Question 1

What does a fuel pump do?

Accepted Answer

Most modern vehicles that use a combustion engine will require a fuel pump. Cars either have electric pumps mounted within the fuel tank or mechanically worked pumps that are located closer to the engine. The pump's main purpose is to send the fuel from the tank to the engine.Firstly, fuel in your tank is drawn up by the fuel pump and sent through a pipe that runs to the engine. If your fuel pump is electric, it’s operated by a small motor that draws the fuel sitting in your gas tank up through a line. In older vehicles with mechanical fuel pumps, the pump moves as your camshaft spins and fuel is drawn through using suction. Air is then injected into the fuel to create a mixture. Once that mixture is in the cylinder a spark is added to the fuel. The energy released by this process powers the crankshaft, thus allowing your engine to power your car.This process is essential in the smooth running of your vehicle, therefore a faulty fuel pump will cause major performance and drivability issues with your vehicle.

Question 2

How often does a fuel pump need replacing?

Accepted Answer

Fuel pumps are not part of a regular maintenance schedule and only need to be replaced when they fail. As your fuel pump begins to wear out you may begin to experience issues when starting your car and when driving (see above symptoms). Most fuel pumps should last at least 100,000 miles.If you think your fuel pump may be failing you should book it in for a replacement as soon as possible. Putting off a fuel pump repair could cause more problems in the long run and could end up costing you more money down the line.

Question 3

What happens when we do a fuel pump replacement on your car?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Use diagnostic equipment to read the ECU for possible fuel system related fault codes.
Inspect the fuel supply system and the fuel pump.
Replace the fuel pump if necessary.
Inspect other related components and advise if any need to be replaced (like the fuel filter).
Test drive the car and check for any leaks.

Question 4

What causes a fuel pump to break?

Accepted Answer

Like with many car parts, due to continuous use, the fuel pump can wear out over time and eventually fail. Depending on whether the car has a mechanical or an electronic fuel pump a number of issues can arise.Another cause of fuel pump failure is contamination, which can be caused by dirt and debris entering the system when refuelling or from using poor quality fuel. Driving frequently with a low fuel level can also accelerate wear on the fuel pump, due to dirt at the bottom of the fuel tank being drawn into the pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?

Accepted Answer

Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Trouble starting your car could indicate issues with the fuel pump.
A rough or unsteady engine.
If your car is leaking fuel.
If the 'Check Engine' warning light illuminates.
If the car has poor acceleration.
A hissing noise coming from near the fuel tank.

Question 6

How often should you replace your fuel pump?

Accepted Answer

Fuel pumps are not part of a regular maintenance schedule and only need to be replaced when they fail. As your fuel pump begins to wear out you may begin to experience issues when starting your car and when driving (see above symptoms). Most fuel pumps should last at least 100,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during a fuel pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Use diagnostic equipment to read the ECU for possible fuel system related fault codes.
Inspect the fuel supply system and the fuel pump.
Replace the fuel pump if necessary.
Inspect other related components and advise if any need to be replaced (like the fuel filter).
Test drive the car and check for any leaks.

Question 8

What is the average life of a fuel pump?

Accepted Answer

The lifespan of car parts vary from car to car and from driver to driver, however most fuel pumps should last at least 100,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a bad fuel pump?

Accepted Answer

A bad fuel pump could cause unexpected drops in power or even cause your car to come to a complete stop. Therefore if you think your fuel pump may be failing you should avoid driving your car and book it in for a replacement as soon as possible.

Question 10

What happens if you don't change a broken fuel pump?

Accepted Answer

If you think your fuel pump may be failing you should book it in for a replacement as soon as possible. Putting off a fuel pump repair could cause more problems in the long run and could end up costing you more money down the line. A failing fuel pump could cause unexpected drops in power or even cause your car to come to a complete stop. A broken fuel pump may also prevent you from being able to start your car meaning you could end up stranded away from home.

Question 11

Do fuel pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like with any part of an engine, eventually your fuel pump will begin to wear out and not perform as well. However, fuel pumps shouldn’t need to be replaced regularly, in fact most should last at least 100,000 miles.

