A followup call to the dealer and the technicians insisted that no damage was done to the quattro AWD system, otherwise it would have shown up already. Since I couldn't prove any damage was done, all I could do is to make them write a note on the work order/invoice stating that the car was towed in with the rear wheels on the ground. In case failure of the quattro system might happen in the near future, I have written confirmation that it is through no fault of my own.<p>I am aware that the owner's manual specifically stated that quattros should be transported on flatbeds only, should this be technically true only for automatics/tiptronics but Audi avoided the confusion by not saying which transmission? But then again, the owner's manual also says "practically all aftermarket parts are evil and you will ruin your Audi and void your warranty blah blah blah..."<p>Still waiting for my car on a stupid water pump... (unrelated repair)<p>Wong from North<br>98 A4 1.8TqMS<br>

... and it was a short distance and at low speeds and the car was in neutral then you can get away with it, but I wouldn't suggest it. I have sent the guy back to get a flatbed before, and that was on a pre-torsen quattro.<p>Sounds like you're OK, but tranny bearings are really expensive.<p>Todd W

If you were to file a case against the tow company, you must do it within 3 months of the incident. So, if your quattro system was damaged, you must find it soon because you won't be able to prove it was the tow company's fault...

Jason,<p>Where did you come up with three months as the cut-off point? Especially without knowing where Wong From North lives, I don't think you can say that.<br>If there is some specific reason you think that's the rule, let us know. <p>Miles

I don't know if you read his last posting which was archived today...<p>But, I was stating that he should, if there was damage, go after the tow company. I mentioned that each licensed tow company has insurance for this reason. If he files suit then he must try to before the three month mark because thats the limitation the insurance company sets for something like this. Granted, I can only speak of policy in Michigan, but in genaral, it may be a good guidline to use for any other state. Not that it wouldn't be worth trying after the three month mark, but I know that it would be much harder to get an insurance company to settle any time after. Basically, it would not be likely for an insurance company to pay a claim made three months after that fact...

I see what you're saying, but I don't know if it applies here. For example, if a tow company comes and picks up my car and dents the bumper, then the damage is obvious and I should bring whatever claim I have in a short period of time. Of course, this depends on whatever the applicable statute is-- not the insurance company's "policy."<p>But, if the damage is something that doesn't manifest itself until later, then I could bring my claim within a period of time after I discover the damage. I'm not precluded just because the damage didn't become apparent until after three months, or whatever the cut-off is.<p>I just don't think Wong should necessarily be freaked out about his transmission breaking in four months, and not being able to do anything about it. He might want to talk to a lawyer from wherever he lives to be sure, but I would doubt if that was the case.<p>Miles