What to Look out for with an Audi Service
If you own a high-value car such as an Audi, it’s worth ensuring that it is maintained properly to ensure optimium perfomance. A regular Audi service is a good way to ensure trouble-free motoring. Also, a fully stamped service book will help to maintain the value of your car.
Audi garages and independent specialist garages provide a high standard of servicing. To guarantee the best service, it is important to go to a reputable garage that uses genuine OE (Original Equipment) car parts. This also guarantees that any warranty is protected. To have Audi specialist technicians is also important. They will have had comprehensive training and will have the technical knowledge and expertise to work on your car. Not only that, specialist Audi technicians will also be able to forecast any possible problems with your car because of the experience and knowledge they have. THey will also be able to inform you of when you are likely to require a new cam belt or replacement tyres based on your car usage and mileage. This can help you plan your Audi service and maintenance costs in advance.
There is a range of Audi services available. You can choose to have a full service or an interim service if you use your car frequently and drive a high amount of mileage. You could also have a time and distance service, or a variable service. A time and distance service is a fixed interval service, so for instance, at every 10,000 miles or at 18 months, whatever comes first, you will need your car serviced. A variable Audi service is when the car sensors that are located in the Audi engine and on certain car components will alert you to when servicing is needed. This will appear as a warning light on the driver’s information panel in the car. Check your Audi handbook for more details of what these lights mean.
Some garages can book as service as you wait, whilst with others you would need to book your car in advance. Make sure that they only use genuine Audi parts, as these will also be guaranteed, some for up to two years. Some garages also offer value-added services such as collection and delivery of your vehicle, full guarantee of workmanship, a free valet, free MOT or a courtesy car while your car is being serviced. It pays to shop around and find the best deals to service your Audi.
When you come to pay for your Audi service, this can be of some concern if it costs more than you are prepared for. However, some garages offer a service payment plan, which allows you to pay a fixed monthly amount based upon the number of services that you want to include. This helps with budgeting for your Audi service costs and helps to spread the cost of servicing your car.