"Peter Bell" > wrote in message
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> "Stef" > wrote:
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>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
>> only
>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
>
> As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
> functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
> be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
>
>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
>
> anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
> given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
> when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
> default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
> in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
> time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
> at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
> spinning.
>
>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
>> service
>> done..
>
> A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
> service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
> started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
> VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
> (although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
> definitely not be long life.
>
> You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
> (or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
> tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
> If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
>
>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
>> good condition.
>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
>> i
>> would be will to but it off you
>
> In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
> reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
> than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
>
> It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
> usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
> have to charge postage.
>
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> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')

as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage.