Mechanic for a 1997 Audi A6
Mechanic for the 1997 Audi A6: 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
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
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 1997 Audi A6 for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,340 |
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 1997 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 2 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 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (17), equipment (2) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V175000 | 1997-10-08 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| 97V115000 | 1997-07-22 | seat belts:rear/other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic for the 1997 Audi A6
The 1997 Audi A6 and mechanical repairs or maintenance: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Before the shop sees your A6
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the A6. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Under the hood: the 2.8L 6-cylinder and all-wheel drive.
Who does what
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Send a request
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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