HELP! Damage to lower front and bottom of 2011 Audi A4.
08-13-2017, 01:19 PM
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HELP! Damage to lower front and bottom of 2011 Audi A4.
Hi guys, first time on this forum and I know little to nothing about cars.
I own a 2011 Audi A4, I was driving at 3 am and didn't notice a medium sized tree blocking the road until it was to late. I hit it going about 15-20 mph. I assessed the damage and decided to make the mile drive home, with no issue. Damage was sustained below the car but does not extend upwards past the indent for the fog lights. The plastic plate under the car is hanging off from the back end, but seems to be still attached in most places from the front side. The right side of the car sustained more damage. I checked my coolant level and the reservoir is COMPLETELY empty. I checked the ground beneath the car and wasn't able to find the stereotypical pink/red liquid. The check coolant warning light is on as well as a tire pressure monitor light, however the tires all seem to be perfectly fine as far as I can see. The engine itself seems to be perfectly fine under the hood.
I've attached pictures so you guys don't only have to go off my ****ty description. I basically want to know if its safe to drive 3 miles to the mechanic, and if I can which precautions I would need to take. Also, any troubleshooting of what is actually wrong would be great!
I own a 2011 Audi A4, I was driving at 3 am and didn't notice a medium sized tree blocking the road until it was to late. I hit it going about 15-20 mph. I assessed the damage and decided to make the mile drive home, with no issue. Damage was sustained below the car but does not extend upwards past the indent for the fog lights. The plastic plate under the car is hanging off from the back end, but seems to be still attached in most places from the front side. The right side of the car sustained more damage. I checked my coolant level and the reservoir is COMPLETELY empty. I checked the ground beneath the car and wasn't able to find the stereotypical pink/red liquid. The check coolant warning light is on as well as a tire pressure monitor light, however the tires all seem to be perfectly fine as far as I can see. The engine itself seems to be perfectly fine under the hood.
I've attached pictures so you guys don't only have to go off my ****ty description. I basically want to know if its safe to drive 3 miles to the mechanic, and if I can which precautions I would need to take. Also, any troubleshooting of what is actually wrong would be great!
08-13-2017, 01:22 PM
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Hi guys, first time on this forum and I know little to nothing about cars.
I own a 2011 Audi A4, I was driving at 3 am and didn't notice a medium sized tree blocking the road until it was to late. I hit it going about 15-20 mph. I assessed the damage and decided to make the mile drive home, with no issue. Damage was sustained below the car but does not extend upwards past the indent for the fog lights. The plastic plate under the car is hanging off from the back end, but seems to be still attached in most places from the front side. The right side of the car sustained more damage. I checked my coolant level and the reservoir is COMPLETELY empty. I checked the ground beneath the car and wasn't able to find the stereotypical pink/red liquid. The check coolant warning light is on as well as a tire pressure monitor light, however the tires all seem to be perfectly fine as far as I can see. The engine itself seems to be perfectly fine under the hood.
I've attached pictures so you guys don't only have to go off my ****ty description. I basically want to know if its safe to drive 3 miles to the mechanic, and if I can which precautions I would need to take. Also, any troubleshooting of what is actually wrong would be great!
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I own a 2011 Audi A4, I was driving at 3 am and didn't notice a medium sized tree blocking the road until it was to late. I hit it going about 15-20 mph. I assessed the damage and decided to make the mile drive home, with no issue. Damage was sustained below the car but does not extend upwards past the indent for the fog lights. The plastic plate under the car is hanging off from the back end, but seems to be still attached in most places from the front side. The right side of the car sustained more damage. I checked my coolant level and the reservoir is COMPLETELY empty. I checked the ground beneath the car and wasn't able to find the stereotypical pink/red liquid. The check coolant warning light is on as well as a tire pressure monitor light, however the tires all seem to be perfectly fine as far as I can see. The engine itself seems to be perfectly fine under the hood.
I've attached pictures so you guys don't only have to go off my ****ty description. I basically want to know if its safe to drive 3 miles to the mechanic, and if I can which precautions I would need to take. Also, any troubleshooting of what is actually wrong would be great!
Attachment 88275
Attachment 88276
Attachment 88277
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08-14-2017, 05:15 AM
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It shouldn't have to be said, but if you don't have any coolant you should not drive it. If I were you I would take the bumper off and see if the radiator and connections are in tact. It doesn't take much to get the bumper off, only a few bolts, and your belly pan is pretty much off already. If your coolant dumps right out, trailer it.
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