Rust repair for a 1997 Audi A8
Rust repair for the 1997 Audi A8: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 5.03 m
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 1997 Audi A8 for rust repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a8 4dr sedan 3.7 fwd and a8 4dr sedan 4.2 quattro.
1997 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A8 4dr Sedan 3.7 Fwd | A8 4dr Sedan 4.2 Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.03 m (198 in) | 5.03 m (198 in) |
| Width | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) |
| Height | 1.44 m (57 in) | 1.44 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.88 m (113 in) | 2.88 m (113 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) | 1,770 kg (3,902 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 1997 Audi A8
- 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 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (4), vehicle speed control (2) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V397000 | 2008-08-14 | power train:automatic transmission | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK. |
| 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Audi A8: Rust repair
Here is how we handle rust repair for the 1997 Audi A8: the request, the work and a car to drive meanwhile. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. At 5.03 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
Getting a price
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. You can add a rental to the same request.
A car while yours is in
Your rental can be waiting when you drop your car off. A rental by the day keeps you moving while your car is in. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
A few things first
Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
Aftercare
New paint needs time to harden fully; ask us when it is safe to wash and wax. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
What affects the price
Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one. If you only need part of the work, say so and we quote that part.
Planning around the work
Most small jobs fit within a day; larger ones are booked over several days. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
Talk to a person
Book the work and a rental in one request.
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 1997 Audi A8
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Audi A8 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 1997 Audi A8?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
How big is the 1997 Audi A8?
a8 4dr sedan 3.7 fwd: 5.03 m long, 1.88 m wide, 1.44 m high; a8 4dr sedan 4.2 quattro: 5.03 m long, 1.88 m wide, 1.44 m high (NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications).