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im having an audi health check at my local audi garage. i know all the basics they cover but would they check the emissions control or does that come under a full service? also ive filled the car with petrol and added some redx injection/fuel cleaner stuff now the car is not accelerating properly! could the redx be the problem?
QuattroJames Site Moderator
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:24 pm
I wouldn't think the Redex would cause it, unless it's caused a particle to break free and restrict an injector or something.
What are the symptoms in relation to how it used to run?
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trueblu3 Newbie
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:36 pm
Well this is it Ive only had the car since last Friday but the problem seems to be gettIng worse.. Will they pick it up on health check?
QuattroJames Site Moderator
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:41 pm
Thats a bit hard to know without knowing what the problem is and what the healthcheck involves....
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:19 pm
Pretty sure they will only do an emissions test if you specifically request it and outline the problem you're having. However they can scan the car for faults to see if it's a faulty Lambda sensor, idle control valve, MAF, etc. Once they've diagnosed possible fault - they should contact you to get authorisation prior to proceeding to repair.
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rippo4u Camped on the site
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Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:49 am
Had mine in for an intermediate oil filter and brake fluid change.
They included a health check. The invoice says VISUAL CHECK.
You should specify problem and ask for the check you think would help.
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trueblu3 Newbie
Joined: Jan 30, 2012
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Posted:
Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:03 pm
Dont matter now mate. I had the health check done along with a diagnostics check and the car came back with over £2500 of stuff wrong with it! Just in process of trying to get a refund from the garage I bought it from
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Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:59 pm
When did you buy it. They must give a min 3 months parts and labour warranty.
iF they offer to repair and you accept, then you lose your right to reject it and get all your money back.
See honest John web site. That will tell youi how to deal with the matter.
Also refer to Trading Standards. Put everything in writing, keep copies and send recorded post. Citizens Advice Bureau also very helpful.
But depends when you got it and the warranty ?
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2005 Avant 2.0 (140) Tdi GONE 48.9 mpg
2000 Avant 1.9 (115) Tdi GONE 55.0 mpg
1996 Saloon 1.8 Petrol GONE
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