HELP! Audi Care Plan w/ new car purchase...

[slakr4]

Hey everyone, I am about to pick up a 08 A4 this week and need some info on the Audi Care Plan. I did a search but couldn't really find anything for New car purchases. I know that it covers the 15k, 25k, 35k, and 45k service's. I am not mechanically inclined so I wouldn't be able to do them myself. Thus I would be getting them done at the dealership or private shop.

My question is: Is it worth it for $590 or would I be able to get each service done for cheaper somewhere else? Thanks.

Also, does anyone know what's done during each of these services visits? TIA

-Nik (Soon to be a first time Audi Owner)

[teknikk7]

Have them throw it in for free and be done with it.

[muffinman]

I got it for peace of mind. You got a nice, new car - what's $600 more dollars?

Oh, and congrats on the new purchase

[chilledaudi]

Hey everyone, I am about to pick up a 08 A4 this week and need some info on the Audi Care Plan. I did a search but couldn't really find anything for New car purchases. I know that it covers the 15k, 25k, 35k, and 45k service's. I am not mechanically inclined so I wouldn't be able to do them myself. Thus I would be getting them done at the dealership or private shop.

My question is: Is it worth it for $590 or would I be able to get each service done for cheaper somewhere else? Thanks.

Also, does anyone know what's done during each of these services visits? TIA

-Nik (Soon to be a first time Audi Owner)


Is it worth it for $590...example: Mercedes Benz service A. = $229 service B. = $429 thats your first two services and your already over the $590 dollars Audi is charging for four.

[polyconsoler]

I cannot stress this enough. GET THE AUDI CARE PLAN. It will actually SAVE you money in the long run. Plus if thrown into your car payment its like an extra dollar month. Its stupid not to get it.

[autoverruckt]

Yes it's worth it. An oil change alone at my dealership for my car is $90. Your price is fair. Mine tried to hit me for $800 and I talked it down to $600.

[teknikk7]

Mine tried to hit me up too. I said give it to me or I am going elsewhere, needless to say they obliged.

[slakr4]

Thanks for all the help everyone!!

teknikk7- Its going to be hard for me to get them to throw it in for free...its an 08 model and I already put down a security deposit on the car.

muffinman- Thanks for all the help you've been giving me...with the numbers you sent me it has helped a lot.

Do you guys think I could still get them to throw it in, even though I already put down a deposit...?

[LampyB]

If you decide to walk can you get your security deposit back? If you can, and there's another Audi dealership within a reasonable distance I'd try to get it for free. The worst that can happen is they'll say no, and you threaten to walk and then see what happens.

LampyB.

[muffinman]

No problem.. I wouldn't bother going through the hassle of getting your deposit back, going to a different dealership, renegotiating just for a *chance* of saving $500-600. Like someone said above, it's only like an extra $10 / mo. if you're financing your car.

Anyway, looks like you got the hard part done and over with - enjoy your ride

[marty was here]

look get the program, its like doing a girl u dont know, its always better to have protection

[chilledaudi]

According to Kelly Blue Book an A4 sedan 2.0T with Quattro and auto trans has a invoice of $30,791 with no other options. So if your paying sticker price for it the dealership is already making at the least $3 grand off of you, the least they can do is float you the $590 bucks for the service plan. By the way for future reference the Audi site says that is the correct price, so those dealerships trying to charge more are probably sticking it to you in other areas as well, buyer beware.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/Owners/Audi_Care_Plan.html

[slakr4]

chilledaudi- I'm getting the car for $400 over invoice. Plus the normal dealer $300 fee b.s. and $170 for registration.

marty From Dvag- Haha. Thats a new way to look at it! Lol

[chilledaudi]

chilledaudi- I'm getting the car for $400 over invoice. Plus the normal dealer $300 fee b.s. and $170 for registration.

marty From Dvag- Haha. Thats a new way to look at it! Lol

You got a great deal then, I wouldn't worry about the $590 bucks and just pay it ha ha...congrats!

[killahb36]

question for all, what about a person like myself who may do a 10k lease. Even for 3 years, I will only hit the 5k 15k and 25k service intervals does that total more then $590 thanks all for the help.......

