Audi Care discount
12-04-2013, 02:09 PM
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LOL! No, Al Serra VW on the north side actually. Didn't press them for prices on Adblue fill-ups and fuel filter changes (so one could compare apples-to-apples with Audicare), but thought I'd throw it out there as another avenue to at least consider if one forgot to make AudiCare part of the deal (like me). One would hope AudiCare's $820 price would beat VW's regular maintenance prices on a Touareg TDI. As for me, I plan to get a Ross-Tech VCDS cable and DIY the "Adapt learned (AdBlue) values" and run the fuel pumps myself for the fuel filter change. But heck, at $50 for an oil and filter change special, I can't touch that price as a DIY without a decent rebate on the oil...
12-05-2013, 06:07 AM
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I'm getting ready to pick up my new car in the next couple of days. I'm a DIY person as I've always done all of my own maintenance/repairs on BMW's once the warranty period lapsed. I already have a Ross cable that works for the TDI. With the 2.0 or 3.0 gas engines, the $820 is basically just for 4 oil changes and a couple of other minor items. However the TDI requires additional maintenance costs that almost make the $820 seem like a good deal. Here is my analysis of the parts cost alone for the TDI during the 45k miles:
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
12-05-2013, 06:43 AM
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I'm getting ready to pick up my new car in the next couple of days. I'm a DIY person as I've always done all of my own maintenance/repairs on BMW's once the warranty period lapsed. I already have a Ross cable that works for the TDI. With the 2.0 or 3.0 gas engines, the $820 is basically just for 4 oil changes and a couple of other minor items. However the TDI requires additional maintenance costs that almost make the $820 seem like a good deal. Here is my analysis of the parts cost alone for the TDI during the 45k miles:
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
12-05-2013, 07:07 AM
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You mentioned you've done your own service after the warranty expires. If you were planning having the dealer do the service during the warranty period, that's roughly for the same amount of time as Audi Care. So, if you add the parts and labor you would have the dealer do anyway during the first 4 years or 45K, it's a much bigger savings over the cost of AC.
12-05-2013, 07:47 AM
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Here's an Audi Care analysis I posted last year:
http://wiki.audiworld.com/index.php/...ctive_Analysis
12-05-2013, 08:21 AM
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I'm getting ready to pick up my new car in the next couple of days. I'm a DIY person as I've always done all of my own maintenance/repairs on BMW's once the warranty period lapsed. I already have a Ross cable that works for the TDI. With the 2.0 or 3.0 gas engines, the $820 is basically just for 4 oil changes and a couple of other minor items. However the TDI requires additional maintenance costs that almost make the $820 seem like a good deal. Here is my analysis of the parts cost alone for the TDI during the 45k miles:
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
Oil and filters (4 changes) $320
Ad Blue 150
Fuel Filters (2) 80
Cabin Filters (2) 40
Brake fluid changes 50
Total $640
If this is parts alone, seems like a pretty sweet deal to get the labor thrown in for <$200. Am I missing something?
Edit: Adblue runs around $12 for 2.5 gal. Recently bought a 6-pk of Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W-30 on Amazon for $45. I also get a 10% discount through our school's SCRIP program, so that takes it to $40.50. Then signed up for pennzoilwarranty.com to get their $25 rebate. Plan to sign up my wife's Ford for the same deal just to get the cheap oil. (FWIW: price now $48 on Amazon). So my first 12 quarts will cost around $34. Will need 2 more quarts to complete the second oil change, but lots of time to deal with that. People on the 'net have also reported occasionally getting great deals on Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 at PepBoys. So bottom line is it's a PITA to save money vs AC. For the vast majority, AudiCare is the way to go...
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12-05-2013, 09:35 AM
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Huh. I don't know why I didn't even think about negotiating on Audi Care. I passed on it because I figure I'll do most things myself, ordering parts from ECS and if I decide to go with the dealer, I don't think everything will cost $800+. I did however buy the 7/70000 extended warranty.
12-05-2013, 10:17 AM
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12-05-2013, 10:58 AM
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12-05-2013, 04:29 PM
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That's a good breakdown. I can save on the oil and Adblue, not much else. AC's a good deal and there's no issues with maintaining warranty. Also the dealer will then do oil top-offs for free.
Edit: Adblue runs around $12 for 2.5 gal. I'll probably only evacuate the tank every other time, and of course only buy it at the time I need it due to shelf life concerns. Recently bought a 6-pk of Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W-30 on Amazon for $45. I also get a 10% discount through our school's SCRIP program, so that takes it to $40.50. Then signed up for pennzoilwarranty.com to get their $25 rebate. Plan to sign up my wife car for the same deal. (FWIW: price now $48 on Amazon). So my first 12 quarts will cost around $34. Will need 2 more quarts to complete the second oil change, but lots of time to deal with that. People on the 'net have also reported occasionally getting great deals on Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 at PepBoys. So bottom line is it's a PITA to save money, but worth it to me. For the vast majority, AudiCare is the way to go...
Edit: Adblue runs around $12 for 2.5 gal. I'll probably only evacuate the tank every other time, and of course only buy it at the time I need it due to shelf life concerns. Recently bought a 6-pk of Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W-30 on Amazon for $45. I also get a 10% discount through our school's SCRIP program, so that takes it to $40.50. Then signed up for pennzoilwarranty.com to get their $25 rebate. Plan to sign up my wife car for the same deal. (FWIW: price now $48 on Amazon). So my first 12 quarts will cost around $34. Will need 2 more quarts to complete the second oil change, but lots of time to deal with that. People on the 'net have also reported occasionally getting great deals on Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 at PepBoys. So bottom line is it's a PITA to save money, but worth it to me. For the vast majority, AudiCare is the way to go...