Question 12

How popular is Audi in the United Kingdom?

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Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, established over 100 years ago in April 1910, and has been owned by the Volkswagen Group since the 1960s.

Question 13

Luxury executive vehicles for every type of driver

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This marque design and engineer luxury vehicles and distributes them worldwide. In the UK alone, there were over 1.7m Audi vehicles on the roads in the final quarter of 2018; a number that is continually growing year after year, and has more than doubled in the past decade.Audi’s success can be attributed to its ability to move with the times, retaining its reputation as a prestige manufacturer and as part of the ‘big 3’ German marques responsible for high sales throughout the world market, alongside Mercedes and BMW.

Question 14

Vorsprung durch Technik

Accepted Answer

Audi’s current range features predominantly luxury executive and family cars of varying sizes: with compact to full-size saloons, coupés and sportback models, complemented by a growing range of SUV and sports car models.

Question 15

Audi: A sensation in rallying motorsport

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The Audi brand is easily recognisable by their 4-ring logo—originally representing the four car companies to create Audi’s predecessor company, Auto Union—and their world famous slogan that ran for over 30 years, translated as ‘Being ahead through technology’. Despite no longer being used in their mainstream marketing, the meaning behind it still stands true of the brand today.

Question 16

Audi’s reliability and reputation

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Throughout the 1980s the Audi Quattro was famous for dominating rallying worldwide. The introduction of their four-wheel drive turbocharged model went on to win the World Rally Championships in both 1983 and 1984 and amassed a number of podium finishes and titles throughout the decade, all across the globe.

Question 17

Recent Audi recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Audi models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 18

09/05/2019 – Audi A4 and A5 (2019)

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The rigidity of the shock absorbent fork

Question 19

09/05/2019 – Audi A4 (2019)

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The Rigidity of the shock absorber fork

Question 20

16/04/2019 – Audi Q5 (2018)

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The brake master cylinder specifications

Question 21

18/03/2019 – Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabrio, A6, A7, A8 (2014–16)

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Fuel may escape from fuel rails

Question 22

27/02/2019 – Audi A3 (2018)

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The centre rear seat head restraint may not be to specification

Question 23

27/02/2019 – Audi A8, Q7 and Q8 (2018)

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The rigidity of the front shock absorbent fork

Question 24

22/02/2019 – Audi A6, A7 (2014)

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The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail

Question 25

17/12/2018 – Audi A6 (2018)

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Rear fixed glass lid bonding may no meet correct specificationAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Audi SQ7	£1457	£1121 - £1370	£212
Audi A5	£1020	£759 - £927	£177
Audi 80	£968	£745 - £910	£141
Audi RS Q3	£1464	£1046 - £1279	£302
Audi Allroad	£1372	£1038 - £1268	£219
Audi Coupe	£1291	£1028 - £1257	£149
Audi Q2	£1016	£738 - £901	£197
Audi S3 Sportback	£1043	£763 - £933	£195
Audi Cabriolet	£1217	£820 - £1134	£240
Audi Quattro	£968	£745 - £910	£141
Audi S3 Saloon	£1066	£768 - £938	£213
Audi Q5	£1043	£763 - £933	£195
Audi A1	£1020	£759 - £927	£177
Audi Allroad	£1372	£1038 - £1268	£219
Audi SQ5	£1384	£1042 - £1273	£226
Audi A4	£968	£745 - £910	£141
Audi RS3 Saloon	£1464	£1046 - £1279	£302
Audi RS5 Coupe	£1303	£1038 - £1268	£150
Audi A6 quattro	£1418	£1021 - £1248	£284
Audi RS3 Saloon	£1464	£1046 - £1279	£302
Audi SQ7	£1457	£1121 - £1370	£212
Audi A5	£1020	£759 - £927	£177
Audi 80	£968	£745 - £910	£141
Audi RS Q3	£1464	£1046 - £1279	£302
Audi Allroad	£1372	£1038 - £1268	£219

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What does a fuel pump do?

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What happens when we do a fuel pump replacement on your car?

How much does it cost to fix my car?

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