[killahb36]

bump....... [;)]

[marty was here]

each oil change is what 100-150? plus any filters or whatever

look ur better of being a protected, condoms are cheap, and think of all the money they save ya

[killahb36]

"Audi Care covers the manufacturer-required regularly scheduled maintenance services at 15,000 miles, 25,000 miles, 35,000 miles, and 45,000 miles, or 5 years from the original vehicle in-service date, whichever comes first.
* The cost of Audi Care at the time of the new vehicle purchase or within 12 months or 12,000 miles is $590 MSRP"

so the first 5k service is not covered by this plan???????[:(]

[Raistlin]

"Audi Care covers the manufacturer-required regularly scheduled maintenance services at 15,000 miles, 25,000 miles, 35,000 miles, and 45,000 miles, or 5 years from the original vehicle in-service date, whichever comes first.
* The cost of Audi Care at the time of the new vehicle purchase or within 12 months or 12,000 miles is $590 MSRP"

so the first 5k service is not covered by this plan???????[:(]

The first 5k service is included in the MSRP of the car itself. If you look at the window sticker first 5k service is on there.

[chilledaudi]

The first 5k service is included in the MSRP of the car itself. If you look at the window sticker first 5k service is on there.

Yes but I do believe that the free 5k service doesn't cover the oil change, thats extra..I could be wrong, but Mercedes does the same thing and all that first 5k service consists of is them going around the car and making sure all the bolts haven't fallen off ha ha ha I'm kidding about the bolts..but its mainly just a check of things.

[Raistlin]

I am pretty sure that it is the actual 5k service. I will check my sticker tonight when I get home.

Update

Under Warranty/Maintenance
"-12 Month/5,000 mile (whichever occurs first) NO CHARGE first scheduled maintenace"

[boostedsline]

Even if you have to pay for it, get it. Plus they take of your first alignment and that is $100 by itself. It's worth every penny.

[mingyuchung]

sorry im new to audi... what's audi care plan? the dealer didnt mention anything about audi care plan.

[Raistlin]

sorry im new to audi... what's audi care plan? the dealer didnt mention anything about audi care plan.

It is a plan you buy for $599 that includes scheduled maintenance for the first 4 yrs or 50k miles.

Like we used to get for free with the car but now they charge for this.

[mingyuchung]

are u serious...so its worth it to get it...my dealer didnt offer me this..

[kdawgg]

my dealer offered me this, but didnt really explain its benefits. and also i had my mind set to "dont purchase any extras!" so i declined when they offered me. however, now that i know more about it, i wish i had got it with my financing

[loucura]

Besides scheduled maintenance, what else does it cover? please share your experiences with audi care.

[Raistlin]

my dealer offered me this, but didnt really explain its benefits. and also i had my mind set to "dont purchase any extras!" so i declined when they offered me. however, now that i know more about it, i wish i had got it with my financing

I think you can still purchase it, call your salesman/dealer and see what they say.

[chilledaudi]

my dealer offered me this, but didnt really explain its benefits. and also i had my mind set to "dont purchase any extras!" so i declined when they offered me. however, now that i know more about it, i wish i had got it with my financing

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/Owners/Audi_Care_Plan.html

* The cost of Audi Care at the time of the new vehicle purchase or within 12 months or 12,000 miles is $590 MSRP

You got 12 months or 12k miles to decide. Also noticed that is says it covers the 15k 25k 35k and 45k services, so the above mentioned 5k service most likely doesn't include an oil change if they are using 15k service intervals. I wonder if there are any service techs that could give us info on that, because I know most manufacturers use "break in oil" and usually recommend changing it shortly after taking ownership of the vehicle.

[Raistlin]

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/Owners/Audi_Care_Plan.html

* The cost of Audi Care at the time of the new vehicle purchase or within 12 months or 12,000 miles is $590 MSRP

You got 12 months or 12k miles to decide. Also noticed that is says it covers the 15k 25k 35k and 45k services, so the above mentioned 5k service most likely doesn't include an oil change if they are using 15k service intervals. I wonder if there are any service techs that could give us info on that, because I know most manufacturers use "break in oil" and usually recommend changing it shortly after taking ownership of the vehicle.

I think the included 5k service with purchase of car does include oil change. If you look at Audi Care, it is every 10k miles so that would mean the first maint at 5k would most likely include oil change. I am pretty sure my salesman said the 5k service is an oil change.

[chilledaudi]

I think the included 5k service with purchase of car does include oil change. If you look at Audi Care, it is every 10k miles so that would mean the first maint at 5k would most likely include oil change. I am pretty sure my salesman said the 5k service is an oil change.

Ha ha so it is 10k..me and my fuzzy math. That would make more sense.[wrench]

[kdawgg]

I think you can still purchase it, call your salesman/dealer and see what they say.

i know i can purchase it but they cant add it to my financing

[DeMOROlized]

Yes but I do believe that the free 5k service doesn't cover the oil change, thats extra..I could be wrong, but Mercedes does the same thing and all that first 5k service consists of is them going around the car and making sure all the bolts haven't fallen off ha ha ha I'm kidding about the bolts..but its mainly just a check of things.

