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For the TDI's it would be until the timing belt was changed.

Seems like engine oil as you have to top up more often. Oil is thinner after a run making it easier to leak from somewhere.

Why?

Do these components work?

When you wipe it, what colour is it?

The steering is electric, no fluid reservoir.

Well, it wouldn't work at all first thing but at the end of my trip it did work and read 80%

Get it back to the garage under warranty.

Out of interest, would a smart charger only charge to around 80%?

The odd times I've checked the SOC using the trip set button, I've never seen more than about 70%. I'll check it in a few days time before starting the engine (not used for about 2 wks) and again after a 250 mile trip I'm planning.

My viewpoint. You've done that trip with no heavy consumers running, apart from maybe headlights and a/c. If the alternator gives you that reading under heavy load I'd expect it to be more than capable of charging the battery under a light load. As mentioned above the battery is probably on its way out.

Different engine, but same code.

What engine?

If you have the 3 button remote, the middle button unlocks the boot only. Don't leave the key in the boot as the lid locks as soon as you close it.

Is cold starting affected?

Unlucky. Can't remember the last time I had to replace anything to do with an exhaust system. Probably why there is no stock, no demand.

Can I ask what happened to the exhaust?

Put a tester on the wires at the pump end, operate the stalk and see if there is any reading. Test for output at the stalk end.

I would call it a false warning because the tyre is at the correct pressure. As your mechanic has checked the wiring this only leaves the sensor which as you've been told countless times is probably at fault. Get it changed for your own and passengers safety.

Did you get the abs sensors and wiring checked as suggested by MarkyG82?

I'd first suggest you unlock the car with the fob and then press the central locking button in the car and see if that unlocks the boot. If it does I have a further suggestion. The button is in the row of buttons by the gear lever

Which central locking button are you talking about. The one on the fob or the one in the car?

Am I right in saying that if the car unlocks and the alarm doesn't go off, the programming is correct?