I decided to buy a 99 A4 1.8T just last week. Silver, black leather interrior, 5 speed, 120K miles, got it for $6800. Timing belt was done at 60K, oil was changed frequently, and it doesn't smoke or anything. Most everything seems to be in good shape except for a couple scratches in the paint, a broken speedometer (odometer works correctly), and a slight odor from it being a light smokers car.

My speedometer reads the wrong speed and just kind of stays there, although my odometer is counting exactly correct. Is there a motor or somthing I can replace?

Anyone know of any good cleaning methods or products to get rid of the cigarette smell completely? I was going to shampoo the carpets, but can I do the same to the headliner without destoying it?

 

Welcome to the forums!

I've read a few post on here about using an ozone product to completely remove the smoke smell. It is what dealers use.

Found these links with search of "ozone"

https://www.audiforums.com/m_136687/.../tm.htm#137437

https://www.audiforums.com/m_136668/tm.htm

You will probably find similar help for your other issues using the search function as well.

 

is it leather or pleather? mine is pleather and i use meguires vinyl cleaner/conditioner and it makes my car sell like new, just keep it clean and thas smell will eventually go away.