Audi A4 

The Audi A4 is a reliable vehicle that, if maintained well, is a solid as used cars can get. The fit and finish are excellent, as well as the same system. It handles well, regardless of the season, and drives fast. With a sports suspension and a simple, yet classic style, the Audi A4 has enough flash that it stands out but doesn’t beg for attention.

This German luxury car may be harder to maintain, but it is well worth a drive.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi A4 (2001) and received a 4-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the A4, children less than 3 years of age should be facing the rear. After the age of three years, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

The Audi A4 is a relatively safe vehicle to drive. In a frontal impact crash, the driver receives good protection for their lower leg and head while just marginal protection for the rest of their body. The passenger receives all around good protection besides their chest and left leg. In a side impact crash, protection is good.

Maintenance & Repair Costs          

Repairs made to the Audi will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car

Service parts:                   £80 – £140             (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend Genuine or similar, such as Mann filters & Ford Genuine oil, for Ford.

Cam. Belt change:         £300 – £400   every 60,000mi

Cam belt kit:                   £100 – £130

Br. Disc & Pads ch.:       £110 – £190    (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic:                       £40 – £120

Labour rates:

• Independent:            £45 – £125 / hour

• Main dealer:             £175 – £235 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require an experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.  

Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.