Rustproofing 2010 A3?
07-05-2010, 07:20 AM
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Rustproofing 2010 A3?
1st time poster and new Audi A3 owner.
Looking for some advise on whether or not to rustproof my 2010 A3. Living in the Ottawa area, we get harsh winters, and lots of salt is used. I previously had a Civic, never rust proofed it, and after 10 years there was basically no rust at all.
The Audi dealer said there was no need to rust proof...Any advice?
Looking for some advise on whether or not to rustproof my 2010 A3. Living in the Ottawa area, we get harsh winters, and lots of salt is used. I previously had a Civic, never rust proofed it, and after 10 years there was basically no rust at all.
The Audi dealer said there was no need to rust proof...Any advice?
07-05-2010, 01:11 PM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
Check with Audi. I understand that if the method you use to rustproof involves drilling holes than that would void the Audi warranty. I don't believe there is any harm in underspray before the winter but that is your choice. I get the undercarriage shampooed after the winter to remove any salt deposits.
07-05-2010, 11:04 PM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
1st time poster and new Audi A3 owner.
Looking for some advise on whether or not to rustproof my 2010 A3. Living in the Ottawa area, we get harsh winters, and lots of salt is used. I previously had a Civic, never rust proofed it, and after 10 years there was basically no rust at all.
The Audi dealer said there was no need to rust proof...Any advice?
Looking for some advise on whether or not to rustproof my 2010 A3. Living in the Ottawa area, we get harsh winters, and lots of salt is used. I previously had a Civic, never rust proofed it, and after 10 years there was basically no rust at all.
The Audi dealer said there was no need to rust proof...Any advice?
07-28-2010, 01:53 PM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
11yr warrenty on rust... my car has bubbles under the paint on both front doors and a little bit on the rear quarter pannel, no idea why. even the audi guys said that they havent seen this before blah blah blah...either way my car is in right now getting repaired at no cost to me.
07-28-2010, 10:11 PM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
11yr warrenty on rust... my car has bubbles under the paint on both front doors and a little bit on the rear quarter pannel, no idea why. even the audi guys said that they havent seen this before blah blah blah...either way my car is in right now getting repaired at no cost to me.
07-29-2010, 11:49 AM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
Check with Audi. I understand that if the method you use to rustproof involves drilling holes than that would void the Audi warranty. I don't believe there is any harm in underspray before the winter but that is your choice. I get the undercarriage shampooed after the winter to remove any salt deposits.
07-29-2010, 02:37 PM
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Re: Rustproofing 2010 A3?
It might be too late.. if u wait till warrenty is done. if done from day one rust check works fantastic.. if done on a older car say 3 -4 years plus it will just slow down the rust process but still better then rusting away quickly!!
