Hit a truck tire on the way into work this morning. Advise please

[ERDOC59]

So I hit a huge truck tire at about 80MPH. Took off the lower part of the from bumper/spoiler, then I lost all my coolant and the temp got up to 260 before I got it home. Can't open the hood due to some damage.
Should I bring it to the body shop or Audi? I have an EPL tune and Ethanol mix in the tank. Should I return the ECU to stock? I won't be able to drive it to get new data on it. I also want to have them put on the RS6 grill (all my from sensors are toast).

I appreciate any advice, Thank you.

[RoverJoe]

I'd take it to a dealership for the mechanical side of the claim at least, better chance of things being done right than at a body shop. But call first, many dealers outsource body work, so they may not do it themselves anyway. ECU shouldn't matter, they have no reason to program it.

[ERDOC59]

Thank you

[Zlatanknowsbest]

I’m sorry for the accident. Why not call a tow truck to get it home?


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[ERDOC59]

Thanks but I made it back home, Pink fluid on the garage floor can't be good!

[Zlatanknowsbest]

I’d echo what was said before. Contact the dealer and have it towed there for damage assessment. Contact your insurance and start the process.

Do not drive it without coolant or a leak. Overheating an engine will cause you more heartache. Especially in the head gasket department. Depending on what the heads are made from. (Not sure if it’s aluminum on the B9) they can warp from the heat. That’s just more issues to deal with.


Did you have full coverage insurance? If so, you’re set.


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[ERDOC59]

Yep and thx. Called the Audi service and he said take it to the body shop so I had it towed.