 2.7Tdi that needs a new battery. Am only planning to keep the car until autumn so i want to spend the least amount as possible. Can you recommend the cheapest place to get a battery that will just do. So far I've seen Tayna Batteries for £80 which is a Euroline 78Ah...
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    Looking to buy a A4 B8, Need advice.

    What engine code was the 2010 2.0tdi and did they only come in 140bhp ?
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    Looking to buy a A4 B8, Need advice.

    Seems like the B8 out of the game now. petrol 2012> or diesel 2010> will probably be more than my budget of £6500 for a top spec one.
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    Looking to buy a A4 B8, Need advice.

    Am toying with the idea of getting a 2008> A4 B8 Avant S Line, Sat Nav, Petrol with around 100-130k miles, service history etc. Are there any know problems with these so i know what to avoid i.e injectors problems, oil pumps, costly repairs. Looking to spend £6500. Am hoping i can get 40mpg...
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    Anyone have experiences with ECU Problems ?

    I have a 2006 Audi A4 B7 2.7 TDI which has randomly cut out on me whilst driving a few times over the months. I have had it scanned twice by an Audi Specialist using VAGcom and the codes have come up as all injectors in bank A and bank B (V6 engine) are faulty and also all glow plugs. All...
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    Atempting Service - 1st Timer need tips.

    Ive had my 2006 A4 2.7 TDI Avant on 139k miles for a few months now and it was last serviced by dealer 2 years ago @ 131K. Not sure what oil service it was on but seems like it was dealer serviced every 18~ months. I do 5ooo mile a year mostly short runs. Am planing to change the following...
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    Audi emmison recall

    anyone effected by this ? I have a 2006 audi a4 2.7tdi. Not sure if am effected due to its age. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/21/now-audi-recalls-thousands-cars-harmful-emission-levels/
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    Rear wiper arm upgrade

    In what way did it fall apart ? This guy on eBay is doing a aftermarket unit arm/blade/cap for £12.99 and giving 5 year warranty. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-305mm-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-Kit-For-Audi-Q5-2008-2016/151344388292?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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    Rear wiper arm upgrade

    I need to replace the rear wiper arm on my 2006 Audi A4 B7 Avant and looking to put a aero one like on newer Audis. Anyone got a link for the new type you have bought off eBay. Ive seen the arm/blade for around £20 but don't know which to buy.
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    Engine cutting out A4 2.7Tdi

    It was a small blue coloured dongle of eBay for £5
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    Start up ignition too stiff

    when i put my key in the ignition, its really hard to turn, i have to turn the steering wheel a bit to the start the car up with the key. any way to fix this ?
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    LED interior lights for A4 B7 Avant

    Am after all interior less for a 2006 a4 avant. one thing I've noticed that my car doesn't have vanity lights near the sun visors. Is that normal ? i thought all cars had those lights.
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    Cant find any 4GB SD cards for RNSe Mk1 !!

    Looks like they are the only ones doing them. ive ordered a apple lightning adaptor for the aux thats in the glove box. If that works then i can just use a iPod instead.
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    Cant find any 4GB SD cards for RNSe Mk1 !!

    I've looked all over eBay and can't find any 4GB SD cards which are not SDHC for the rnse mk1. Does anyone know where i can get them from ?? Am assuming these the are maximum cards and must be SD and not SDHC to work ? Also another thing I've noticed is that i have a iPod connector, the old 30...