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Maidaser

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  1. Impressive. What was the extent of preparation required for French Crit stickers, border crossings, and other mundane logistics? What suggestions and advice can you provide for anyone contemplating a similar endeavor?
  2. Are you located in Devon? Please note that this vehicle does not comply with CAZ or ULEZ regulations, which may impact you.
  3. Depending on the source, you may also get the most recent maps or a firmware upgrade for COMAND and DAB.
  4. As already said. Additionally, COMAND with DAB and a reverse camera.
  5. Annual payments of $2,500 for four years are often feasible and typical for many; however, complications arise if the mileage is almost nil in a single year.
  6. A deteriorating wheel bearing often produces increased noise when subjected to lateral forces, such as during turns. I anticipate that the "garage guy" from whom you sought help is knowledgeable about this and that it informed his reasoning for attributing it to tire noise. Diagnosing the source of sounds online is often ineffective; however, if you are confused about the reason, see a professional who can examine the bearings and identify the source of the noise.
  7. I have conducted quotes both with and without trackers to see whether the insurance premium decreased; it did not, so I did not pursue it further since the Ghost immobiliser/tracker was costly.
  8. Although not a dedicated tracker, BMW's SOS/app functionalities serve as tracking mechanisms that may be deactivated. My vehicle, which was stolen and then found, had its telematics battery removed by the criminals to disable the emergency SOS feature.
  9. I am uncertain whether documentation is required; you only need to click the box, namely after the market tracker, which is often located at the beginning of quotations on comparison websites, on the first page.
  10. It does not seem familiar, yet it may have been me. I conform to the archetype of the "discontented elderly curmudgeon labouring in solitude due to others' intolerance."
  11. I have relocated this to its own topic. Could you provide an image of both the dashboard and head unit (mapping)? Individually. An alternative might use a dashboard with a two-page menu option with up and down buttons. I am rather speculating, since I have no knowledge of how your model will change from the UK one.
  12. Conduct a search for "unit" on the head unit to locate the setting. Maps will not be available in the UK.
  13. I believe that none of the R230 models were equipped with stop/start functionality. It was my understanding that this feature was introduced with the R231 model.
  14. Purchase from the merchants on this page, unless you have verified the source and can confirm that they are selling Audi components that are completely authentic. Otherwise, you will get a painful headache. Personally, I have decided to get a facelift improvement specifically for the front bumper. I am not impressed with the redesigned back ends of the facelifted models.
  15. I just changed my primary battery for the same cause. The cost was £161, including delivery, and I opted for a Bosch battery. The voltage of my old battery is 12.3 volts.
  16. They may request evidence from a prior insurance provider.
  17. Just so you know, if you are in sport mode and you use cruise control, it will automatically revert to regular mode. On very few situations, when the battery is completely depleted, it is still possible to enter sport mode even without any remaining energy for boost. I discovered this when test driving a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that had been hardly used and was not well charged. I found it underwhelming and unimpressive.
  18. Affirmative. When operating in exclusively electric mode, the vehicle will transition to petrol power once the battery range is depleted. Nevertheless, it is important to note that zero does not really represent the concept of absolute nothingness. The car retains a battery range of around 20%.
  19. Both of them seem unwell. However, gunmetal seems more menacing. Optimal tyre selection and proper offset/stance will have the most significant impact.
  20. Have a pleasurable experience and drive vigorously on those rural roads!
  21. In technical terms, it is unnecessary for you to manually downshift since the gearbox will automatically do this action as you decelerate. The aforementioned statement holds true for upshifting during acceleration, except for Sport mode in Gen-1 and its presumed counterpart in Gen-2, which requires confirmation from a Gen-2 owner. If you neglect to upshift, the rev-limiter will cause the engine to rebound. When I approach a halt, I usually move down to 2nd gear, but I do not drop down to 1st gear. To downshift to 1st gear without causing any damage to the automobile, it is necessary to decelerate significantly. It is worth noting that the gearbox does not do this action automatically. Instead, it allows you to fully stop in 2nd gear before shifting down to 1st gear. Alternatively, you may just apply pressure to the brake pedal to bring the automobile to a halt, since the gearbox will automatically engage and perform the necessary actions. However, manually downshifting provides a more enjoyable experience.
  22. I belong to the group that believes we have entered a stage in the decline of America, when law-abiding people can no longer depend on the police to provide their protection. Today, I was on the phone arranging to hire an off-duty uniformed police officer to join me for a few days in St. Louis next month. I have already performed this task on several occasions when it was required, and you are just required to compensate me based on an hourly rate. Although they are "off duty," they will nevertheless arrive in their whole dress and carry weapons. Previously, I used unadorned security personnel dressed in casual attire. However, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, I believe it is imperative for them to don their identification badges and official uniforms. It serves as a deterrent to prevent tampering and I believe it is more likely to prevent an occurrence. Interestingly, I have a project-level profit and loss statement for this task, as well as for a similar one I previously completed. In QuickBooks, the specific line item is labelled as "Police and Newport Cigarettes". I had employed a police officer for a similar task many months ago, and he informed me that law enforcement personnel are now resorting to physical altercations, often referred to as "hands-on" encounters. Significantly more often after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  23. The cost of $65,000 is seen exorbitant for a gated vehicle with a mileage of 36,000 kilometres, especially if the inside is equipped with carbon fibre. This assessment is based on the premise that a single accident is widely acknowledged and requires a simple repair, such as repainting or replacing a bumper. If you are buying something as an investment, I agree with Dinkman's perspective that certain potential buyers may strongly dislike any possibility of accidents. However, I was pleased to get a gated R8 V8 vehicle, which was fitted with carbon, for a total cost of $73,000, and it had accumulated a mileage of 48,000 kilometres. From my standpoint, this trade may be considered favourable, if not outstanding. Hence, a cost of $65,000 for a decreased distance, notwithstanding the potential occurrence of a little collision, is seen as advantageous.
  24. Maidaser

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    Could you kindly provide us with an update about the nature of the issue? - It benefits future members.
  25. The fuse locations may be found in the car's manual. I have now reviewed my autodata and it does not say anything about lights, just the washers for xenons.
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