Audi vehicles have been a common sight on UK roads since their introduction to Blighty in 1965. They regularly reach the top 10 sales charts, with the most recent being the Audi A3 in 2024. 

But you don’t need to pay new car prices to experience the combination of German engineering and style that Audi provides. The used market is a wash with great deals, from small city cars to 

, but which of those are the most reliable? 

 is known as the 8V, and is the third generation in the series. It was offered not only in the commonly seen hatchback version, but also in a saloon and convertible body style.

Engine offerings include the 1.5 and 2.0 TFSI (

) as well as the 2.0 TDI engine. The latter is our pick, as used in many VW, Audi and 

 vehicles with great reliability scores. We’d recommend looking at 2015-era cars that generally sell for around £5,500. 

We consider this to be the most reliable 

 as it has the perfect combination of a tried and tested engine, without as many of the complexities of the larger more luxurious models, helping with overall reliability. 

The Audi A5 uses the same platform as the A4 saloon and estate (Avant) but is available with a larger 3.0 TDi engine. Whilst not suitable for everyone, this larger powerplant has a great track record for reliability if serviced correctly. 

What's more, the A5 gives that little bit more space than the A3, carrying 4 adults with a relatively large boot too. A 2016 A5 can be bought for around £9,000, a car of this age will be 

If you need even more space or just prefer the luxury of a larger more plus vehicle, the A6 Saloon may be just what you need. Available with the same 3.0 TDI engine the A5 received, it uses an even larger platform offering far more space inside. 

From 2011 to 2018 they were known as the C7 A6 and racked up good reliability figures. One reason might be that because the car costs at least £54,000 when new, owners are more likely to have kept up with the 

A6s offer great value, as despite their high sticker price when new, secondhand ones can be picked up for around £6,500. 

The A4 Avant is the smallest estate car Audi makes. The generation from 2008 to 2016 is known as the BK variant. Coming optioned with all the usual engine choices, from the 2.0 TFSI petrol to the 2.0 or 3.0 

Values have held relatively strong compared to the larger saloon models, partly due to the lesser number of Avants made, but a good condition 2015 car can still be bought for £7,500. 

If you’re looking for a more stylish vehicle, the black edition comes with larger wheels and no chrome trim, making it look a lot more modern, even though many of them are over 10 years old! 

From the front the A6 Avant looks just like the A6 saloon, but it offers that bit more passenger space over the A4, and substantially more boot capacity for carrying luggage, sports equipment or your pets. 

Available with both the 2.0 and 3.0 TDI engines, we think the 3.0 is the best bet, in part because the Avant weighs another 230kg more than the already chunky A6. With the smooth and powerful diesel engine, motorway journeys are refined and swift, with ample overtaking torque. 

Launched in 2008, the Q5 was the smaller brother to Audi's first SUV, the Q7. It was sold with multiple engine options including petrol and diesel variants ranging from 2.0 to 3.2 Litre, with the sporty SQ5 having a 3.0 Litre supercharged unit. 

Offering a higher driving position and extra comfort over the lower A5 saloon, the Q5 is aimed specifically at the luxury end of the SUV market. Prices when new were well over £45,000, but 6-year-old models can be found for £13,000. 

The Q7 was Audi’s first SUV, debuting in 2005 it shared many of its components with the VW 

, itself a burly substantial SUV. Over time the Q7 has developed into a luxury 

, featuring a plush leather interior and huge amounts of tech. 

Thanks to the large engine bay, the engine options range beyond the 3.0 TDI of the Q5, and some models came with a 6.0 Litre V12 Diesel. If you’re at all concerned about MPG or servicing costs, we would not recommend that version! Instead, the 3.0TDI V6 gives a good compromise between reliability and efficiency. 

As the first-generation cars are becoming a little long in the tooth now, we’d suggest getting a facelift model from 2010 to 2015 for a compromise between age, reliability and style. A 2012 car can be purchased for around £7,500. 

