Bought A6 3.0 TDI Sline - should I extent w'tee? + good mods
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Hi
Just bought an A6 3.0TDI S line Avant on an 07 plate.
Loving the car!
The warranty expires at the end of March and I have to decided whether to pay the dealer £880 for the privelidge of extending, or I run the risk. Generally, these seem to be quite reliable cars - does anyone have any advice on whether or not the extended warranty is worthwhile?
Secondly, are there any obvious / good mods that I should consider? For example, I have heard about people upgrading the MMI to the latest version (5150?) to get 3d mapping and rear parking sensor graphics?
Any thoughts much appreciated!
Just bought an A6 3.0TDI S line Avant on an 07 plate.
Loving the car!
The warranty expires at the end of March and I have to decided whether to pay the dealer £880 for the privelidge of extending, or I run the risk. Generally, these seem to be quite reliable cars - does anyone have any advice on whether or not the extended warranty is worthwhile?
Secondly, are there any obvious / good mods that I should consider? For example, I have heard about people upgrading the MMI to the latest version (5150?) to get 3d mapping and rear parking sensor graphics?
Any thoughts much appreciated!
I had an 04 model, which proved to be painful as it got on in years. If it wasn't for the support of Audi UK and the local dealer, it would have cost us a lot of money.
We now have an 08 model though, which has been impeccable so far...
I'd like to think that the 04 model had problems because it was one of the first of the new type a6 and hence they were "teething" troubles, but I will probably extend the warranty when ours comes due.
We now have an 08 model though, which has been impeccable so far...
I'd like to think that the 04 model had problems because it was one of the first of the new type a6 and hence they were "teething" troubles, but I will probably extend the warranty when ours comes due.
Sounds like a lot of money to me - I think I'd either take a risk or look at a third party warranty, which wouldn't be as comprehensive as an Audi one but equally not as comprehensive at obliterating chunks of money...
The AA used to do one for about £70 a year that would cover the first £500 I think up to about £2500 max per year. I heard that Tesco do used car warranties as well. All you usually need to do is comply with the manufacturers service schedule.
The AA used to do one for about £70 a year that would cover the first £500 I think up to about £2500 max per year. I heard that Tesco do used car warranties as well. All you usually need to do is comply with the manufacturers service schedule.
New model A6s, the V6 diesels are very reliable.
The only really common problem is the rear screen wash hose detaching which is itself is extremely minor however it does have the habit of soaking the MMI gubbins if you continue to try and use the washer with the hose separated. So if the jets are blocked DO NOT use the washer and you'll be fine.
Done a very few inlet manifold flaps and a handful of fuel senders but neither are common.
If you do decide to go for warranty I have heard good things about Tesco and warranty wise lately.
The only really common problem is the rear screen wash hose detaching which is itself is extremely minor however it does have the habit of soaking the MMI gubbins if you continue to try and use the washer with the hose separated. So if the jets are blocked DO NOT use the washer and you'll be fine.
Done a very few inlet manifold flaps and a handful of fuel senders but neither are common.
If you do decide to go for warranty I have heard good things about Tesco and warranty wise lately.
Tesco have finished doing insurance.
Warranty direct seem to be the best aftermarket, as good as if not better than Audi themselves.
They were £50 a month in the end on our 3.2 a6 avant, it is auto and 4wd, and that is with the full cover which you have to ask for as it is not on their site, covers everything with no excess up to the value of the car for a single claim, oh and wear and tear items.
However, it starts on the 16th and I am considering not bothering with it, it has been so reliable.
Warranty direct seem to be the best aftermarket, as good as if not better than Audi themselves.
They were £50 a month in the end on our 3.2 a6 avant, it is auto and 4wd, and that is with the full cover which you have to ask for as it is not on their site, covers everything with no excess up to the value of the car for a single claim, oh and wear and tear items.
However, it starts on the 16th and I am considering not bothering with it, it has been so reliable.
gizlaroc said:
Tesco have finished doing insurance.
Warranty direct seem to be the best aftermarket, as good as if not better than Audi themselves.
They were £50 a month in the end on our 3.2 a6 avant, it is auto and 4wd, and that is with the full cover which you have to ask for as it is not on their site, covers everything with no excess up to the value of the car for a single claim, oh and wear and tear items.
However, it starts on the 16th and I am considering not bothering with it, it has been so reliable.
I questioned Warranty Direct at some length about the things that have gone wrong with my A6 in its first 3 years. None of them would have been covered! I think Warrantywise were more comprehensive but I still had my doubtsWarranty direct seem to be the best aftermarket, as good as if not better than Audi themselves.
They were £50 a month in the end on our 3.2 a6 avant, it is auto and 4wd, and that is with the full cover which you have to ask for as it is not on their site, covers everything with no excess up to the value of the car for a single claim, oh and wear and tear items.
However, it starts on the 16th and I am considering not bothering with it, it has been so reliable.
I have the Tesco warranty and they were great when my diff started whining (55 plate A6). I had to pay £90 as the labour charge was more than their limit but they paid out with no drama.
£400pa for their Tesco Finest cover. It covers wear and tear as well as unexpected failure. Service and friction parts are excluded unless they go wrong (warp, crack etc), unlimited claim limit.
Its the best warranty on the market.
Its run for Tesco by Motor Insurance Co Ltd. Their phone is 0844 573 8120. They may still do the policies but not through Tesco.
£400pa for their Tesco Finest cover. It covers wear and tear as well as unexpected failure. Service and friction parts are excluded unless they go wrong (warp, crack etc), unlimited claim limit.
Its the best warranty on the market.
Its run for Tesco by Motor Insurance Co Ltd. Their phone is 0844 573 8120. They may still do the policies but not through Tesco.
Looks like the AA do still do their warranty...low cover levels at max £500 payout per repair (less £25 excess) but prices starting from £73.50 a year!
http://www.theaa.com/breakdownrepaircover/index.ht...
http://www.theaa.com/breakdownrepaircover/index.ht...
I don't think it's intended to cover all of the cost, just take the sting out of it when (if) something happens. For those that believe Audi reliability doesn't justify a £400+ warranty but aren't completely sure, it's potentially a good alternative.
Just bringing up options though...not recommending in any way.
Just bringing up options though...not recommending in any way.
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