Hi all,

I am new to this forum and indeed the absolute joy that comes from being an RS6 owner.

A couple of months ago I bought a 2003 RS6 avant and have been spending some time making it as perfect as I can afford. I have recently replaced the cambelt and given it an oil service. I did however make the mistake of taking it for a "health check" at Listers, Worcester where they told me I need to spend a small fortune on bits. To be honest I think it was a big sales pitch as they suggested I needed new wiper blades which have just been replaced along with drive shaft boots which they told me only came as part of the whole drive shaft assembly!

Recently the brake warning light has come up on the dash (I knew it needed new pads and discs all round when I bought it). I didn't however realise how much the discs cost! I have been quoted £250ish each corner. Is this right?! Can they only be bought from Audi at bend over and prepare to take it up the shitter prices or are there non genuine parts available and if there are do I want to fit them?

I'd really appreciate any pointers anyone has to offer.

Tom