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Mechanic for a 2008 Audi A3
Mechanic for the 2008 Audi A3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Station Wagons
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Audi A3 for mechanic
- Body: small station wagons (EPA size class).
2008 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,290 | $3,430 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Audi A3
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (24), power train (13) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V082000 | 2018-01-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the... |
| 16V079000 | 2016-02-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 09V377000 | 2009-09-30 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Audi A3: Mechanic
Your 2008 Audi A3 needs mechanical repairs or maintenance? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Before the shop sees your A3
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the A3. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
The steps
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Small things that help
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Send a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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