What could be causing a rhythmic thump from the front of my Audi A4 Avant?

I wonder if you can help me. In January I bought an Audi A4 Avant that was a little over three years old and had done some 25,000 miles. Shortly after buying it I noticed a rhythmic thump, fairly slight,...

What’s causing abnormal tyre wear on Audi A4?

The nearside front tyre on my Audi A4 is wearing on both the inner and outer edges, while the driver side shows no such wear. I check all four tyre pressures every fortnight and don’t believe it is due...

Which automatic petrol car could I replace my Audi A4 with?

I am soon to change my 2010 Audi A4 TDI (170) and I would like to buy something with higher seating. I am considering a Honda CR-V or a Toyota New Verso. I will be buying an automatic petrol engine. I...

Why does my local dealership insist that brake discs are replaced at the same time as brake pads?

I have a 2008 Audi A4 TDi which was recently serviced at my local Audi dealership and I was told that the front brake pads would soon need replacing. The warning light has now come on, so I phoned the...

Why did this workshop charge for an oil top-up before MoTing our Audi A4?

My wife had her Audi A4 MoT'd at the Halford Autocentre in Horsham, West Sussex. When she collected the car, she was charged £15 for topping up the engine oil. I called the garage and complained that she...

Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort?

Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old Mercedes E350 Estate (petrol) and my wife has a...

In which VED band is my new Audi A4 Avant?

I have just read your newsletter containing the new VED rates, but I am a bit puzzled about my car. A couple of weeks ago I purchased a new Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI 170, 5-door manual, but am not sure if...

Which car to replace my Mondeo ST24 offers good performance and large load carrying ability?

I have owned a Mondeo ST24 estate for 12 years. It has proved reliable, relatively economical, sporty, good to drive with decent performance and carries everything, including the kitchen sink. At 150,000...

Updating an Audi A4 Sat Nav?

I have a Audi A4 with sat nav RNS-E we are going to France for our holidays and I would like to update the system as it is not very good, Audi charge about £250 plus ( I could buy a stand alone sat nav...

Can I fit different wheels to an Audi S4?

I have an Audi A4 Avant with a 3-litre diesel engine. I would rather like to change it for an S4 but I don't like the low profile tyres that are standard on that model. Could I specify A4 wheels and tyres...