Third year warranty

[john from Staffs]

My 2.0 TDI Avant 140 will be 2 years old in January, so I asked the Audi dealer how much it would cost to take out a third year of warranty for the car.

I was absolutely staggered to be told nearly £700. When she saw the look on my face the service representative said "of course you must realise that you have bought a premium car so you will attract premium prices for replacement parts".

As the owner of a Bentley, I am well inured to this, but also appreciate the fact that the bits on the Bentley last for a long time, as my car is 54 years old and has done more miles than the space shuttle. I was also too staggered to respond that as the Audi has only done 20,000 miles and is treated very carefully, I thought that they were on to a good bet.

What do you all think about 700 quid for a year's warranty, or should I put the money and the Audi towards a new VW Tiguan?

with best regards to the unwarranted out there

john from Staffs

[audiowner]

Welcome to the world of Audi's Warranty Costs

Put the 700 squid into Premium Bonds and hope you get lucky.

Never bothered before but probably will do on the S4 after 3 years, if I keep it that long.

Why do you want to do the warranty before the 3 years?

[Roley140]

I'm confused ? A new UK sourced Audi should have 3 years warranty anyway ?

[john from Staffs]

Thanks Roley, you're quite right. I mixed up the fact that the RAC membership lapses after 2 years, according to my warranty book. However, my local dealer thought the same as me and quoted me for a third year! I didn't buy, as I might have moments of stupidity, but they don't extend to the lock on my wallet.

With best regards to all you misers out there
john from Staffs

[Audi Queen]

audi warranty is three years however the first 2 years are unlimited mileage. the third year covers vehicle that have done under 60,000 miles.