UBM Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Nearly 18k miles on the clock now. Car collected by Huntingdon Audi at about 9-30am this morning. They left me my "loan car" Called at 4-30pm. Car ready and left at work for me by 4-50pm. Total cost £225. But of course, I had a £150 cheque from Guildford Audi towards this. £75 for a first AVS! Is there a downside to all this. Of course there is! I need two new boots for the front. Only a little over 2mm of tread left Decided to give e-tyres a go for a pair of Dunlop Sport 01's, which I've had on the car since I've had it. 18k out of the first tyres and it is still gripping very well! I have 5mm left on the back which should see me right for a while. Nearly went for the Toyo's though.... So, what I gained in a cheap service is more then lost with the cost of 2 new boots! UBM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Car collected by Huntingdon Audi at about 9-30am this morning. They left me my "loan car" [/ QUOTE ] Traitor. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordberg Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 18k is very good indeed. I'm used to around 10k on my Celica's so will be waiting with interest to see how long my Dunlops last..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattburrow Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Got 20000 miles out of my Dunlop Maxx just put some SP9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Total cost £225. But of course, I had a £150 cheque from Guildford Audi towards this. £75 for a first AVS! [/ QUOTE ] That's a great price UBM! I was quoted £349 for my first AVS!!!!!!!!! It'd be cheaper for me to have a drive up to Huntingdon and back than get it done down here! BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 There is a very nice RS4 in the show room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 That reminds me, I've got to have my drive of the RS4! Right, down the dealer Saturday it is! BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Just a point that you may or may not agree with. You should put the new rubber on the back. I believe it's advisable to always have most grip on the back. Unless you're deliberately trying to induce oversterr - in which case you'd want a RWD car to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Is that what you'd do? I have 5mm tread left on the rears and about 2mm on the fronts. As the power goes through the fronts, surely it is best to have them put on the front? Otherwise, I'll need another set of tyres for the fronts very soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Is that what you'd do? I have 5mm tread left on the rears and about 2mm on the fronts. As the power goes through the fronts, surely it is best to have them put on the front? Otherwise, I'll need another set of tyres for the fronts very soon.... [/ QUOTE ] From Michelin technical data book [ QUOTE ] Why fit new tyres to the rear? As far as possible, new tyres should be fitted to the REAR axle. Contrary to popular belief, deflation of a rear tyre is potentially far more dangerous than on a front tyre, as it produces a severe oversteer effect. This oversteer is far harder to control than the understeer which results from deflation of a front tyre. [/ QUOTE ] They go on to add that you will get less oversteer with the new tyres on the rear,blah blah blah , which is ultimately safer. BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I have 5mm left on the back which should see me right for a while. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Is that what you'd do? I have 5mm tread left on the rears and about 2mm on the fronts. As the power goes through the fronts, surely it is best to have them put on the front? Otherwise, I'll need another set of tyres for the fronts very soon.... [/ QUOTE ] Put the new ones on the rear and the current rears on the front? Is it normal for Audi to collect a car for a service? I just wanted to know for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Looks like I'm getting the new tyres put on the back and the rears moved to the front then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Is it normal for Audi to collect a car for a service? I just wanted to know for future reference. [/ QUOTE ] Yes, book it in about 14 days in advance and arrange for your courtesy car to be delivered. It's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmmlmmam Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I know what they mean but I think with 5mm on the rear and 7-8mm (new) on the front will be fine. None of the tyres are in anyway old. If it was 2mm rear/ 5mm front then I'm not sure I'd like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Is it normal for Audi to collect a car for a service? I just wanted to know for future reference. [/ QUOTE ] Not only will they collect your car. Most Dealers will give you a courtesy car, call you a FOC Taxi, give you lifts to train stations. Many Dealers in London are now starting to offer Pushbikes and Mopeds to Customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Used to get about 28K out of a pair of fronts on my Astra, and around 60K on the rears. Dread to think how many sets I will get through these days with the A4 if they only last 10-18K a pair on the front. I do 35-40K per year. Think the wallet is going to take a battering with this car then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Many Dealers in London are now starting to offer Pushbikes and Mopeds to Customers [/ QUOTE ] Cheapskates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Many Dealers in London are now starting to offer Pushbikes and Mopeds to Customers [/ QUOTE ] Cheapskates... [/ QUOTE ] Not at all! If you work in London (or Oxford) why on earth would you want to take a Courtesy Car only to be stuck in Traffic as soon as you leave the Centre? Its all about giving the Customer the choice You'd be suprised the amount of Customers even in Ipswich who bring their car for a Service. Then drag a Pushbike/Monkey Bike out of the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You'd be suprised the amount of Customers even in Ipswich whoring their car for a Service. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like better service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Now edited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Is it normal for Audi to collect a car for a service? I just wanted to know for future reference. [/ QUOTE ] Not only will they collect your car. Most Dealers will give you a courtesy car, call you a FOC Taxi, give you lifts to train stations. Many Dealers in London are now starting to offer Pushbikes and Mopeds to Customers [/ QUOTE ] That's good to know. I wonder if Chester Audi would collect from my address in Liverpool...it's a bit of a trip. Heh, I wonder if they'd cover the tunnel fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 It's looking like I'll need my first variable service after 18 months of ownership. Assuming the same interval for the second, that's 2 variable services in the 3 year period. Will this be cheaper than 3 fixed, annual services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchet Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Sponge - posting at 4.40am .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Sponge - I think so, it's about £225 per AVS. I would have thought a fixed service would be a similar cost!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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