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Leased Audi A3

albionrovers
albionrovers Posts: 2,028 Forumite
Hi
Can anyone post a link to the leasing terms and conditions of a leased Audi from Northampton Audi?
They don't make it very obvious on their websites.

Thanks very much.
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  • albionrovers
    albionrovers Posts: 2,028 Forumite
    Also,

    Can anyone tell me the general rule of thumb regarding servicing the above?
    2 year deal, 10,000pa.
    Currently sitting at 18 months ijto deal with 11K on the clock. Do I need to get this serviced at VW/Audi dealer? Or can my local Indy stamp it?
    Advice, much obliged.
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420
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    They will be expecting a dealer stamp on the book.
  • plane_boy2000
    plane_boy2000 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
    I handed my A3 back a couple of weeks before it was 2 as the long life service indicator was quoting a service at 2 years old / 18K - not sure I would get away with it but thought it worth claiming the light wasnt on at handback. Never heard anything about it, and saved me 250 quid.

    I would think that its likely that your lease will specify that its an Audi history rather than joe bloggs
  • Microstar_2
    Microstar_2 Posts: 433 Forumite
    On MOST leases you can use any VAT registered garage. However VAG leases are the exception and do usually insist on franchised dealer. Check the T&C's to be sure.
  • missile
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    If the service light is not on = no need for a service.

    If you want to, get a quote for the service. I doubt you would save much going to a non franchised dealer?
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  • plane_boy2000
    plane_boy2000 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
    Microstar wrote: »
    On MOST leases you can use any VAT registered garage. However VAG leases are the exception and do usually insist on franchised dealer. Check the T&C's to be sure.

    My current lease with Citroen also specifies main dealer
  • albionrovers
    albionrovers Posts: 2,028 Forumite
    Can anyone tell me how to find out the service interval using the dashboard button please?
    Thanks.
  • missile
    missile Posts: 12,014
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    When you turn ignition on it tells you when next service is due.

    To reset> Pull out the trip reset and then let it go and then pull again and hold for about 7 secs it will reset in the center display
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • plane_boy2000
    plane_boy2000 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
    Can anyone tell me how to find out the service interval using the dashboard button please?
    Thanks.

    From memory there is a button with a picture of a spanner on it on the right hand side of the dash near the wiper stalk - press that when the engines running and the mileage / time in days to service will alternate for about 10 secs in the display where the mileage usually is.
  • billydwarf
    billydwarf Posts: 82 Forumite
    Dont mistake a sevice for just an oil change.My A3 light went on about 3 weeks ago so I thought I needed to service it (10000 miles ) but on closer inspection of the hand book it was just an oil change I needed.
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