Scratch repair for a 1997 Audi A4
Scratch repair for the 1997 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
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.52 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 A4 for scratch repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
- 10 bodies this year: a4 4dr sedan 1.8t, a4 4dr sedan 1.8t fwd, a4 4dr sedan 1.8t quattro, a4 4dr sedan 2.8, a4 4dr sedan 2.8 fwd, a4 4dr sedan 2.8 quattro, a4 4dr sedan fwd 1.8t, a4 4dr sedan fwd 2.8, a4 4dr sedan quattro 1.8t and a4 4dr sedan quattro 2.8.
1997 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 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) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) |
| Width | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) |
| Height | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) | 1,590 kg (3,505 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 A4
- NHTSA lists 5 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 98 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (34), suspension (19) and service brakes (16). 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... |
| 06V403000 | 2006-10-23 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 00V317000 | 2000-10-11 | electrical system:ignition:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 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. |
| 97V115000 | 1997-07-22 | seat belts:rear/other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The work on your A4
CarmaCars takes requests for scratch repair on the 1997 Audi A4, and rents you a car while yours is in. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
Size and finish
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. NHTSA lists it at 4.52 m long. It fits most condo and driveway spots. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a quote
We confirm the price and the time with you before any work. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time.
Stay on the road
A rental means the work does not stop your week. A rental by the day covers the time your car is in. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
A few things first
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
Looking after it afterwards
Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint. If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us.
How long it takes
We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
How the price is set
Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one. The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match.
Your move
Book the work with a short request, and add a rental if you need one.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 1997 Audi A4
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Audi A4 is in for scratch 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 scratch repair for my 1997 Audi A4?
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 A4?
a4 4dr sedan 1.8t: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan 1.8t fwd: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan 1.8t quattro: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan 2.8: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan 2.8 fwd: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan 2.8 quattro: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan fwd 1.8t: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan fwd 2.8: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan quattro 1.8t: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high; a4 4dr sedan quattro 2.8: 4.52 m long, 1.73 m wide, 1.42 m high (NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications).