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  1. The Real Big Vern

    Oil change already?

    So, picked up a 21 plate S3 in March and today received a notification than an oil change is due in 29 days. Would that be right already? I'm a massive car noob btw so go easy if it's an obvious answer! Ta
  2. The Real Big Vern

    I know nothing about cars so forgive this question!

    Ok, so just handed back my A4 3.0 tdi 272 quattro and taken delivery of a new S3 saloon. When I put my foot down in the A4, it shifted, the torque was great, pushed me back into the seat and flew, you knew you were accelerating! There's none of that in the S3, yes it goes when you put your...
  3. The Real Big Vern

    First Service - do i have to go to main dealer?

    Hi, I am due my first service and oil change for an 18 plate A4 3.0 TDI 272 Quatro. It's on hire purchase and I plan to hand it back at the end of the 4 years and not make the final payment. Am I tied to the local audi dealership for this service as they want about £400 whereas a couple of...
  4. The Real Big Vern

    Wheel Alignment

    Hi, just had a call from the local dealership as they have my car for a free winter healthcheck. I need new front tyres and the rears arent far off needing replacing too, which is all fine. But they mentioned that I could also do with a wheel alignment, which is about £450 with them! I assume...
  5. The Real Big Vern

    Audi Connect

    I'm struggling to understand this malarkey! I have a 3 yr license for Audi Connect according to the dealer. I've been linking my android into the car wifi since ive had it for the last month or so. Now when I try it, my android takes me to the Cubic Telecom homepage where it tells me; You...
  6. The Real Big Vern

    Audi Connect

    Ok, so I'm a ludite so forgive me if this all sounds stupid! I have Audi Connect, which I think I get free for the first 3 months? So far the only thing that seems of use is the Google Earth on sat nav and real time traffic updates and re-routes, which I like. I have a MyAudi account and also...
  7. The Real Big Vern

    Gap Insurance for noob!

    Hi guys. I'm picking up a new audi early May and is the first time I've bought a car in like 20 yrs. I'm doing it on PCP (I think it's called that, I put a deposit down, make monthly payments to Audi finance, then hand it back or pay it off at the end of 4 yr term). I've never heard of gap...
  8. The Real Big Vern

    A4 Saloon Special Editions 3.0 TDI Quattro Black Edition 4dr S Tronic [Tech]

    Hi all, new to the forum so please be gentle! I have just ordered my second Audi, having previously owned an A5 Black Edition when first released in the UK, but subsequently owned a different make for the past 6 years. I have this week ordered the car in the title and need to decide on the...