we just bought A 1999 Avant Wagon. I was wondering if the rear hatch should go all the way up on its own.it goes half way then you need to help the gate up the rest of the way. when i bought this they told me it was a saftey feature. i was wondering if this is true or not. thanks.

I'll keep my eye out for A6 avants at the grocery store and see what they do.

I saw one at school. It went all the way up.</P>

They go all the way up.. No safey issue. U need 2 new shocks for it.

I have the same car...goes all the way up. Need new lift struts.