2 owner reports for this model.
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it drives normally. Has anyone chased some…
Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated winters become worth storing? I am in Californ…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 88,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements shou…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 98,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try b…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 151,000 miles. The car is mostly original but I actually want to use it. I'm torn between period-correct repairs and upgrades like better brakes, cooling and charging. Whe…
I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly necessary versus internet overkill?
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 130,000 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 96,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost an…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 148,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior cause this, and what would you test?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I c…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 159,500 miles. Ignoring limited-production supercars, which current or recent cars have the ingredients collectors may care about later: drivetrain, design, rarity, enthusias…
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the most efficient order for isolating whethe…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 159,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 118,000 miles. Front PPF did its job but now has a small nick that catches the light. Paint underneath appears fine. Is spot repair realistic or do most installers replace…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 45,500 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automatic…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 70,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly nec…
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 112,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databases lag? I am in Los Angeles. If I figur…