An icon of early 2000s car styling, the first Audi TT was a great combination of German reliability and sophistication, with the fun and dynamism of a 2 door sports car. Whilst the first generation “Type 8N” cars make great modern classics, we’d recommend a 2nd generation, made from 2006 to 2014. 

As we’re focussing on reliability, we’ve tended to suggest diesel engines so far in this list, but a diesel engine (although available from 2008) isn’t the best fit for a sports car. As such we’d recommend the fizzy 2.0 petrol turbo, as found in the hot Audi S3 and VW Golf GTI. 

Audi and VW term this engine the TFSI, meaning “Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection”. While these are generally a strong engine, they can be known to have issues with timing chains, so aim for lower mileage cars or ensure the timing chain has been replaced recently. 

Budget around £4-5,000 for a 2010-era car with under 90.000 miles. As they’re bought mainly for leisure, TTs of this age retain their value well. 

Using the same engine as the aforementioned Audi TT, the S3 is a hot hatch version of the A3, boasting impressive 0-60 and power figures for what was a small hatchback. The suspension is tweaked too from the original A3, with the car riding lower, wider and with bigger brakes. 

Engine reliability is very much the same as the Audi TT, with the 2.0 TFSI being relatively strong aside from a few common issues pertaining to timing chains and turbos. A well-maintained example though should see many miles of use. 

A 2010 car, a second generation “8P” S3 will set you back around £5,500. As with the TT, make sure to check the timing chain status and listen carefully for any rattles. 

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, your car's wheels and tyres take more punishment than any other part. It may make sense then to specifically insure for the cost of repairing them, but is tyre and alloy insurance really worth it? 

We take a look at how wheel and tyre insurance works, what it covers, and most importantly, does it make financial sense? 

Like any other insurance policy, tyre insurance providers charge an 

 premium to cover any damage, accidental or malicious, to your tyres. These are usually bought as a one-off payment, lasting for 12 months. 

In the event you damage something by hitting a kerb or pothole, the insurance company will pay to replace the tyre, usually up to a certain value. 

Typical policies will cost between £60 to £150 per year and usually offer 2-4 claims in that period.

There are two main ways to get tyre insurance, one is per-tyre cover, often sold by tyre shops, and the other is a yearly cover, available from multiple online insurance companies. 

 cover called things like TyreCare (offered by UK garage KwikFit) or an Extended Warranty (offered by Halfords). These will often be presented to you at the tyre garage when paying for your tyres. 

Costing from £5.99 to £12.00 per wheel, this cover only usually covers one tyre replacement - the one that you bought - this is why some retailers call them extended warranties. 

Annual policies are offered by many online 

 brokers and are usually sold as a “productised” item, i.e. a one-off cost somewhat regardless of tyre type and size, instead of being calculated on a case-by-case basis such as car and home insurance. 

, location and car type are not specifically considered in the same way traditional car insurance is. Most insurers offer tiers such as up to 17” 17” to 20” etc. 

How Does Alloy Wheel Insurance Work in the UK? 

Much like Tyre insurance, you pay a yearly premium, the cost of which depends on the size and type of your alloy wheels. If your wheels get damaged, the insurance company will cover the 

Alloy wheel insurance costs between £70 and £300 per year. Some companies take payment upfront, and some offer monthly payments. 

What is Covered in Tyre and Alloy Wheel Insurance 

Insurance companies are sure to set out exactly what is and isn’t covered when taking out a policy, but in general, most providers put a clear limit on the cost of each repair or replacement. 

, the vast majority of the providers we checked out, the cheapest tiers of cover offer up to £100 per repair, and a maximum of 4 repairs per year. Higher tiers offer up to £250 per wheel, but most are still capped at 4 repairs per year. 

Tyre insurance works on a similar system, with most covering 2 tyres per year max, with claim limits selectable from £125 to £400 per tyre. Increasing the claim limit from £125 to £400 doubles the yearly premium. 

Things That Aren’t Covered on Tyre and Wheel Insurance 

Whilst damage both accidental and malicious is covered, tyre wear is not. Most insurers we found will not pay to replace anything with less than 2mm of tread. This also applies to tyres that have been damaged. 

So make sure you keep on top of routine tyre replacement, otherwise your tyre insurance won't pay out at all, you’ll need to do this inspection yourself, as 

 testers may only mention your tyres are low when they’re very close to the 

Unlike car insurance, tyre and wheel insurance is not a legal requirement so it is up to drivers to decide if they need cover or not. To figure out if tyre insurance makes sense for you, first consider the following factors: 

The fewer miles you drive, the less likely you are to receive a puncture or damaged alloy and therefore need to claim on your tyre or wheel insurance. 

Because the policies very rarely take into account 

 when calculating a premium, the fewer miles you do, the less cost-effective the insurance will be. 

Performance, luxury or larger cars all tend to have more 

. It therefore may make more financial sense to insure wheels and tyres on these kinds of vehicles but not on those with cheaper tyres. 

Many policies put a strict age limit on the vehicles they will insure the wheels of, common ages being 5 or 7 years. If your car is nearing these milestones, consider if the policy will be invalidated during its duration. 

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you money in the long run; consider that the average driver pays 

 in premium fees in their driving lifetime, but very few drivers will receive that amount in insurance payouts. 

Instead, tyre and alloy insurance helps with cash flow, allowing drivers to avoid footing those big bills that always seem to crop up when you least want them to. 

Using what we’ve covered in this article, we’d say that if your car’s tyres and wheels are expensive, you drive a 

, and you don’t generally have cash on hand, tyre and alloy insurance is probably worth considering. 

However, if you don't do many miles or your tyres are reasonably cheap, we’d recommend (if possible) putting some money aside for emergencies so you’re not caught short. 

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Mercedes-Benz is the oldest car manufacturer in the world, producing the first ever car in 1885. From there they have developed a great reputation for reliability and build quality. Despite this, modern cars are complex, and there are some common faults recorded among Mercedes owners. 

Mercedes Benz is known for their reliability, with high ratings in WhatCar and Which surveys in recent years. They do not often top the charts, with brands such as 

Like most modern luxury brands, Mercedes are not low-maintenance cars, and you don’t want to skip scheduled maintenance items. With their dual-

 transmissions and complex turbocharged engines, they need the recommended oil and filter changes, at the least, to keep them running smoothly. 

There are not likely to be any definitive timescales to expect your Mercedes-Benz to start developing issues, but as with many cars, problems generally begin after around 7-10 years and around 100,000 miles. This is when items such as suspension arms, hydraulic engine mounts, and timing belts can need replacing.

 is that the ride is quiet, refined and free of vibrations for the passengers. To achieve this most modern premium vehicles have hydraulic engine mounts. These are oil-filled rubber dampers that are integral to the engine mounting brackets. 

Over time, the rubber wears and perishes by absorbing the engine's vibrations, causing the oil inside to leak out and further reduce its damping effect. Symptoms of this issue all relate to excessive vibration and noise from the engine. 

Another fantastic feature that enhances comfort for passengers is Mercedes' sophisticated air suspension system. It uses an air suspension strut in replacement of a traditional 

 and shock absorber to allow better ride quality and handling characteristics. 

Like the engine mounts, these air suspension components can become worn over time and start to fail. Perishing seals and rubber 

 are the usual culprits, with symptoms being unusual handling, an uneven ride height and errors from the infotainment system. 

to most automatic Mercedes vehicles in the last 10 years or so is a complex piece of engineering that enables fast gear changes and excellent efficiency. Unfortunately, they also need servicing correctly and on time to avoid damage. 

As the interval is usually 5 years or 70,000 miles, check any car you’re considering buying has had the required services, and is on time. Servicing the gearbox is quite a complex procedure, hence why many owners neglect to do it on time. 

As many Mercedes saloons and estates are rear-wheel drives, they have a separate rubber mounting at the rearmost point of the gearbox, where it connects to the propshaft. After a few years of use, this rubber mount can too begin to perish, allowing the metal portions of the mount to collide. 

This will cause a vibration and possibly more cabin noise, that will come from the floor in between the driver and passenger seat. New mounts are relatively inexpensive and not too difficult to replace. 

