AUDI Warranty !!
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Hey guys finally took the plunge and bought a 09 plate Audi a5 2.0t today, feeling both happy and sad as I've been a die hard bmw fan for the past 6 years, so bit iffy atm as its my first Audi. Right my question is this, the cars a 2009 09 reg, what would I be looking at roughly for a comprehensive warranty from Audi? Are there warranties any good? Bmw offered me a decent warranty in the past didn't have any real issues with them, are there many clauses in the Audi warranty? I understand most wear and tear bits won't be covered, but would the main components be covered? Engine, gearbox, electrics, turbo, etc?
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Stick your reg in here... https://www.audiextendedwarranty.co.uk
Personally id not bother, its not cheap, just keep a slush fund back incase of problems but if serviced properly the 2.0t is a good engine.
Personally id not bother, its not cheap, just keep a slush fund back incase of problems but if serviced properly the 2.0t is a good engine.
It's about £500/year on my 2009 TTS including RAC cover.
I've claimed once, which was very easy. No different to a new car warranty really, just phone an Audi dealer and they sort it.
Has it been worth it financially? No, I've paid in more than I've taken out. Do I like the peace of mind in case my S Tronic transmission goes awry? Yes.
I've claimed once, which was very easy. No different to a new car warranty really, just phone an Audi dealer and they sort it.
Has it been worth it financially? No, I've paid in more than I've taken out. Do I like the peace of mind in case my S Tronic transmission goes awry? Yes.
Cheers for replies guys, I've had a play around with the excess and roadside cover and looking at about 500/650ish which isn't too bad i suppose. It did have a comprehensive cover and a named component cover, what's the named component cover consit of? My cars a 2.0t petrol I've heard it does drink abit of oil esp the earlier models, what is the reason behind this? Is it just due to the nature of the engine, or a possible failing part? Is there any other common problems I should look out for? I was considering remapping this car when I start to get bored of it 
would this void any warranty claim with Audi?
would this void any warranty claim with Audi? You can get different levels of cover, named components or comprehensive and then you can choose the excess you want to pay. Last year on my 59 reg 1.8tfsi A3 I opted for named bits with £250 excess, on the basis if something big went like a turbo it would be covered, ordinary things I would sort. But it still cost £272. Fully comp 0 excess was £520 I think.
I haven't bothered this year.
Btw the oil consumption thing is strange, some have a problem, others don't, I use 1 litre in 4500 miles. My son has the 2.0 tfsi in a Golf Gti 59 reg and he uses the same, 1 litre per 4-5k miles.
BUT something to consider, if you have the car MOT'd at the Audi main dealer for £50 then parts/labour up to £750 is covered under Audi warranty. At least I do. I do have an Audi service history though as they can be very competitive if done right.
I haven't bothered this year.
Btw the oil consumption thing is strange, some have a problem, others don't, I use 1 litre in 4500 miles. My son has the 2.0 tfsi in a Golf Gti 59 reg and he uses the same, 1 litre per 4-5k miles.
BUT something to consider, if you have the car MOT'd at the Audi main dealer for £50 then parts/labour up to £750 is covered under Audi warranty. At least I do
. I do have an Audi service history though as they can be very competitive if done right.Seems very strange all the complaints about excessive oil usage, touch wood mine is a goodun and behaves itself. The actual named component cover seems appealing, as any little bits and bops I can get sorted as a good mates a decent mechanic, and roadside cover I don't really require as I'm RAC covered. How many components are covered in the named policy? Also thanks for letting me know that 750 is covered in mot work, I wasn't aware of that. Say if a wear and tear item was found to be knackered in a mot, I.e brakes, tyres would that also be covered? I'm assuming not but worth being cheeky and asking one last thing when would you guys recommend cam belt change on the a5, I'm actually not sure if it's chain or cam belt driven as the dealer I bought it from didn't have a clue. I Beleive service book recommends 120,000? But in real world should be done about 75/80k is that right? The car I've just bought is on 50k at the moment
one last thing when would you guys recommend cam belt change on the a5, I'm actually not sure if it's chain or cam belt driven as the dealer I bought it from didn't have a clue. I Beleive service book recommends 120,000? But in real world should be done about 75/80k is that right? The car I've just bought is on 50k at the moment Crafty_ said:
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Indeed. The problem's compounded by Audi's insistence that 1 litre/2000km is acceptable. (Check your manual...)There was a class action suit in the US on this issue. http://www.dailyreportingsuite.com/products-liabil...
Plenty of threads on PH about this, too.
Why regret? 
You bought the car because you wanted it and it MAY have an issue with using oil. But as I said my experience, my son's and a friend of mine with a Cupra R all tfsi engines is low consumption or at least I call 1 litre every 4-5K miles low.
