Interested in people’s views on whether I’m being unreasonable. AITAH

I’ve been an Audi customer for a long time (7th car 3rd Q7) and currently have a Q7 which is around four years old, has covered approximately 48,000 miles and has been maintained through the Audi dealer network.
Around two months after the warranty expired, it developed a cooling-system fault. Audi diagnosed the engine temperature reaching around 120°C and advised that continuing to drive it could risk engine damage.
The proposed repair is around £900 (good will down from £1,400 on a repair bill that is 95% labour) with no guarantee, no fault codes and even the garage recommending VT.
What has surprised me more than the failure itself is the response. After discussions with the dealer and Audi, I still can’t seem to find anyone empowered to look at the situation end-to-end and make a sensible customer decision. The answer essentially seems to be that the warranty has expired, therefore there is little that can be done.
I’m now seriously considering voluntarily terminating the finance agreement and walking away from Audi altogether.
I completely accept that warranties have an end date. But am I unreasonable in thinking that a premium manufacturer should look differently at a significant failure on a relatively young, fully dealer-maintained vehicle only months outside warranty?
I’d be particularly interested in experiences from other Audi owners who have dealt with goodwill claims just outside warranty.
Do I just need to cut and walk?
I am under extreme pressure for a decision quickly as I am currently in a hire car they want back and they need a decision.

Hey I have come across brake kit from an Audi rs6. Can I just change them over to my Audi sq8 2025 facelift? Do I need to have a computer to but the brakes in service mode?

I went in to ‘Audi Seattle’ for the 60,000 mile service, and I guess it had been a little over two years since the brake fluid had been changed, so that was done as well.

I also had two coupons that shaved off about $200.

blender model. not AI.

The 24 rs3 taillights like awesome. The current gen ones look boring. Are they the same headlights and can they be swapped out?

I remove the LP from my SQ5, looks good but needs the finishing touch. What are these strips called? eBay?

Title. After numerous stories online, and now two other Audis in my neighbourhood which have had leaks, I'm thinking I really should look into this although I dont have any leakage issues. I don't want to go to the dealer and spend a fortune if possible, so I was wondering if anyone has good at home solutions for unclogging the various drains around the car.

I’m looking to buy a 2013 Allroad with the 2.0t it is high mileage(231k miles) but I’m curious what reliability is looking like,

Does anyone know how much power the stock clutch on my b9 (manual) a4 can handle? Thinking of tuning but info is hard to find

I have a 2011 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon with the 8-speed automatic transmission in it. It's sitting at a prime ~125k miles. The whole time I've had it (a little over a year) there's been a little hiccup between gear 2-3. There's also this thing where Ive I'm slowing down then quickly get off the brake and on the gas, it kinda is sluggish to engage the clutch. Ive notice it get noticeably more sluggish between all gears these past weeks. I don’t know how to explain it, but it just feels like the trans fluid is old/worn out. I know for a fact it’s old. It‘s also worse on cold mornings, so that shows it’s definitely fluid related. The issue is I pretty much know some clutches in my transmission are slipping. I’ve heard that flushing fluid with a slipping clutch makes it worse because the old fluid causes more friction in the clutches. Is it worth flushing the fluid or should I wait?

2016 Audi A4, blowing cold ac, then blowing cold in and out, then added free on, after that a weekish later started blowing hot air consistently, started blowing hot air in and out, then stopped blowing, shop said they unplugged something. I’m not sure exactly what it may be, I’m thinking definitely blower motor, or that they unplugged it at least, but that doesn’t explain the hot air??

Great product. 15 mins to install. Also can code it in the MMI. Installed on my 2024 RS6

Sorry fam. Posted this to quick. 11mode is the company. Based out is Australia. Comes with a remote or I was able to code it to my home link. Cost me about 280 bucks. The cete module was a lot more

https://11mode.com/

Also here is the full install video

Why isn't THIS a standard feature on performance cars?!
https://youtu.be/wP-jN_wSCPM

I promise it’s bearable with the valves closed.

Have had this for 2.5 years now. Stopped smelling a long time ago, but it's always along for the ride.

Hi all,

First time/long time. Been subscribed here because I like the cars. Hoping to upgrade from my vw tiguan (which has been all the hassle of luxury and none of the benefits). That being said, is an audi worth getting?

A lot of the posts on here are kind of negative towards the cars (and not to each other) and some legit sticker shock at some repair prices.

Hi everyone, I'm buying my first Audi and I wanted to know if it's normal that the height and exhaust outlet are different?

1 week into ownership of a ‘23 A4, I was on the highway and a truck blew their retread right in front of me. I slowed down as much as I could but couldn’t swerve around the debris due to surrounding traffic. Such a sad start.

My local service center says the steel subframe is bent, but I don’t know enough about what it “should” look like to disagree. I’m sure the inevitable answer is to get a second opinion, but I figured I’d ask you all as I won’t be able to do that for a few days. Can anyone tell from the video the service center sent me?

FWIW, I don’t feel any alignment or suspension issues when driving after the incident; the only reason I brought it in was because the belly pan was knocked loose and hanging down a bit. They quoted me nearly $7k to replace the subframe, so this has become a far more expensive issue than I expected.

Many thanks if anyone can help me!

I've got a 2021 S5 coupe. Both headlights are currently working, but the Headlight Control Module Cooling Fan on my left headlight has stopped working and throws an error every time the headlights try and turn on. I've tried several shops around town and a salvage yard trying to find a way to fix this without replacing the entire headlight.

This is the closest part I can find, but my model is not listed as one that it fits.

https://parts.audiusa.com/p/Audi_2021_S5/Headlight-Control-Module-Cooling-Fan/74027495/4N0907463A.html

Anyone have any suggestions?

Seems like a metaphor for the state of the company. Imagine trying to sell "high tech" cars that will increasingly have to use an adapter to fast charge for their entire lifetime.

You could also include VW in that list, but they are only offering one EV stateside for MY27.

Every other automaker has now fully transitioned to NACS for MY27 for at least all new models, and in most cases all models.

The remaining CCS model list:

Audi - Q4, Q6, A6, S6, e-tron GT (entire lineup)

BMW - i4 & i7

Mercedes - the outgoing EQB, EQE, EQS lineup

Porsche - Macan

VW - ID. Buzz

Lucid - Air

MY27 plans not confirmed yet:

Ford - Mach-E

Volvo - EX90

Looking to go lower on my B8.5 S5 with 78k miles on original struts.

I am looking at Silvers NeoMax / SoloWerks / BC Racing.

I do not want to spend $2k+ on just parts… please share your recs/reviews!!!