Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Dano58" wrote
> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.

I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf

Cheers,

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Dano58" wrote
> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.

I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf

Cheers,

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Dano58" wrote
> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.

I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf

Cheers,

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

--Art


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dv4n84$lq$1@inews.gazeta.pl...
>
> "Dano58" wrote
>> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
>> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
>> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.
>
> I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
> 35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?
>
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

--Art


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dv4n84$lq$1@inews.gazeta.pl...
>
> "Dano58" wrote
>> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
>> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
>> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.
>
> I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
> 35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?
>
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

--Art


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dv4n84$lq$1@inews.gazeta.pl...
>
> "Dano58" wrote
>> If it's $575 for the 4-year period, I'd say that could be a decent
>> deal, but only if you need the brakes done. Otherwise, we're talking
>> basically oil/filter changes and wiper blades.
>
> I think the standard maintenance also calls for spark plug replacement at
> 35-40K miles. Or did they change that recently?
>
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tec...ance.sched.pdf
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T.

Ooomph.. That's a lot.

>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

Am I getting this right?
You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
owner and you want them to cover that up?

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T.

Ooomph.. That's a lot.

>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

Am I getting this right?
You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
owner and you want them to cover that up?

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T.

Ooomph.. That's a lot.

>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo, they
>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after the
>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.

Am I getting this right?
You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
owner and you want them to cover that up?

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty?


I think that is the issue people are having a hard time
differentiating.

The $575 is not for the warranty, it is for the service (maintenance
services) plan. In other words, it will cover all of the 10K services
(up to 50K). As you state above, $850 for the 40K service, I am
guessing the 10, 20, 30 and 50K services are at least $150 apiece. As
well, if you need wipers, brakes, fluids, air filter(s), etc...it will
be covered. These are not warranty items.

If that $575 is the sole price, that is a very good deal in my
opinion. I do realize it used to be included, but $575 still isn't
bad for the services it covers.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty?


I think that is the issue people are having a hard time
differentiating.

The $575 is not for the warranty, it is for the service (maintenance
services) plan. In other words, it will cover all of the 10K services
(up to 50K). As you state above, $850 for the 40K service, I am
guessing the 10, 20, 30 and 50K services are at least $150 apiece. As
well, if you need wipers, brakes, fluids, air filter(s), etc...it will
be covered. These are not warranty items.

If that $575 is the sole price, that is a very good deal in my
opinion. I do realize it used to be included, but $575 still isn't
bad for the services it covers.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>1.8T. So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty?


I think that is the issue people are having a hard time
differentiating.

The $575 is not for the warranty, it is for the service (maintenance
services) plan. In other words, it will cover all of the 10K services
(up to 50K). As you state above, $850 for the 40K service, I am
guessing the 10, 20, 30 and 50K services are at least $150 apiece. As
well, if you need wipers, brakes, fluids, air filter(s), etc...it will
be covered. These are not warranty items.

If that $575 is the sole price, that is a very good deal in my
opinion. I do realize it used to be included, but $575 still isn't
bad for the services it covers.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:0t9e1212tkmnvf8dhv0r2fr5h2ugf7nodb@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
> <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:
>
>>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>>1.8T.
>
> Ooomph.. That's a lot.
>
>>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo,
>>they
>>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after
>>the
>>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.
>
> Am I getting this right?
> You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
> owner and you want them to cover that up?
>
> Regards
>
> Wolfgang

I don't understand your question (cover that up???). I want them to continue
to honor the warranty. Many of the cars had sludge problems while perfectly
maintained under the Audi service plan due to their poor specs (dino oil,
small filter, 10000+ mile intervals...) The previous owner my car was late
enough on one oil change (the 2nd one) that they had an excuse not to cover
the sludge repairs under warranty. However at that time they changed his oil
pump and continued service under warranty for another 14,000 miles.

Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

--Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:0t9e1212tkmnvf8dhv0r2fr5h2ugf7nodb@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
> <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:
>
>>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>>1.8T.
>
> Ooomph.. That's a lot.
>
>>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo,
>>they
>>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after
>>the
>>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.
>
> Am I getting this right?
> You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
> owner and you want them to cover that up?
>
> Regards
>
> Wolfgang

I don't understand your question (cover that up???). I want them to continue
to honor the warranty. Many of the cars had sludge problems while perfectly
maintained under the Audi service plan due to their poor specs (dino oil,
small filter, 10000+ mile intervals...) The previous owner my car was late
enough on one oil change (the 2nd one) that they had an excuse not to cover
the sludge repairs under warranty. However at that time they changed his oil
pump and continued service under warranty for another 14,000 miles.

Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

--Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:0t9e1212tkmnvf8dhv0r2fr5h2ugf7nodb@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:45:21 -0500, "Art M"
> <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:
>
>>I was quoted the exorbitant price of $850 for the 40K service on an '03 A4
>>1.8T.
>
> Ooomph.. That's a lot.
>
>>So that $575 seems good if you can trust Audi. Why would I have to pay
>>for that with a 4yr/50000 mile warranty? Because Audi (AoA) has blamed the
>>previous owner for a sludge problem. Even saying that's true and it wasn't
>>their fault for having 10K mile oil changes on mineral oil in a turbo,
>>they
>>are calling the car neglected and will not pay for anything sludge related
>>or not. This though they continued to cover repairs for 16k miles after
>>the
>>problem arose and only refused when I called them on the sludge issue.
>
> Am I getting this right?
> You bought a used car which had been poorly maintained by the previous
> owner and you want them to cover that up?
>
> Regards
>
> Wolfgang

I don't understand your question (cover that up???). I want them to continue
to honor the warranty. Many of the cars had sludge problems while perfectly
maintained under the Audi service plan due to their poor specs (dino oil,
small filter, 10000+ mile intervals...) The previous owner my car was late
enough on one oil change (the 2nd one) that they had an excuse not to cover
the sludge repairs under warranty. However at that time they changed his oil
pump and continued service under warranty for another 14,000 miles.

Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

--Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Art,
It's not right....but they're banking on you getting so PO'd with the whole
thing that you'll go to a different car make. They figure that it would be
unlikely that you'd get a lawyer to fight over a broken radio with them.
Prove 'em wrong.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Art M" <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote in message
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snip.......8<
> NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
> warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
> late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.
>
> --Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Art,
It's not right....but they're banking on you getting so PO'd with the whole
thing that you'll go to a different car make. They figure that it would be
unlikely that you'd get a lawyer to fight over a broken radio with them.
Prove 'em wrong.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)

"Art M" <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote in message
news:0wYRf.1685$fL3.1527@fed1read01...
snip.......8<
> NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
> warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
> late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.
>
> --Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Art,
It's not right....but they're banking on you getting so PO'd with the whole
thing that you'll go to a different car make. They figure that it would be
unlikely that you'd get a lawyer to fight over a broken radio with them.
Prove 'em wrong.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)

"Art M" <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote in message
news:0wYRf.1685$fL3.1527@fed1read01...
snip.......8<
> NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
> warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
> late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.
>
> --Art

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:53:14 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
>dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
>The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
>warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
>They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
>Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

That sounds somewhat different to what I understood. So no: I didn't
get it right.

AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

>NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
>warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
>late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

It's not. You are right.

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:53:14 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
>dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
>The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
>warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
>They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
>Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

That sounds somewhat different to what I understood. So no: I didn't
get it right.

AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

>NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
>warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
>late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

It's not. You are right.

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:53:14 -0500, "Art M"
<Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote:

>Previous owner then sold it to me. He had asked the service manager at the
>dealer if there was anything wrong with the car that I should know about.
>The mgr said no and that if anything should arise it would be covered under
>warranty. After about 1000 miles I took it in for oil pressure problems.
>They did some work under warranty. Another 1000 miles. I take it back in.
>Diagnosis SLUDGE. Not covered.

That sounds somewhat different to what I understood. So no: I didn't
get it right.

AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

>NOW the point that really burns me up is that AoA will no longer honor the
>warranty at all. If the radio fails they won't fix it because the guy was
>late on one oil change. TELL ME HOW THAT IS RIGHT.

It's not. You are right.

Regards

Wolfgang

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" wrote
> AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

They used to, up until around 2004, when they sent out those mass mailings
to customers with revised oil specs and advising of possible sludge issues
and extending warranties on some engines due to that.

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" wrote
> AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

They used to, up until around 2004, when they sent out those mass mailings
to customers with revised oil specs and advising of possible sludge issues
and extending warranties on some engines due to that.

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" wrote
> AoA really specifies dino oil? Strange.

They used to, up until around 2004, when they sent out those mass mailings
to customers with revised oil specs and advising of possible sludge issues
and extending warranties on some engines due to that.

Pete

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton{delete-this}@akaMail.net> wrote:

>On 12 Mar 2006 05:05:36 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>
>
>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>that covers all the services previously offered for free.

How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton{delete-this}@akaMail.net> wrote:

>On 12 Mar 2006 05:05:36 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>
>
>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>that covers all the services previously offered for free.

How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton{delete-this}@akaMail.net> wrote:

>On 12 Mar 2006 05:05:36 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>
>
>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>that covers all the services previously offered for free.

How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Alignment and brake pads. to name 2..... Wiper blades for a third.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Alignment and brake pads. to name 2..... Wiper blades for a third.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Alignment and brake pads. to name 2..... Wiper blades for a third.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

>>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>>
>>
>>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>>that covers all the services previously offered for free.
>
>How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
>out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
>that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?

Serpentine belt, spark plugs, cabin filter, radiator fluid flush,
brake fluid flush, wiper replacement, brakes (if you are hard on
them), fluid top off whenever you need it. There are probably others
also.