Sorry but you are wrong. The entire 5k maintenance service, including the oil change, is free of charge.

[chilledaudi]

Sorry but you are wrong. The entire 5k maintenance service, including the oil change, is free of charge.

Yeah kinda figured that out with everyones help here. Big thanks to the board and its members. It's great that Audi is doing that, as mentioned above, Mercedes doesn't do that. Their free first service is basically a look over, check drivetrain, tire pressure, coolant levels ect. It's still a great deal for the Care Plan though, the service techs at MB would be having heart attacks if I got out of there paying 600 bucks for four servicings ha ha.

[Raistlin]

i know i can purchase it but they cant add it to my financing

Yeah, I didn't realize that you said that in your post. They definately can't add to ur financing. Still would be worth buying.

[UrKurt]

I wonder if there are any service techs that could give us info on that, because I know most manufacturers use "break in oil" and usually recommend changing it shortly after taking ownership of the vehicle.

Sorry for backtracking here. I'm not a service tech, though I did look into this. Audi does not use "break-in oil" per-say, of course they use the standard vw 502.00 oil (a synthetic, I might add), but the car ships with some magical additive out of the factory. Synthetics won't wear an engine much, so maybe it's sand? [cool] What puts my mind at ease waiting for 5k miles for service is that the B7 takes 7 quarts of oil! My e30 only took 4.5 on a change, and that was a 6-cyl.

BTW, an oil change is actually $125 at my dealer, which is 1/2 hour service, 7 quarts of 5W-40, and a filter.

[FD3SR2]

Does the Audi Care cover stuff like wiper inserts and brake pads? From reading the Audi link, it does not appear that Audi Care is as comprehensive as BMW's Maintenance plan.

BTW, thanks for the info UrKurt. I was wondering if we should get the oil changed sooner on our new 07 A4 2.0T.

[4-tified]

chilledaudi- I'm getting the car for $400 over invoice. Plus the normal dealer $300 fee b.s. and $170 for registration.

marty From Dvag- Haha. Thats a new way to look at it! Lol

It's a B7 2008, not a big demand right now for the last model year.
You should go for at least $500 over invoice including the ad fees.
Heck, I'd shoot for $500 under invoice first.

$170 for documentation, or for state registration?
If you are paying anymore than $50 for the paperwork then you are sucker.
DEMAND the plan or walk.
You can walk at anytime before you actually sign the purchase papers.
A deposit is refundable. Even if you ordered the car, you are not obligated to buy it until you sign the purchase agreement with ALL the numbers fully disclosed including finance charges and all. If you did sign that document, then let this be a lesson for next time. [:p]

[4-tified]

Sorry for backtracking here. I'm not a service tech, though I did look into this. Audi does not use "break-in oil" per-say, of course they use the standard vw 502.00 oil (a synthetic, I might add), but the car ships with some magical additive out of the factory. Synthetics won't wear an engine much, so maybe it's sand? [cool] What puts my mind at ease waiting for 5k miles for service is that the B7 takes 7 quarts of oil! My e30 only took 4.5 on a change, and that was a 6-cyl.

BTW, an oil change is actually $125 at my dealer, which is 1/2 hour service, 7 quarts of 5W-40, and a filter.

Manufacturers do use a "break in" oil. However, the oil that is used in break in is the first oil fill of the engines new life. That oil is used to break in the engine when it's first started after manufacturing. The majority of "break in" occurs at that moment. The engine is fired up, warmed up, and then revved to redline. I'm not exact on how long it's run.
After that the break oil is drained and the engine is filled with "factory fill", which is typically the same oil any owner can buy for their oil changes.

The oil that's in the engine when you buy the new car is designed to be run in that engine for the specified duration. These engines are tested with the factory fill and it's many engineers opinion that those particles that are in that oil are beneficial to the final "break in" or "honing". That's why most engines "loosen" up or "open up" as they wear in. That parts mate to the desired tolerances so that you get the best power and mileage from the engine. Most new engines don't produce their best MPG or best HP/torque as they are tight from the assembly.
That's a big reason why I wait to change the factory fill until the manufacturers recommended interval. Change too soon and you may not get the needed benefits from that factory fill, and you're engine could take much more time to develop it's full potential.

Most modern engines do just fine with synthetics as factory fill due to exacting building tolerances that weren't as easily accomplished back in the "hot rod" days.

[4-tified]

It is a plan you buy for $599 that includes scheduled maintenance for the first 4 yrs or 50k miles.

Like we used to get for free with the car but now they charge for this.

Well, that's not 100% true, because Audi actually lowered the price of the A4 as well. MB did the same when they took their maintenance plan away too.
Nothing is free in the world of auto sales. [:)]