Mechanic for a 2005 Audi A8
Mechanic for the 2005 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 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.06 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 2005 Audi A8 for mechanic
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2005 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $5,496 |
| Dimension | A8 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.06 m (199 in) |
| Width | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.44 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.94 m (116 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,945 kg (4,288 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 2005 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (3), electrical system (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). 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.
Mechanic for the 2005 Audi A8
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2005 Audi A8, we connect you with a trusted shop. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
About your A8
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 8-cylinder. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Under the hood: the 4.2L 8-cylinder and all-wheel drive.
How we help
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Car care, briefly
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Let us know
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
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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