Mechanic for a 2004 Audi A8
Mechanic for the 2004 Audi A8: 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
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.19 m
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 2004 Audi A8 for mechanic
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a8 l 4dr sedan awd and a8 l w12 4dr sedan awd.
2004 Audi A8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A8 L 4dr Sedan Awd | A8 L W12 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.19 m (204 in) | 5.19 m (204 in) |
| Width | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.07 m (121 in) | 3.07 m (121 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) | 2,145 kg (4,729 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2004 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 visibility (6), vehicle speed control (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V324000 | 2006-08-31 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the A8
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 2004 Audi A8, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. 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. Its powertrain is the 4.2L 8-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
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. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Talk to a person
A request is free and gets a reply 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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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