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#2088 of 2138 2008 Audi A4 by sadie414 Oct 12, 2009 (9:00 am)
Hi, I bought my audi A4 frrom Prestige Imports. big mistake!!! My key has broken inside the ignition twice. Once in April 2009 and Then September of 2009. both ocassions leaving me without a car for several weeks as well as NO loaner car, Mind you, I was promised a loaner car in writing when I purchased my brand new Audi. If for any reason my car had a problem I didn't have to worry (LIES). Prestige's lame excuse was that they only have 17 loaners and that they were all booked and they couldn't give me a car that I would have to wait until a cancelation came through. So I called every day to see if someone cancelled and i was always told the same thing no cancelation yet. So I decided to call as someone else to do brakes and other stuff, ETC. and to my surprise there were 2 cancellations and they could fit me in for the very next day. I asked to be transfered to the service manager who was dealing with my car . When I asked him why he had told me that there were no cancellations and the other service manager told me otherwise. He told me to hold on and then told me another lame excuse that oh, there must have been a mistake, ETC. PRESTIGE IMPORTS ARE ALL LIERS. AS WELL AS BRATT HIMSELF. THE OWNER. BEWARE!!!! I SPOKE TO HIM ON THE VERY SAME NIGHT THAT MY CAR KEY BROKE INSIDE THE IGNITION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CAR STILL RAN SINCE THE KEY BROKE INSIDE WHEN IT WAS ALREADY ON. I ASKED MR. BRATT HIMSELF. IF THEY CAN HELP ME GET A LOANER. AFTER GETTING HIS ATTENTION WHICH WAS KIND OF DIFFICULT DUE TO HIS ASST. MANAGER WHO KEPT ON INSISTING THAT WHAT EVER HE TOLD ME BRATT WOULD DO THE SAME. SO I WALKED UP TO HIM AND ASKED HIM ABOUT MY CAR AND ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE HAD WITH MY CAR. HE DIDN'T WANT TO HERE IT. HE SADI THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO...sO MY ADVICE TO YOU DON'T BUY ANY CAR FROM PRESTIGE IMPORTS..... THEY TREAT YOU AS IF YOU ARE NOTHING.
#2089 of 2138 2008 Audi A4 by sadie414 Oct 12, 2009 (9:05 am)
UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE STUCK WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION. DON'T BUY FROM PRESTIGE. THEY ARE THE WORST DEALER FOR AUDI. THE ONLY REASON WHY I GO TO THEM BECAUSE I WAS PROMISED A LOANER. LIES,LIES,AND MORE LIES. NEXT TIME MY 2008 AUDI A4 BRAKES DOWN. I'M TAKING IT TO THE COLLECTION. I'LL GET IT FIXED RIGHT THE FIRST TIME AROUND. WHO CARES IF THEY DON'T GIVE ME A LOANER BECAUSE I HAD BOUGHT MY AUDI FROM PRESTIGE. AT LEAST I KNOW THAT THEY'LL DO THE JOB RIGHT. Replies to this message: mercops (Oct 13, 2009 7:32 am)
#2090 of 2138 Re: 2008 Audi A4 [sadie414] by mercops Oct 13, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: sadie414 (Oct 12, 2009 9:05 am) Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I believe part of the problem you face is that the dealer (Prestige) carries other top end model cars (Lamborgini, etc.) that sell for more than an Audi, hence they may be focusing more on those markets than on the lower end spectrum of products they sell. I ran into a similar situation when I purchased my Audi from a dealer who also sells Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Porche. All vehicles went through the same service drive and the Audi folks kinda got lost in the shuffle with the high rollers. Cut to the chase...find a reputable dealer who sells Audi as his top of the line product, the focus will be there and the satisfaction level most likely will go up.
#2091 of 2138 99 A4 Quattro shuts off while driving by audiman5 Oct 13, 2009 (8:09 am)
Hi All, My 99 A4 has recently been shutting off during driving while I brake or turn. Seems to me like the extra tourque required by the brake pump or steering pump is enough to shut off the engine. Does anyone know what could be the cause?   Thanks in advance for your help.     Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 13, 2009 9:07 am) boss9 (Oct 18, 2009 7:08 pm) vwdawg (Oct 19, 2009 7:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2009 8:33 am)
#2092 of 2138 Re: 99 A4 Quattro shuts off while driving [audiman5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 13, 2009 (9:07 am)
Replying to: audiman5 (Oct 13, 2009 8:09 am) Might want to check your fuel pressure regulator for openers. Replies to this message: boss9 (Oct 18, 2009 7:08 pm) vwdawg (Oct 19, 2009 7:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2009 8:33 am)
#2093 of 2138 1998 Audi A4 - Can't Remove Battery b/c Rusty Bolt by hoowah Oct 15, 2009 (5:45 am)
I'm sure there is a simple solution to this, but i cannot remove by dead battery because the bolt and surrounding area is rusted... Is there an easy DIY method to remove the rust? Replies to this message: mercops (Oct 15, 2009 7:34 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 15, 2009 7:51 am)
#2094 of 2138 Re: 1998 Audi A4 - Can't Remove Battery b/c Rusty Bolt [hoowah] by mercops Oct 15, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: hoowah (Oct 15, 2009 5:45 am) Simplest way is to go to auto parts or hardware store and buy what is called "penetrating oil" ("Liquid Wrench). Apply it liberally (but don't overdo it) to the threads and base of the bolt where the nut joins it. Let it soak in overnight and then reapply. Key is to give it time to soak in and work on dissolving and penetrating the rust. If you have the room, you can then try giving the nut a couple of decent taps with a punch and hammer to help "break the bond" between the nut and the bolt/stud. Then use a good fitting wrench (socket, box or last resort open-end). Key is to not over torque the nut as it could snap leaving you with an even bigger problem, so take your time and let the penetrant do its thing.   Hope this helps, and do what we do here in Texas...have patience...that's why God gave us Tony Romo.   Cheers
#2095 of 2138 Re: 1998 Audi A4 - Can't Remove Battery b/c Rusty Bolt [hoowah] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 15, 2009 (7:51 am)
Replying to: hoowah (Oct 15, 2009 5:45 am) You can also take a hacksaw blade and cut through the bolt right in its center (where the cable end pinches together). Don't go pounding on the battery, you'll damage it. If this is the Positive post, be careful that the hacksaw doesn't touch anything metal as you work. Wear safety glasses.   But yes, rust penetrant, patience and maybe some vice grips are the best way to go.
#2096 of 2138 Rattling noise by lingvi Oct 15, 2009 (10:45 am)
2009 A4 Premium Plus. Anyone have problems with driver side (front door) window rattling noise? Anytime I go over a bump or minor pothole, the window/door rattles. I brought it to the dealer but they said they couldn't reproduce it. Planning on bringing it back in and having the mechanic go on a test drive with me.   Thanks in advance.
#2097 of 2138 Re: 99 A4 Quattro shuts off while driving [Mr_Shiftright] by boss9 Oct 18, 2009 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 13, 2009 9:07 am) Hey guys. Im planning to buy an Audi A4 1.8T. However, when i first started it, the idle was kinda high then it got normal after a few minutes. just wanna know if thats normal and are there any problem i should expect knowing that the vehicle has 83k miles? Replies to this message: vwdawg (Oct 19, 2009 7:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2009 8:33 am)

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