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- Automatic
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Rust repair for a 2012 Audi A3
Rust repair for the 2012 Audi A3: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Station Wagons
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2012 Audi A3 for rust repair
- Body: small station wagons (EPA size class).
2012 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 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$3,000 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $3,394 | $3,430 | $3,500 |
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 2012 Audi A3
- NHTSA lists 4 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 (31), electrical system (6) and exterior lighting (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V862000 | 2019-12-04 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring... |
| 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. |
| 11V490000 | 2011-10-03 | fuel system, diesel | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair for the 2012 Audi A3
Need rust repair for your 2012 Audi A3? Tell us about the car and when suits you. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Your A3, up close
A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a quote
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected.
Need a car meanwhile?
Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Planning around the work
You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work. If you need the car back by a date, say so and we plan for it.
Looking after it afterwards
If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us. Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish.
A few things first
If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule.
What goes into a quote
The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail. We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job. Older paint or heavy wear can mean more preparation before the main work.
Ready when you are
A short request is all it takes to get a price for your car.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2012 Audi A3
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Audi A3 is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2012 Audi A3?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.