A problem exclusively affecting the A-Class from March 2018, the brake hose to the rear 

 is not long enough, causing strain on the connections as the suspension goes through its full range of motion. 

Mercedes issued a recall for the fault, and any Mercedes dealer will be happy to investigate and remedy it.

As Mercedes’ best-selling saloon, the C-Class is a popular sight on the road. It offers a good measure of luxury and performance, especially in the higher AMG trim levels. Here are a few common issues to look out for. 

If you notice poor economy and running with your 1.6 diesel C-Class, double-check it was not featured for a software recall. Mercedes updated the software on the car's 

, improving the driveability and emissions performance of the car. 

Affecting cars from 2014 through to 2018, you can check to see if your car, or one you are looking at buying, is affected 

Some high-performance versions of the C-Class were fitted with axle and differential mountings that were not quite up to the task of handling the C63 V8’s power, with differential mounting brackets cracking after hard acceleration. 

Software updates were rolled out to reduce the impact on the part, helping prolong its life. 

Mercedes offers a range of cars that solve multiple needs, from high performance and handling agility to comfort and refinement. If these are qualities you are looking for in your next vehicle and intend to maintain your vehicle well, a Mercedes would be a great fit. 

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 is vital to the safe operation of your engine, the radiator plays a vital part of that. BMWs are no different, with many having larger or high-performance engines, it's even more important to fix your BMW radiator and get it replaced as soon as it breaks.

As one of the most popular BMW models, the 3 series has been in production since 1975, with each new version being more sophisticated and better to drive than the last.

If you take your car to the garage for it to be replaced, you can expect to pay anywhere from £200-1300 for your BMW 3 Series Radiator to be replaced, depending on your exact model and age.

The smallest BMW in the range, the 1 series, is a practical but compact hatchback. It has been in production since 2004, when the original design was acquired by BMW from the Rover acquisition.

For a BMW 1 Series radiator replacement, you should expect to pay between £350-1100 in the UK depending on your model.

BMW offers a few different SUV models, they started with the X5 in 1999, and have since released the X1, X2, and X3. These offer SUV styling in a smaller overall vehicle size, making them more popular in cities and urban areas.

There are two main warning signs that your 

, or water being lost from the expansion tank.

An overheating engine can be symptomatic and the cause of serious engine issues, so it’s very important to drive as little as possible if your engine is above the normal temperature level.

Leaks can sometimes be seen, either when driving or by noticing coolant on the floor when parked. Both of these can be caused by a leaking radiator or coolant system, and can be checked by monitoring the coolant level in the expansion tank.

Like many vehicles there are some faults that are a common occurrence among BMW owners, alongside the infamous BMW 

 are a few coolant and radiator-related problems, read on to see if your car is affected.

Used to contain the surplus coolant, and allow a moderate pressure to build in the system, the expansion tank is located under the bonnet, generally somewhere near the radiator.

On some BMWs, mainly from the model years 2000 to 2008, the plastic expansion tank is known to develop leaks and even split open completely. Causing at first a slow loss of 

, followed by the system draining completely.

If you notice your coolant tank leaking coolant, there are often uprated replacements you can replace it with, that retain the standard fitment and hose connections.

Certain high-performance BMW models from 2009 through to 2016 were fitted with the N55 engine, this is a 6-cylinder 3-litre engine fitted to many cars including the 1 Series, 3 Series, X5, and X6.

Certain versions of these engine and model combinations came fitted from the factory with a hard plastic link pipe on top of the radiator. The material used is susceptible to becoming brittle and cracking with the vibrations of the engine.

This can cause a significant coolant leak. Thankfully it’s a simple fix that can be done by a home mechanic.

A common theme from the Bavarian manufacturer is using inferior quality plastic where previously durable rubber or metal was better suited. Whilst not fitted to all their cars, models from the early to mid-2000’s such as E46 3 Series and 5 Series, had a plastic water pump.

with these cars, the effectiveness of the water pump is the first thing the mechanic should check.

