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Audi A4 B8: Audi Care and Extended Warranty Information

Here's why purchasing additional coverage on your new or used B8 Audi A4 benefits you in both the short and long run.

By Charlie Gaston - March 28, 2016

This article applies to the B8 Audi A4 (2008-2015).

From rolling off the factory line to 50,000 miles on the odometer, your Audi A4 B8 will need regularly scheduled maintenance, including routine engine oil and filter changes, tire rotation, and other basic maintenance procedures. If you are not able, or are unwilling, to perform these and other basic procedures on your own, then purchasing Audi Care will be a sound investment for you and your car. Keep reading to learn more about Audi Care, as well as the extended warranty information that could help you to save big over the life of your Audi.

Audi Care
Figure 1. Audi Care is a sound investment for your A4 B8.

Audi A4 B8

Audi Care at a Glance

While you will receive a number of benefits from Audi Care, we'd like to take a moment to spotlight the most commonly talked about benefits: Prepaid maintenance every 10,000 miles that begins once you reach the 15,000 mile mark, and continues until the 45,000 mile mark; automatic reminders when it's time to make a new service appointment; a lock on all service costs, even if those costs go up at the local level; and an overall savings of 34%.

Audi Care is prepaid service program
Figure 2. Audi Care is a prepaid service program.

Audi Care: The Most Important Details

When it comes to Audi Care, there are just some details you will want to know. For instance, if you purchase the plan during the initial sale of your car, you can have the cost rolled into your regular monthly payments. If not, you will need to pay the full price all at once. No refunds are allowed; however, the coverage does stay with the vehicle for the life of the plan, without exception. Further, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized Audi dealer, not a privately owned garage.

Audi Care details
Figure 3. There are some details you will want to know.

Audi Pure Protection at a Glance

Audi Pure Protection is an extended warranty that covers your car, excluding wear and tear, over a specified period. Many Audi owners say the extended warranty is worth the price and recommend it to new car buyers seeking to protect their investment (i.e., their new Audi A4 B8). For approx. $3,000, you can obtain an additional seven years (or 100,000 miles) of extended warranty coverage. Certain services require a small deductible of $100 per incident.

Audi Pure Protection Plan
Figure 4. Learn the facts of the Audi Pure Protection Plan.

Common Questions

Have there been fluctuations in price?

As with any product or service on the market, the price could change. Contact your local Audi dealer to obtain a quote. The price is not negotiable, however. It is set by Audi.

Who is an ideal candidate for Audi Care?

Audi Care is a great investment for any Audi vehicle owner who intends to drive his or her car for at least the next four years or 50,000 miles.

What are typical savings on Audi Care?

Generally speaking, you could expect to save around $2,000 when using Audi's prepaid program.

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