mountainsean

First-time Audi owner here (2015 Q5 3.0T, CPO) and debating the purchase of AudiCare Select ($769 MSRP) for the 35k/45k service intervals. Based on the required services listed here, it seems like I'm mainly paying for an oil change and then a bunch of visual inspections, topping off of fluids, and not much else. The 3.0 Q5 doesn't even need spark plugs until 55k. I'll be doing the sunroof recall at the same time so I don't even need that lube service. Am I missing something or are they really charging ~ $375 for an oil change and a once-over? I know I can go elsewhere as long as I document it well, and I just might, but in your experience will I encounter any hassles with potential future CPO warranty claims? Are there other good reasons to cough up that kind of cash - i.e. are there special Audi quirks that need to be dealt with?

I'm comfortable topping off fluids, changing engine and cabin air filters, wipers, etc. myself. I don't feel like messing with the actual oil change so I'd take it to a shop for that and any additional inspections needed. But I'd like to hear whether people generally just pay the premium and chalk it up to the price of owning an Audi or whether most feel like it's not worth it.

Thanks,
Sean

MurrayA4

No mountainsean save your cash and spend it on something you're allowed to buy in Co.That's unless you like waiting in a fancy waiting room with free coffee and cookies.
You can have all necessary tasks performed at a good independant for < half.

plat27265

+1. If you want to save some money, you can have an independent Audi specialist do the maintenance services for less money. However, be sure to keep a detailed record of these services done by others. You may need to submit them to Audi for any warranty related claims since the Audi system will not have a record of your car having gone through the regular maintenance services.

newmoon

This is what the maintenance schedule calls for:

35,000 miles
- oil and filter change
- cabin air filter

45,000 miles
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid change (every 2 years)

You could just get an oil change for around $160 at the dealer or DIY ($30-50 for oil, $10 filter).

The cabin air filter costs $15 (Mann CUK 2450) and is behind the glove box, above the foot well.

I get an independent mechanic to do my brake fluid change for $120.

Kelvin3579

Luxury car will come with luxury services *_*
You can tell dealer that you only want to change oil and don't need anything else.


I like to bring my car to dealer because they can check my car and provide a list of " Need to be done list" or if something go wrong and it under warranty they will take care for free