Tire change for a 2012 Audi A8
Tire change for the 2012 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
- 11.1 to 14.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
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 2012 Audi A8 for tire change
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2012 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,886 | $5,076 |
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 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (4), air bags (2) and fuel/propulsion system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V619000 | 2016-08-24 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Tire change for the 2012 Audi A8
Tire change for the 2012 Audi A8: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Tires are swapped, balanced and checked for wear, and the shop sets its own price and time.
Your A8 and the shop
Tell the shop the tire size printed on the sidewall; it differs by trim. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power comes from the 4.2L 8-cylinder, driving through an 8-speed automatic.
What to send us
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Talking to the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Ready to ask?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request tire change
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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