Extremely disappointing experience with Audi Derby.
I bought a £70,000 Approved Used RSQ8 as my first performance car. Unfortunately, the car developed a coolant issue and an inspection I paid for at another Audi dealership identified diagnostic faults relating to the turbocharger system.
What followed, in my experience, was spending ages chasing, emails going unanswered and vague communication. Throughout the limited communication I have received, I have remained polite and reasonable and have simply tried to get the situation resolved.
I have now received a partial refund. Part of my refund has been withheld for damage which I dispute responsibility for. My understanding is that the damage was identified after the car had left my possession following a recovery arranged by Audi. I have been told to pursue the matter with the AA myself, despite Audi having arranged the recovery.
I have made a formal complaint, which I have been told has been seen by both Kevin Taylor, Operations Manager, and Matt Lane, Head of Business. However, at the time of writing, I have still not been contacted by anyone to discuss my complaint or how they intend to resolve it.
The one positive was Henry Ward, who was excellent during the original purchase.
I have since bought another Audi from a different Sytner dealership. When I explained my experience, the reaction from staff there was one of apparent disbelief.
For what should have been a special first performance-car purchase, the experience has been hugely disappointing.
This matter remains unresolved at the time of writing. I will update this review to reflect the outcome if Audi Derby resolves it promptly and fairly.
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