I can point you to quite a few areas on the BMW engines which can cost £000s to fix. So don't panic, just because a few people have had problems doesn't mean to say you will. These engines are used by Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW in quite a few different models so many, many engines out there.
You bought the car because you wanted it and it MAY have an issue with using oil. But as I said my experience, my son's and a friend of mine with a Cupra R all tfsi engines is low consumption or at least I call 1 litre every 4-5K miles low.I can point you to quite a few areas on the BMW engines which can cost £000s to fix. So don't panic, just because a few people have had problems doesn't mean to say you will. These engines are used by Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW in quite a few different models so many, many engines out there.
Probably me just being over paranoid, and it don't help me constantly googling other people's horror stories apparently you can fit a dipstick in the a5, you can order from main dealer,is this the card? If so I will definately be investing in one as the mmi readings on oil level seem to be a bit inaccurate, giving low oil level reading when in actual fact cars just been topped up (other people's stories)
apparently you can fit a dipstick in the a5, you can order from main dealer,is this the card? If so I will definately be investing in one as the mmi readings on oil level seem to be a bit inaccurate, giving low oil level reading when in actual fact cars just been topped up (other people's stories) Chan61922 said:
Probably me just being over paranoid
Welcome to PH, then. You'll be right at home!Don't panic. Seriously, the 2.0T is a cracking little engine. Powerful, flexible, surprisingly economical with fuel, and comparatively rare. Also easily tunable for 250+ BHP, apparently.
Yes, there are oil consumption horror stories, but they seem so far to have happy endings with Audi covering the bulk of the costs. But there are many owners reporting no problems at all, AFAICT. Just keep an eye on it. I think the on-screen gauge is reasonably accurate, and have never bothered getting a proper dipstick.
Cars going back lol 
bought the car on Saturday and the specialist who mot and services it last was closed, so called them this morning just for peace of mind- apparently car came to them on sept 2014, mid firing and burning oil! The owner didn't repair the fault and obviously sold it a month or 2 later where by muggins me comes along and buys it just had a long argument over the phone with the dealer I bought car from and he is going to refund me in full pain in the arse because I've just added it to my car policy and taxed it fun and games got to ring around and get sorted later. Lucky escape I think, my own fault for being too eager and buying, got a habit of doing that. Think I'll hang out for a 3.0tdi a5 or 325 bmw now. Doing my head in been searching for a car past month now thanks for all the help guys
bought the car on Saturday and the specialist who mot and services it last was closed, so called them this morning just for peace of mind- apparently car came to them on sept 2014, mid firing and burning oil! The owner didn't repair the fault and obviously sold it a month or 2 later where by muggins me comes along and buys it just had a long argument over the phone with the dealer I bought car from and he is going to refund me in full pain in the arse because I've just added it to my car policy and taxed it fun and games got to ring around and get sorted later. Lucky escape I think, my own fault for being too eager and buying, got a habit of doing that. Think I'll hang out for a 3.0tdi a5 or 325 bmw now. Doing my head in been searching for a car past month now thanks for all the help guys We went for the named component cover with high excess on our S5 Sportback when we bought it just before the factory warranty expired. We've not had cause to require it to date but was bought for the same reason as above - in case of a terminal failure of something truly bankrupting like the box or engine! If the car didn't owe us so much in cash terms we'd live with the risk but while it's still worth £30k I didn't much fancy the thought of potentially needing to find several k to cover a box replacement whilst arguing with Audi CS.
We'll see if we use it this year or not and decide from that whether to renew.
Ref the terms - the car MUST be serviced and maintained by a main dealer. They are very specific about it, so if you get it don't get anything done outside the dealer network if it's mentioned in the service schedule. I intended to have a brake fluid and air-con service done at 3 years old at my local indy, but was told by the warranty co they would not then warrant these areas if I couldn't produce history of main dealer maintenance at the required intervals. For the sake of £35 difference I stumped up at the main dealer. Note this has nothing to do with block exemption and servicing - these are terms set by an insurance company providing cover, so they can require what they like!
We'll see if we use it this year or not and decide from that whether to renew.
Ref the terms - the car MUST be serviced and maintained by a main dealer. They are very specific about it, so if you get it don't get anything done outside the dealer network if it's mentioned in the service schedule. I intended to have a brake fluid and air-con service done at 3 years old at my local indy, but was told by the warranty co they would not then warrant these areas if I couldn't produce history of main dealer maintenance at the required intervals. For the sake of £35 difference I stumped up at the main dealer. Note this has nothing to do with block exemption and servicing - these are terms set by an insurance company providing cover, so they can require what they like!
Dealers now offering to fix the mid firing problem, and warrant it. He's also informed me the vehicle had recall work done by audi in 2012 for cam tensioner which apparently is one of the causes for excessive oil buring, does this sound right? He's willing to lower price also, yay or nay?
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