Originally Posted by pwstein

Audi had the vehicle towed to a barge shipper and sent the A8 to Seattle, never to be seen again.

Originally Posted by twentysevenlitres

How funny is that!
Top secret seat heater failure!

Originally Posted by pwstein

Follow-up FYI

After Audi tech at dealer examined the burnt seats and sent info to Audi USA, I received a repurchase offer and accepted the terms. There was no explanation other than it was an act of 'good will'...

Originally Posted by pwstein

Will be looking for a replacement A8 over the winter and spring, so I'll be around.

Originally Posted by aTOMic*

It'd be rude, I guess, to ask exactly how much "good will" Audi bestowed upon you here... I'm betting high blue book?



D3? I highly recommend it, if one has the means (paraphrasing Ferris Bueller).

Keep us posted! I'm glad it worked out (and somewhat amazed at Audi's solution).

Tom

Originally Posted by pwstein

Thanks adjuster, was considering elaborating on the same subject.

In June I contacted Audi regarding the element issue and they gave me considerable confidence that if a dealer examined the seat damage and found it was a failure of the seat, not damage, Audi would replace the seat covers.

The problem, as mentioned earlier, is the distance, expense and effort to reach a dealer. Plus, the car would likely have to remain while seat covers are ordered, then installed.

If I could find Navy or Midnight Blue seat covers or even seat bottoms, I'm positive the price would be much cheaper than ferry round trip, 1500 driving miles, multiple overnights on road and week(s) on a buddy's couch. The parting out D2s of late have not been a match.

I never heard back from Shokan when I wrote them earlier this Summer... anyone know of a used parts seller that might pull covers and ship to AK. Bottoms could be shipped, entire seats might be getting expensive.

Is it possible to buy the seat cover in the right leather from Audi? It might end up being reasonable, considering.

Originally Posted by pwstein

chrisirwin66 - If you read below, you'll see that Audi claimed no responsibility but they did purchase my A8 from me. The seats were never repaired as they went away with the car. My suggestion would be to contact Audi USA about your problem, get a case #, and inform them that you will have an Audi dealer examine the seats and report back what they find.