AJN334

I took the car in to get a few things fixed, maintenance, and to do an alignment. I was told by a rep that when they went to do the alignment they noticed the tie rod ends are faulty and said they can't do the alignment without replacing them. They want $595 for the tie rod ends. Is this right?

IBG

PureMS is your friend, should be <$100, very easy DIY.

RKA

If the tie rod ends are bad, any alignment they do is subject to error based on how bad the tie rods are, and you'll need to do another alignment when you get the tie rods replaced as well. Best to do it all at once...now or later...preferably before you screw up the tires.

Black Sunshine

Most likely will need alignment though...

AJN334

Aren't the tie rods usually under warrenty? Also wasn't there a recall on them a while back?

RKA

Some people (very rare) have managed to get their tie rods repaired under the 4 yr 50K warranty. None have had the tie rods covered under Audi Assured (addt'l 2 yr/100K warranty for certified cars).

In general, I would be prepared for "it's not covered".

IBG

so $250 max.

AJN334

thanks for the info...

Troll2

should be warranteed because they're pieces of ****e.

AudiS4inCT

something like $300 to replace the bad tie rod end. Instead I ordered 2 of the Lemforder ones from PureMS. I got a quote of $400 to install the 2 so I put them in myself. When I was replacing them I found that both were finished.

Had the dealer do the alignment and fix a loose seat and when I got the car back my air bag light was on and the car would always veer to the left with the wheel centered but that is just another sloppy dealer story.