Representative photoWindshield repair for a 1997 Audi A8
Windshield 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 windshield 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.
Windshield repair: the 1997 Audi A8
For windshield repair on the 1997 Audi A8, it starts with a short request: what it needs and when. A small chip in the windshield can often be repaired before it spreads into a crack.
Size and finish
Premium cars often have more trim and sensors to work around; mention any options in your request. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. Its length is 5.03 m, so it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Booking a time
Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate.
Need a car meanwhile?
A rental by the day keeps you moving while your car is in. Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
How long you are without it
If the car must stay overnight, we tell you before it comes in. You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work.
Looking after it afterwards
A repaired chip should not spread, but have any new crack looked at early. Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels.
How the price is set
Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. 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.
On the day
Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
Ready when you are
A person reads your request and replies with a price and a time.
Request windshield repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Windshield repair: the 1997 Audi A8
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Audi A8 is in for windshield 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 windshield 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).