A3BE
Registered User
Where do I start?.....I purchased my 2014 A4 Avant Black Edition 177 Tdi in March 2013 and since that date it has been nothing but trouble and inconvenience. During the past 12 months it has been off the road for nearly 3 months, it has had -;
There is 4 outstanding and "irreparable" issues with my car which are well documented by owners of this same model of which some are deemed highly dangerous. Audi although recognising these issues confirm they have no fixes and are prepared for owners to risk their lives and that of their passengers driving unsafe and unroadworthy Audi badged cars. Both Audi CS and my Audi dealership have confirmed where their loyalties lie and that is not with its customers, in particular those who are experiencing in Audi's view "characteristic" defects!
To conclude this sad state of affairs I have managed to secure a favourable buy back at market value but this was only due to the extreme practices I had to initiate. My Audi ownership is over and although I am saddened to see this happen as I truly like Audi products. However, this most recent experience has left a very bitter taste in my mouth and it has truly shown what contempt Audi has for its loyal customers!
- A new clutch and DMF (5k miles)
- 4 new seat frames
- Steering software updates to correct the horrendous drive ability issues blighting this model (unsuccessfully),
- "Clunking" front brakes when reverse gear is selected (which I am informed is because I keep my wheels too clean!!),
- Notchy gearbox
- Poor fuel economy
- Clutch pedal vibration making the car virtually undriveable
- Creaking steering and front suspension
There is 4 outstanding and "irreparable" issues with my car which are well documented by owners of this same model of which some are deemed highly dangerous. Audi although recognising these issues confirm they have no fixes and are prepared for owners to risk their lives and that of their passengers driving unsafe and unroadworthy Audi badged cars. Both Audi CS and my Audi dealership have confirmed where their loyalties lie and that is not with its customers, in particular those who are experiencing in Audi's view "characteristic" defects!
To conclude this sad state of affairs I have managed to secure a favourable buy back at market value but this was only due to the extreme practices I had to initiate. My Audi ownership is over and although I am saddened to see this happen as I truly like Audi products. However, this most recent experience has left a very bitter taste in my mouth and it has truly shown what contempt Audi has for its loyal customers!