tony7314

Hey guys,

Really digging being part of this forum/community, I'm learning so much everyday. I am picking up my car tomorrow and I was presented with some options from my dealer that I would love your expertise on. For some background, I am a first time new car owner, plan on having my S6 for a long time, and drive in New England (harsh weather and bad roads/potholes). Anyhow, the search functionality doesn't work today for some reason so I couldn't search to find relevant information. Most of you guys will realize this is pretty novice stuff, especially when guys are talking about tuning their S6's, but I don't have any where else to go to for advice, so many thanks in advance. I have no experience with any of the companies/services listed below, but they are the options I was presented with. Hope this can serve as a guide for future first time S6 buyers one day as well.

Tony
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1. Audi Care - **Already purchased this, seemed like a no brainer**
2. Simoniz - $695 - "Interior and Exterior protection that includes fabris, paint and vinyl/leather protection." **Sounds decent enough, but again, no experience with this company/service. How reliable will the coverage be? This is truly a concern I should have?**
3. CareGard Wheel and Tire - $995 for five year coverage - "Repairs or replaces tire and wheel due to damage from road hazards" **This sounds like an amazing deal. for $995 I potentially get any dents from potholes covered. Thoughts?**
4. LoJack - $695 ($995 for Early Warning) - "Police stolen vehicle recovery system that uses a hidden transceiver to send a signal to police that allows them to track and recover your vehicle" **Will pass on this**
5. MaxGuard - $395 for one year coverage ($695 for five years) - "Paintless dent removal that restores dings, dents and creases. Interior appearance care covers the repairs of damage to the interior cabin area"
6. Vehicle Protection Plan **Pass because I am looking at the extended warranty option. I know it's a broad topic, but general thoughts on this? Again, no search working tonight"
7. VentureShield - $695 - "Protects high-impacted painted surfaces. Lifetime warranty against peeling, discoloration, and fading" **Sounds decent enough, probably my second favorite option to CareGard if that turns out to be a reliable service/company"

Thanks again,

Tony

tenspeed

1. Audi care - get it if you are having the dealer do your service
2. No
3. Maybe depending on if you have 20" wheels and your road conditions.
4. No
5. No
6. No
7. Yes if applied at the shop of your choice.

s5blitzer

+1

RettlerT

Question on Audi Care: My understanding is it covers the Sched. Maint. costs for the 15,25,35 & 45K service and costs around $850. Is there anything scheduled other than Oil and Filters on those services?

RFS

15, 25, 35, 45...or every 12 months, whichever comes first.

tenspeed

Here's a link to a snagit7 thread that should be a sticky - https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2842903

RettlerT

I think that link covers an A4 (2.0, CVT). Does anyone have the specific requirements for the S6 at those services? I'm picking up mine next week and I'd opt out if it only covers oil and filters.

s5blitzer

For 2013 scheduled maintenance.

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/13...2013_%20J2.pdf

Regards!

RettlerT

Thanks S5blitzer, It looks like oil and filter except at 35k when they change the air filter, Ribbed V Belt, spark plugs and trans fluid. That would add up at a dealer. But not sure it's worth the ~$850 up front.

nobbyv

Tony,
For the clear bra, call Rick at Unique Car Care in Wakefield. Best detailer on the East Coast.
Josh