Q: 2012 Audi Q5 dashboard - BRAKE warning
My 2012 Audi Q5 dashboard gave BRAKE warning last night. Dealership said they'll look in a week but safe to drive until then. Is that true? Just wanted some reassurance.
My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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