ascttt Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 So a new member hi Everyone. Picked up a 57 plate on xmas eve and it is very nice. A few bits to sort, one of them is playing on my mind. The drivers door will not always click shut, they (Audi Dealer) tried to fob me off saying that there is air pressure when all the windows are shut and one door is closed. To cut a long story short they have now said, on second inspection that the door hinge needs adjusting and this has to be done in the bodyshop, can anyone out there confirm that this is true, it sounds absolutly crazy. They did offer me the car back for the weekend so maybe I'm being just a bit to suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDYDUBS Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Depends my friend.......some retailers wont touch "door hinge" adjustment for the simple fact of not having the equipment to hold the door properly in place, whilst slackening the bolts. Body shops generally should have all the kit to deal with this and deal with it on a regular basis. It is a fiddle/pain if you are not confident in doing it. Takes alot......and i mean alot of patience to get it right and looking good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Is it not just the striker that needs adjusting? I know they 'adjust' them in the factory with a nylon mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDYDUBS Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I was reffering to the dirty hinge any one can adjust the striker........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I know, I was referring to the fact it might just need the striker adjusting. Is the door sitting correctly when closed? Is there evidence the hinges have moved? If the answer to that is yes and no, it may only need the striker tweaked. I did one on my old A4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Pfft, we used to 'adjust' hinges with a block of wood and brute force, modern day mechanics just haven't got a clue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDYDUBS Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Butcher!!!! put your knives and hammers back in the drawer its a piece of p1ss if you dont rush it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblanc Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 We had the same issue with my wife's Golf and it had to go to the bodyshop We also got fobbed off with the same air pressure excuse, which may have worked for them until I pointed out it only affected one door and unless VW had invented a new type of selective air pressure he should stop making himself looks stupid and just fix the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascttt Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Well, thanks to you all, my first post and I think I can take a bit of heart that my main stealer is not having me on. As Dblanc says its not until you point out that it only happens with one door that anything is done. So as I said I picked up the car on Xmas eve and have had to return it for The driver door not shutting. Spare alloy wheel scuffed Spare tyre down to tread ware marker Bonnet alarm on all the time Wipers smearing, was told they needed a clean, now they are being changed. (just as well I can't find new ones anywhere) Sat Nav goes blank randomly Had to have paint bubble repaired, only after I pointed it out So much for the Audi multi point check. So much for the dealer being on of the best. So much for vorch sprung B________ks Other than that, I am enjoying my A8, be even better when I get it back. Thanks for the responses Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Aren't the panels on an A8 all aluminium? If not they should be galvanised anyway so the paint really should not bubble up. Rust on a modern car usually means poorly repaired accident damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascttt Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi Tipex, The rust bubble was on the boot trim/handle near the reversing camera, so not the body work as such. I should have been a bit more specific. In saying that the car has returned from the bodyshop to the workshop and is now waiting for a software update from the factory, and any repairs or whatever that throws up. So it may be the end of the week before I get it back. I am hoping I haven't got a lemon here. Had the "Audi multi point" checks been made properly I would not be so P_____d off and to keep being told "sales will pay for this and that really doesn't cut the mustard, as I am paying with inconvenience. Rant over, again thanks to all replies, at least the A8 forum seems to be as friendly as the jaguar one. Cheers Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk88 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Sorry to hear about these problems, but car will be well worth it once all sorted out. Shame on the dealer though - which one is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascttt Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi All, Some interesting thoughts and comments, I have now got the car back and I can't see any hammer of wood block marks, that seems a good start. All things have allegedly been done, so off for a two day jaunt "up north" and back, so a good test drive. So yes a tad p_____d off with the stealer and that it's been back more than once for re-work. Not sure of the protocol here, should I name and shame? What I will say is that they used to be based in Croydon and have moved south a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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