2017 Audi Q7 — dedicated winter tires or modern all-weather tires?
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 winter…
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2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
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…
2017 Audi Q7 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
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…
2017 Audi Q7 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
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-up…
How far do you go preserving originality on a driver?
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…
2017 Audi Q7 — first HPDE in a stock street car — anyone dealt with this recently?
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 ne…
2017 Audi Q7 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
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 term…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
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 ab…
2017 Audi Q7 — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
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 sepa…
2017 Audi Q7 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
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 parasi…
2017 Audi Q7 — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
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…
2017 Audi Q7 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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 t…
2017 Audi Q7 — what current car has future-classic potential without hype?
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 late…
Question: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
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 m…
2017 Audi Q7 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — second opinion before I spend money
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 buil…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — need advice: PPF has a small chip — leave it or replace panel?
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…
2017 Audi Q7 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
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 interest…
2017 Audi Q7 — first HPDE in a stock street car
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 ti…
2017 Audi Q7 — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
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 act…
2017 Audi Q7 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
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…