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2138 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 30, 2009 9:55 am) cheers |
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Replying to: samaudi (Apr 30, 2009 6:34 am) I bought my car at 33k and have had way, way, way more maintenance issues with it than I have had with all the cars and trucks I've owned in my life, all Fords. The good news is that they were all covered under warranty. The bad news is my warranty expires in about two weeks. Here is what I remember of all the issues I've had addressed: -faulty brake light switch - caused battery to die (a real doozy to diagnose) -replaced rear seat latch -replaced coolvant valve -replaced windshield wiper motor -fixed issue with the engine sounding like a diesel -replaced glove box - it broke off the right side - the hinge is plastic, surprisingly These are most of them and were not show-stoppers, meaning I was never stranded. I am wondering about EXTENDED WARRANTIES. Anybody care to chime in on whether it is worth the price? The cost at the dealership is anywhere from 4-6 k, which is a lot IMO. I'm wondering if one is better off using that money on another pre-owned that has another 1.5-2 years of warranty remaining???
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Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) If your warranty expires in two weeks, find any additional concerns you may have with the car, take the car to the dealer with a list of issues IN WRITING and have them corrected. Also, if the vehicle has ANY remaining maintenance servicing to be performed under "Free Servicing" have them documented and completed. As most of your items appear to be small nuisance items, it appears you have a pretty stable vehicle. As far as an extended warranty goes, your best bet is to keep your money, sell the car in a year or so and then invest in a later model that may serve your needs. Cheers, K.Haus |
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Replying to: jabriangirls (Apr 30, 2009 6:09 am) If your timing belt failed it may be the result of a faulty part as the service guide for the 1.8T requires change out at 100,000 miles. There has been an issue with these failing before recommended replacement time and the NHTSA has a data base and log on complaits and corrective actions against AudiUSA. Check the NHTSA website for your specific year and model. I might give you some leverage with the dealers.
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Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) Also, I say the extended warranty is a waste of money, however the quotes you got seem very high. I got a couple that ranged from 3-5k. |
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Replying to: mercops (May 04, 2009 6:45 am) |
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Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) |
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Hi there- I have a 1999 A4 qtro and the airbag light is on. i took it to a non-dealer repair guy and he told me the problem was in the seatbelt/sensor area. he quoted $575 to fix it. admittedly, i was dealing with a crying baby when we spoke, so i didnt get all the details. can anyone shed light on this repair quote....does it sound reasonable to replace what he is talking about? many thanks...
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When I turn my brake light goes on it start beeping like for 10 seconds then it turns off. I think that it happens when there is an inclination like a ramp such as a highway exit. Car is an Audio A4 year 2007.
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Replying to: audia42007 (May 06, 2009 10:39 am) |
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