If memory serves, the every 10K service is about $100 (it is more than
just an oil change, they also check quite a few items and if they find
anything (i.e. wipers, brakes, they replace for free) and the 40K
service (replace spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, serpentine
belt, oil/filter, flush brake fluid, flush radiator fluid) is about
$500.

I don't have all of the services in front of me, but that is an
approximate. Oh, and I use synthetic oil so my oil changes may be a
bit more than your quote.

So, combine the 5K <$50>, 10K <$100>, 20K <$100>, 30K <$100>, 50K
<$100> (approx $450) and the 40K ($500) and with just routine services
the $575 has paid for itself. If you have other items that need
replaced (i.e. brakes, battery, etc); it will more than pay for
itself.

As with anything, YMMV.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

>>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>>
>>
>>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>>that covers all the services previously offered for free.
>
>How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
>out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
>that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?

Serpentine belt, spark plugs, cabin filter, radiator fluid flush,
brake fluid flush, wiper replacement, brakes (if you are hard on
them), fluid top off whenever you need it. There are probably others
also.

If memory serves, the every 10K service is about $100 (it is more than
just an oil change, they also check quite a few items and if they find
anything (i.e. wipers, brakes, they replace for free) and the 40K
service (replace spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, serpentine
belt, oil/filter, flush brake fluid, flush radiator fluid) is about
$500.

I don't have all of the services in front of me, but that is an
approximate. Oh, and I use synthetic oil so my oil changes may be a
bit more than your quote.

So, combine the 5K <$50>, 10K <$100>, 20K <$100>, 30K <$100>, 50K
<$100> (approx $450) and the 40K ($500) and with just routine services
the $575 has paid for itself. If you have other items that need
replaced (i.e. brakes, battery, etc); it will more than pay for
itself.

As with anything, YMMV.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

>>>I went to the local delaer yesterday and a salesman who seems pretty
>>>knowledgeable said that the 2007 A4's (or maybe all audi's) will come
>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile service warranty but the scheduled maintenance
>>>will not be free. Rather you have to purchase the extended coverage for
>>>$575. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
>>
>>
>>As Pete said, it is true. However, $575 seems pretty reasonable if
>>that covers all the services previously offered for free.
>
>How do you figure? Assume 3 oil changes per year and that works
>out to $48 per change. What other scheduled maint. happens in
>that time frame, besides perhaps the air filter change?

Serpentine belt, spark plugs, cabin filter, radiator fluid flush,
brake fluid flush, wiper replacement, brakes (if you are hard on
them), fluid top off whenever you need it. There are probably others
also.

If memory serves, the every 10K service is about $100 (it is more than
just an oil change, they also check quite a few items and if they find
anything (i.e. wipers, brakes, they replace for free) and the 40K
service (replace spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, serpentine
belt, oil/filter, flush brake fluid, flush radiator fluid) is about
$500.

I don't have all of the services in front of me, but that is an
approximate. Oh, and I use synthetic oil so my oil changes may be a
bit more than your quote.

So, combine the 5K <$50>, 10K <$100>, 20K <$100>, 30K <$100>, 50K
<$100> (approx $450) and the 40K ($500) and with just routine services
the $575 has paid for itself. If you have other items that need
replaced (i.e. brakes, battery, etc); it will more than pay for
itself.

As with anything, YMMV.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:

>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>
>
>Serpentine belt,

Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
for that now in the 2007 models?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:

>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>
>
>Serpentine belt,

Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
for that now in the 2007 models?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:

>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>
>
>Serpentine belt,

Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
for that now in the 2007 models?
--
_______________________
Ed H.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:53:59 -0600, Ed H. <nospam@myaddress.net>
wrote:

>Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:
>
>>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>>
>>
>>Serpentine belt,
>
>Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
>60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
>plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
>for that now in the 2007 models?


Not the timing belt, but the serpentine or drive belt.

It is usually 1 hour labor and the belt is about $25.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:53:59 -0600, Ed H. <nospam@myaddress.net>
wrote:

>Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:
>
>>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>>
>>
>>Serpentine belt,
>
>Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
>60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
>plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
>for that now in the 2007 models?


Not the timing belt, but the serpentine or drive belt.

It is usually 1 hour labor and the belt is about $25.

Re: no free service on 2007 A4?
 

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:53:59 -0600, Ed H. <nospam@myaddress.net>
wrote:

>Curtis Newton <cnewton.delete-this@akaMail.net> wrote:
>
>>>>>with the 4yr/50000 mile
>>
>>
>>Serpentine belt,
>
>Ok on the others, but the belt? That is, or was on my '98, a
>60,000-80,000 item and not covered under the original maintenance
>plan, and is usually a $500-$600 job by itself. Is it under 50K
>for that now in the 2007 models?


Not the timing belt, but the serpentine or drive belt.

It is usually 1 hour labor and the belt is about $25.