40k mile tune up
09-27-2006, 12:21 AM
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40k mile tune up
I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
09-27-2006, 03:43 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
09-27-2006, 03:43 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
09-27-2006, 03:43 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
>
>
Just out of curiosity:
What did they do for the 500$? And what's a tune up?
Regards
Wolfgang
09-27-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
>I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
09-27-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
>I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
09-27-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
>I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
>extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
>place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
>ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
>pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
>$500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
>will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Didn't you get a price before you booked the car in?
Any premium brand will cost you when you go to the dealers. Why don't you
find a trustworthy independent near you and use them for servicing. Even if
it invalidates your warranty it'll probably still be cheaper.
09-27-2006, 09:56 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
09-27-2006, 09:56 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
09-27-2006, 09:56 AM
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Re: 40k mile tune up
Brian wrote:
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> I have a 2001 A4 2.8 and it was due for the 40,000 mile tune up. I have an
> extended warrenty so I didn't think much of it to bring it in. The Audi
> place called me to say I needed front brake pads also for $350. I said go
> ahead with it and then they called back when it was ready. When I went to
> pick it up the bill was $920!!!!!!! The 40,000 mile tune up was over
> $500!!!! Almost a grand for brake pads and a tune up. What a rip off!!! I
> will never buy from Audi or this dealer again!
Not sure why you're blaming Audi for this, but can understand why you'd
be PO'd at the dealer. For sure I'd have gotten a quote up front, and
checked my warranty to see whether it was covered....
OTOH - I asked my dealer to do a brake fluid flush, assuming that it
was NOT covered by the 'Audi Advantage' free maintenance program and
was fully prepared to pay for it. When I got the car back, it was
covered under warranty, which pleasantly surprised me.....
You definitely need to find an independent shop for these types of
things.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