Composite (plastic with fibre reinforcement) impellers were introduced shortly after BMW became aware of the problem.

As the radiator is a relatively cheap part, it would usually be worth fixing a BMW radiator, assuming the rest of the car is in reasonably good condition, with no major issues such as rust or mechanical faults.

Radiators are generally expected to last the economic life of the car, up to around 15-20 years. There is an outside chance it may receive damage by road debris or whilst other work is being carried out.

That said, on cars 15 years or older, corrosion and wear may begin to catch up, this may be the case when a performance or special edition car has been kept on the road as a classic vehicle.

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Because the coolant system is so important to any engine, we suggest not driving the car anymore than is necessary until it can be inspected. Whilst small leaks could be dealt with, they may be an indication of an impending catastrophic failure, which could leave you stranded.

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Door actuators are one of the many things used on modern cars to make them easier and more convenient to live with. In this article we’ll take a look at average costs to replace door actuators on BMWs and what causes them to fail. 

How much does it cost to repair a BMW Door Actuator? 

Thankfully, door actuators can be relatively inexpensive to replace. The parts are readily available and the labour times are not likely to exceed 1-2 hours in total. 

The biggest factor in how much a door actuator costs to replace is if you go with genuine BMW parts, or are happy to use aftermarket ones. 

One other factor is location, garages in and around London, expect to pay around 10-15% more for labour. 

It is likely if your car door won’t unlock using the remote key, or the lock button inside, that the door actuator has broken or seized. Check that the other doors still unlock and lock as they should. 

If more than one door stops working at the same time, it is unlikely both actuators have broken at the same time, after checking the fuses, consult an auto electrician to inspect the BCM or 

. There will be one in each door, including the boot lid. They contain either a small electric motor and mechanism or an electro-magnetic solenoid. 

If you have ever had a car without central locking - where you need to manually unlock and lock every door - you’ll surely appreciate the advantage of having door actuators! 

How Long Does it Take to Replace a Door Actuator? 

Because the door actuator is inside the door itself, usually the only component that needs to be removed is the door card, the upholstered covering you see on the inside of the door. 

After removing the door card, the actuator is often held in with 3 or 4 bolts and connects to the door lock mechanism with a metal or plastic clip. 

Can I replace a BMW Door Actuator Myself? 

If you have a reasonable array of tools and are comfortable with removing and replacing components then there is a good chance that you could replace your door actuator at home. 

Whilst cars differ from model to model, the general procedure to change a door actuator is: 

Because door actuators contain moving parts, there is always the possibility of things wearing out or seizing. Door actuators on older cars will have been activated thousands of times over the years and the grease lubricating them can become dry and ineffective. 

Once this happens, the motor works harder to actuate the door lock, eventually leading to it failing. 

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If you notice your door locks sounding slower than then used to, creating a slow thud rather than a quick crack noise when locking or unlocking, it could be that the actuator or mechanism is lacking lubrication. 

To help prolong the actuators and make their job easier, remove the door card, and ensure all the mechanisms and links are free moving and not binding or scraping on the door frame. If possible apply some more grease to the lock mechanism and linkages. A PTFE-based spray lubricant would be best for the linkages, and a graphite lubricant for the lock itself. 

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It can be easy to miss, but water leaking into your car can cause serious issues if left to worsen. Thankfully there are some telltale signs to identify when you have rainwater leaking into your car interior, and some common causes that can help identify the cause. 

If you notice any of these signs, it’s wise to investigate fully to find the cause of the leak, before it causes irreparable or expensive damage. 

An unmistakable sign that water is entering your car is if the floor mats are sodden, which is likely to be especially noticeable after heavy rain or a period of not driving the vehicle. 

It's likely if the floor mats are wet, then the carpet too will be soaked through, the extent of which can help identify where the leak has originated from. 

When water leaks in through seals, it is likely to also bring some road grime, dust and dirt. If this water soaks into your upholstery, be that the seats, carpet or headliner, it is likely to leave a discolouration. 

