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Any reviews on Audi A4 2013-2014 models. Interested in purchasing one but want to know if any known issues as well as good mechanics for Audi who wont hit prices high as the firm etc.

matthewb wrote:Any reviews on Audi A4 2013-2014 models. Interested in purchasing one but want to know if any known issues as well as good mechanics for Audi who wont hit prices high as the firm etc.

Great vehicle. Very fast for a 1.8T.
Parts cheap on ebay and amazon.
Interestingly very economical considering its a turbo vehicle.
have one for sale if you are interested.
Will hook you up with a mechanic too.

Any good mechanic for the 2012 audi A4?

Anand in Couva
Rennie in Debe

mad wrote:Anand in Couva
Rennie in Debe

My experience with Rennie in Debe is that he is a conartis......

blackcivic wrote:

mad wrote:Anand in Couva
Rennie in Debe

My experience with Rennie in Debe is that he is a conartis......

Yes. I experience it myself.

Anand in Aranguez is a good fella going on the limited dealings I have had with him

What about david in ramai trace debe? Is ge any good for these cars?

mad wrote:

blackcivic wrote:

mad wrote:Anand in Couva
Rennie in Debe

My experience with Rennie in Debe is that he is a conartis......

Yes. I experience it myself.

mad wrote:

matthewb wrote:Any reviews on Audi A4 2013-2014 models. Interested in purchasing one but want to know if any known issues as well as good mechanics for Audi who wont hit prices high as the firm etc.

Great vehicle. Very fast for a 1.8T.
Parts cheap on ebay and amazon.
Interestingly very economical considering its a turbo vehicle.
have one for sale if you are interested.
Will hook you up with a mechanic too.

A4 B5 still for sale?

Interested in purchasing a B8 or B8.5 A4, kindly share your experience and maintenance costs etc...

BlackZC32S wrote:Interested in purchasing a B8 or B8.5 A4, kindly share your experience and maintenance costs etc...

If you can come with 125, 000. I may have a mint condition B8.5, with very low mileage (below 45,000km) for you, if you're seriously interested. All in all maintenance costs are relatively low for this type of euro car. Mainly change fluids and maintain the service within or at the 10,000km manufuacture recommended intervals. The engines are solid, the car has more features and creature comforts than even some newer japanese/Korean cars with unmatched ride quality. Doing basic maintenance on these models are simpler in quite a few instances compared to some japanese cars( the engine filter is located in the engine bay not underneath the car for example). It's only where serious repairs may be needed and that isn't common that you may need different torx style sockets or skilled specialised help. If you do intend to get one try to get a B8.5 model as most kinks were worked out, even though the B8's in Trinidad seemed to have been ok with minor instances of tranny troubles...(B8's are those before 2012 are generally cheaper than the B8.5 late 2012 to 2015/16 locally). And use ebay, Amazon and other online sites to purchase most small parts, that way the few parts you may ever have to purchase won't cost much more than an ordinary japanese car. I hope this helps.

That oil filter might be the only thing that is simple.
In my limited experience:
No dipstick
Large plastic thermostat housing
Transmission fluid can't be drained and refilled in the simple sense
Water pump at rear of engine

Haven't attempted changing brakes pads; but not entirely sure if you can wind back the rear caliper piston manually.

kamakazi wrote:That oil filter might be the only thing that is simple.
In my limited experience:
No dipstick
Large plastic thermostat housing
Transmission fluid can't be drained and refilled in the simple sense
Water pump at rear of engine

Haven't attempted changing brakes pads; but not entirely sure if you can wind back the rear caliper piston manually.

I bought a dipstick from Amazon for about $11 us
You can probably replace the thermostat housing with a metal one from either fcp euro or ecs tuning, I wouldn't be changing the water pump on any japanese or Korean car that's just not me with my limited skillset in that regard so it wouldn't be any different for me having to get a mechanic to remove the water pump at the rear of the engine. You need an obd 11 dongle or a compatible scan tool to when replacing brake pads...One of those units cost like from $90 us for the older basic obd 11 or more for the pro models...

kevan1983 wrote:

kamakazi wrote:That oil filter might be the only thing that is simple.
In my limited experience:
No dipstick
Large plastic thermostat housing
Transmission fluid can't be drained and refilled in the simple sense
Water pump at rear of engine

Haven't attempted changing brakes pads; but not entirely sure if you can wind back the rear caliper piston manually.

I bought a dipstick from Amazon for about $11 us
You can probably replace the thermostat housing with a metal one from either fcp euro or ecs tuning, I wouldn't be changing the water pump on any japanese or Korean car that's just not me with my limited skillset in that regard so it wouldn't be any different for me having to get a mechanic to remove the water pump at the rear of the engine. You need an obd 11 dongle or a compatible scan tool to when replacing brake pads...One of those units cost like from $90 us for the older basic obd 11 or more for the pro models...

Would like to know what Japanese car it is simpler than

kevan1983 wrote:

BlackZC32S wrote:Interested in purchasing a B8 or B8.5 A4, kindly share your experience and maintenance costs etc...

If you can come with 125, 000. I may have a mint condition B8.5, with very low mileage (below 45,000km) for you, if you're seriously interested. All in all maintenance costs are relatively low for this type of euro car. Mainly change fluids and maintain the service within or at the 10,000km manufuacture recommended intervals. The engines are solid, the car has more features and creature comforts than even some newer japanese/Korean cars with unmatched ride quality. Doing basic maintenance on these models are simpler in quite a few instances compared to some japanese cars( the engine filter is located in the engine bay not underneath the car for example). It's only where serious repairs may be needed and that isn't common that you may need different torx style sockets or skilled specialised help. If you do intend to get one try to get a B8.5 model as most kinks were worked out, even though the B8's in Trinidad seemed to have been ok with minor instances of tranny troubles...(B8's are those before 2012 are generally cheaper than the B8.5 late 2012 to 2015/16 locally). And use ebay, Amazon and other online sites to purchase most small parts, that way the few parts you may ever have to purchase won't cost much more than an ordinary japanese car. I hope this helps.

Hey just seeing this reply, really appreciate the info. Can you pm me more details if it's still available?