On the Radar: Audi R8 Spyder

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder

Ah, the Audi R8. You really can't get a better-looking sports car. Forget the "mid-life crisis phase", this car is for anyone at anytime. The R8 Spyder in particular has been on the radar of car enthusiasts around the world.

Audi Q7 Limo: The Best Wedding Car

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June is here and that means many weddings taking place all over the world. Planning your big arrival is just as important as the big day itself. For a memorable day you need a memorable car. Any car enthusiast should take careful consideration in what car they roll up in, it sets the tone. Of course, we’re a little biased, but we think the Audi Q7 limo would be the best wedding car for the happy couple...


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So after the excitement of the big day, what is there to look forward to? After weekends filled with DIY and trips to the in-laws, did you know that most couples will be eligible for a reduction in car insurance rates following the nuptials?

Marriage is meant to be all about committing your love to another person who you promise to spend the rest of your life with in sickness and in health. However, if you are a newly wed or thinking of popping the question, did you know that marriage can have a very positive impact on your car insurance too? Click here for more information.

How Do You Get American Audis Certified to European Regulations?

A reader has written in with this question. I personally don't know how this can be done, but perhaps someone else out there does?

While working in the USA, I bought an Audi A4 2.0L TFSI Quattro which I brought with me to France where I currently work. In order to get a certificate of conformity for the car I contacted the DRIRE which is the French certification agency. The car passed a number of tests at the UTAC laboratory and is currently in an Audi garage in Toulouse to be modified. Two weeks ago I received word from the garage that in order to make the new tail lights work, some codes are needed. Audi Germany refuses to deliver those codes.

When I contacted international customer services in France and Germany this was confirmed. Audi refuses to have American Audis certified to European regulations. So now I’m in the possession of a 35.000 EUR car which I’m not allowed to drive. Basically Audi tells me to f… off and to send the car back to the USA and sell it there. I have never been that surprised in my life.

Do you have any idea how this can be solved?

If you know, please leave a comment below! Thanks!