Four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, is the straightforward term of our New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Additionally, four years of free Audi 24-Hour Roadside Assistance are included with your coverage.
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How can I tell if the warranty on my Audi is still in effect?
Because Audi warranties are transferable, you can still be covered even if you purchase a used Audi from a private party. Check the age and mileage of your car if you’re unsure whether the Audi guarantee applies to it. It is most likely still under warranty if it is less than four years old and hasn’t covered more than 50,000 kilometers on the odometer.
Contacting an Audi dealership and inquiring about your remaining warranty coverage is the best method to know for sure. The dealership will be able to research your coverage history if you supply your VIN.
You might be interested in acquiring an Audi extended warranty if your warranty has run out. But is the extra protection necessary for your Audi?
Audi Reliability
Investigating the dependability of your car will help you decide whether to get an extended warranty. Our evaluation team uses RepairPal, a reputable website for comparing vehicle dependability, to accomplish this.
The reliability rating for Audi is 3.0 out of 5.0, which is about average. Additional RepairPal reliability figures for Audi vehicles are included in the chart below:
*A significant repair is one that costs more than $1,956, or at least three times the average yearly repair cost across all models.
Audis are premium automobiles, thus parts are more expensive, and maintenance is typically more expensive. This makes an extended warranty for an Audi a more useful purchase.
The problems that your Audi can experience are something else to think about. Below is a list of some typical Audi repairs as reported by RepairPal users. As you continue down the list, consider if you would like to finance repairs over time with a vehicle protection plan or if you would be comfortable paying for Audi repairs out of pocket in an emergency.
Though none of the aforementioned repairs are a given for your Audi, it is always a good idea to budget for the potential for high auto expenses. Audi customers should either buy an additional warranty or put money aside in a special savings account to cover mechanical problems as they arise.
Audi has a lifetime warranty, right?
Your engine, transmission, and drivetrain are all covered by our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty for the duration of the life of your car! All you need to do to maintain factory-recommended maintenance and receive lifetime, all-inclusive coverage is pay a one-time enrollment fee.
Is the warranty on Audi extendable?
Vehicle Service Protection is the name of Audi’s extended warranty. Powertrain, Gold, and Platinum are the three categories of protection. Your car may be covered by an Audi extended warranty for up to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The three plans’ salient features are as follows:
- up to 10 years and 150,000 miles of coverage
- real Audi components
- $50 transferrable
- Within 30 days of cancellation, full refund; beyond, prorated return
- accepted at select approved service facilities and Audi dealers
- Deductible choices of $0, $100, $100 vanishing, and $250
The driving axle, engine, gearbox, and basic hybrid components are all covered under the powertrain plan. Additional vital systems like suspension and climate control are covered under the Gold plan. Finally, even though it doesn’t cover quite as many items, the Platinum plan is comparable to the factory guarantee offered by Audi. Because it is an exclusionary warranty, it covers everything that isn’t specifically excluded in the contract.
Audi provides the following add-ons in addition to the extended warranty:
- Audi Care pre-paid upkeep
- protection for wheels and tires
- guaranteed protection of assets
- End-of-lease protection
- protection against theft
Audi Extended Warranty Perks
The following benefits are included with all extended car service contracts from Audi:
- Roadside help is available around-the-clock, and includes services like towing and installing spare tires.
- reimbursement for a rental car of up to $35 per day for ten days
- coverage for trip cancellations up to $200 per day for five days
All extended warranty plans include these three features, however the trip interruption restrictions are a little larger than those offered by other organizations.
Exclusions
Only the items on the contract are covered by Audi’s Powertrain and Gold plans. Although the Platinum plan offers significantly more coverage than other extended warranties, it is still not comprehensive. Several of the following items are not covered by the warranty:
- Spark plugs and wiper blades are examples of upkeep items.
- Decorative components such as upholstery and trim
- Body parts
- Use and abuse
- Audi’s factory guarantee covers mechanical failures
- Accidental or environmental-related breakdowns
- Damage brought on by a lack of upkeep or pre-existing issues
Only approved service providers and Audi dealerships are permitted to use the extended warranty. To learn what constitutes an authorized service provider, go to your contract.
The quality of the Audi warranty
It’s vital to know what coverage you already have because an Audi extended warranty won’t be beneficial if you trade in your car before the original warranty ends.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NLW) offered by Audi is comparable to those offered by other high-end automakers. The Audi warranty does not include a separate powertrain warranty, but it does provide extended bumper-to-bumper coverage for four years or 50,000 miles. Audi claims that since the bumper-to-bumper guarantee is comprehensive, it is unnecessary.
The four-year, 24-hour roadside support and free first scheduled maintenance appointment are additional benefits of the manufacturer guarantee offered by Audi. A 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation and the Accessory Limited Warranty from Audi are also included in the package.
lack a brand-new vehicle? The vehicle’s engine, cooling system, and fuel system are all covered by Audi’s Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty, along with turbocharged direct injection (TDI) models.
Owners of CPO vehicles should be aware that a CPO warranty starts when the factory warranty ends. If you purchase a CPO car and the NLW has not yet expired, your CPO warranty begins on the NLW expiration date and lasts for five years without a mileage cap. When the NLW of the vehicle has already passed by the time of purchase, the CPO warranty is extended for an additional 12 months without any mileage restrictions.
