Rust repair for a 1998 Audi A4
Rust repair for the 1998 Audi A4: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
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 1998 Audi A4 for rust repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $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 1998 Audi A4
- 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 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (141), engine and engine cooling (30) and suspension (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V471000 | 2022-07-01 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the... |
| 99V248000 | 1999-09-13 | steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. |
| 98V134000 | 1998-06-22 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your A4 and rust repair
Your 1998 Audi A4 and rust repair: what to send us, what it involves, and a car to drive meanwhile. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Your A4, up close
A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
What to send us
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. We confirm the price and the time with you before any work. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more.
A car while yours is in
Your rental can be waiting when you drop your car off. Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
When the car is ready
Waiting on parts is the most common reason a repair takes longer. Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule.
Keeping it that way
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels.
What to bring
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Ask any question you have before the work starts. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
What goes into a quote
A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work.
Send a request
Ask for a quote today; it is free.
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 1998 Audi A4
Can I rent a car while my 1998 Audi A4 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 1998 Audi A4?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.