Usually an off-white or light brown colour, discoloured fabric is an easy way to identify where the water is entering, marks on the headliner are likely to be from a leaky sunroof, for example. 

3. Window misting or screen freezing on the inside 

Excess moisture inside a vehicle will present itself in a couple of ways, if it's particularly cold outside the vapour may condense on the inside of the 

. Alternatively, it can simply fog up the windows, requiring wiping or airing to remove. 

If your windows constantly fog up, check for other signs of leaking. Usually, the windows will fog nearer the source first, for instance, a broken boot seal will cause the rear window to fog most.

One of the most common causes of a smelly car interior is an old water leak that has not been addressed, or at least the upholstery is not sufficiently dried out. 

To remedy a mouldy-smelling interior, with no obvious leak, thoroughly clean the carpets and floor mats. Once clean and dried, monitor closely the carpets around the problem areas for dampness, especially after rain. 

If you’re experiencing strange electrical faults with no apparent cause, ruling out a water leak is a good step. Problems usually occur in cars that have the 

 located in or around footwells and by door frames. 

This is one of the most unfortunate ways to find out you have a water leak, as it may be too late to save the damaged components if the faults are caused by water damage. Check with an auto electrician if the faults persist. 

A noise similar to water moving around in a half-full water bottle is often caused by water getting into your doors. 

Water entering the door frames is not actually uncommon, the seals on the outside are not designed to prevent all water ingress. Instead, the doors have drain holes to allow the water to simply drain away. 

If these drain holes become clogged, the water can build up, potentially leaking into the car, causing problems with electric windows and speakers, or causing the door itself to rust. 

Water leaks can be difficult to trace, but there are only a certain amount of entry points on most cars. 

Whilst there aren’t likely to be any specialist damp/leak experts for cars, any general mechanic should be able to investigate water leaks in your car. 

If possible, we’d suggest a garage that specialises in your make of car, as they are more likely to have come across the common causes on that specific model before. 

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The cost to fix water leaks can be anywhere from £50 to £2,000+, depending on the level of damage caused by the water before it is fixed. 

Some water leaks can be fixed simply by replacing a broken seal or rubber, some may even still be present but have simply become dislodged from their intended position. Both situations would be reasonably cheap to fix. 

If there has been rainwater leaking into the car for a while, costs could quickly rise if electrical systems have been damaged, or upholstery needs to be professionally cleaned or replaced. 

If you have a water leak and are wondering whether to bother getting it sorted, we would recommend doing so as soon as possible, purely to avoid hefty bills down the road. Water damage can be significant. 

 controls every electrical system in a car, and the module is sometimes mounted near potential water ingress points. 

The cost of repairing water damage to your car's ECU could easily run into the thousands, as a replacement often involves also replacing ignition key modules, immobiliser modules, door locks and more.

If water leaks are left unabated, mould is likely to develop, this combined with staining, carpets and seats can be damaged to the point of being uneconomical to repair. 

As they’re not a service item, replacement carpets and seats can be hard to come by, and take many hours to replace. 

, and whereas modern cars are protected from this by design (as well as their paint), water-logged carpets and upholstery can cause untimely corrosion to areas such as floor pans, bulkheads and roof panels. 

We’ve explained why it's critical to fix a water leak, and how to spot one, but how do you fix a water leak in your car? The answer generally depends on where the leak is from. 

Once located, assess the area from where the water is leaking, if a seal is obviously damaged or not properly secured, try to reattach or affix this. When investigating a leak, check for any loose bolts, screws or trim panels, as these could be preventing a seal where required. 

If the leak is not easily apparent, or you need to remove panels or components for better access, we’d advise seeking professional advice first. 

Whilst a short-term solution may not be perfect, it could help prevent further damage, as long as it doesn't become an insufficient long-term fix. 

Plastic bags or sheeting can be used to stop water ingress, or if the area of the leak is not known exactly, a car cover could be used to shield the affected area during a shower. Half covers are also available that just cover the roof and windows. 

We would not suggest using silicone sealant or glue as these can sometimes make the problem more difficult to fix permanently later on. 

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