Why does an Audi warranty expire?
You can technically customize your vehicle. You can do whatever you want to it because you own it, but doing so could void your warranty. However, a federal law in the United States known as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act expressly prevents producers from pressuring their customers to use their brand-name goods or a certain service. As stated in the act:
The use of any product-related item or service (except than those freebies given in accordance with the guarantee’s terms) that is identified by brand, trade, or corporate name is not a condition of any consumer product warrantor’s explicit or implied warranty.
In essence, the Act guarantees that customers won’t lose their warranty if they don’t take their cars to reputable dealers and shops for repairs and maintenance. Therefore, if you own an Audi, the Magnuson Moss Guarantee Act permits you to look for reasonably priced parts from other dealers without jeopardizing your Audi warranty.
But what if you want to tune your car rather than just fix or maintain it? The Federal Trade Commission takes the following stance on the matter:
The manufacturer or dealer has the right to refuse coverage for an aftermarket or recycled part and to charge you for any necessary repairs if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was in fact flawed or improperly installed and it damaged another item that is covered by the warranty.
Therefore, if performance tuning your car results in an upgrade that breaks down a stock part, your dealer may void the warranty on that part. Audi cannot refuse to fix your car or breach your warranty, for instance, if you tune your engine and the next day your sound system stops operating.
What is covered by the warranty on an Audi?
Four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, is the straightforward term of our New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Additionally, four years of free Audi 24-Hour Roadside Assistance are included with your coverage. The coverage period of the Audi Certified pre-owned Limited Warranty is two years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first).
Audi’s dependability?
Audi’s reliability as a manufacturer ranks 34th out of 40 on the Reliability Index, which shows that it is significantly below average. Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the other two significant German luxury automakers, do not much better, coming in at 30th and 31st, respectively.
On the other end of the scale are the dependable Japanese automakers Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, as well as the Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia. These automakers demonstrate their trust in the strength of their vehicles by providing warranties that are substantially longer, lasting 5 or 7 years.
The J.D. Power 2019 UK Vehicle Dependability Study, which evaluates manufacturers by “issues per 100 vehicles,” supports this subpar performance. They compiled feedback from 11,530 owners of newly registered vehicles between November 2015 and January 2018 and counted the problems they encountered between 12 and 36 months after buying the car. With 167 faults per 100 vehicles compared to an industry average of 119, Audi ranks 22nd out of 24 manufacturers. Peugeot takes first place with just a 77.
Consumer Reports presents a significantly more favorable picture. Audi has dropped three spots to seventh place in the 2019 Consumer Reports manufacturer dependability rankings, with an average reliability score of 60% and its most and least reliable models being the Audi Q5 and Audi A3 Saloon, respectively. Even if this study only takes into account 29 manufacturers, some of which are American (thought to be the polar opposite of “German engineering!”) this is still a much better outcome than in other studies.
These contradictory statistics make it impossible to determine whether or not Audi is one of the least dependable automakers. It’s probably more helpful to consider the typical issues that Audi vehicles experience as well as the cost of repairs.
How long is the warranty on Audi CPO?
You’ll receive any remaining protection under the 4 years/50,000 mile Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty with the Audi CPO Warranty. The Audi Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty will take over and continue to cover the vehicle for an additional 12 months with unlimited mileage after this warranty coverage ends.
Is a longer warranty worth the money?
Extended warranties are often “a lousy value” when it comes to the overall cost of your car, according to Gillis. 55 percent of respondents who bought an extended warranty in a Consumer Reports poll never used it. Most people who used the guarantee ended up spending more on repairs than they had originally saved.
Additional negatives include:
- Overlap: If you already have coverage from the manufacturer’s warranty or a mechanical breakdown insurance policy, you may not need the extended warranty. In that situation, Gillis claims that “the additional coverage is not worth the premium.”
- Exclusions: The fine language in every contract outlines how the warranty may be applied. For instance, the provider can refuse to pay for issues brought on by regular wear and tear or lower the claim settlement in light of your car’s depreciation.
- A percentage of the repair expense may be covered by some extended warranties. The remainder, along with a deductible, is your responsibility.
- Limitations: You might need to bring your automobile to a repair facility that has been approved by the warranty instead of choosing your own technician.
- In a Consumer Reports survey, 55% of participants who purchased an extended warranty didn’t actually use it.
How much are the additional warranties for Audi?
Audi extended warranties might cost different amounts depending on the dealership. Prices may also vary depending on the specific Audi model you choose. Online reviews from some consumers claim they spend about $800 a year for an Audi extended warranty. If you can secure this price, especially for bumper-to-bumper extended warranty coverage, it would be competitive with other extended warranty providers.
Audi warranty void due to exhaust?
I’ve never heard of someone having their warranty cancelled because they installed aftermarket exhaust. Many Audi dealers will gladly do an exhaust installation for you.
Of course, neither the exhaust itself nor any harm to other parts caused expressly by installing the exhaust will be covered.
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Does the extended warranty for Audi include brakes?
For up to four years or 60,000 miles, Audi Term Protection provides parts and labor coverage for worn components with no deductible during that period. 1 In this approach, we’ll repair worn-out components like brake pads, belts, and windshield wiper blades at no additional cost to you.