Audi A4 2008 – 16 Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

Audi A4

is a fun, confident, and stable car right up until to its roughest limits. This luxurious sedan is comfortable, fuel efficient, quick and reliable.

The sleeker exterior of the Audi bundled with the wider front and larger inside, makes the A4 a beauty on the streets.

A heaven on wheels, the Audi A4 is built strong and can handle all obstacles like a jewel. The stability of this high-end car comes all together once you step inside.

Featuring strong, upscale fabric, the interior of the A4 makes it an aesthetically pleasing car to cruise in. It is fabulous for family transportation, but while in sports mode, it’s a thrilling drive.

 

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi A4 (2008) and received a  5-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 2 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.

POOR WEAK MARGINAL ADEQUATE GOOD

 

Safety in the general is adequate, with the driver likely to experience the worst, mild injuries. Security, despite this, is strong and stable. Moreover, in a pedestrian accident, safety is poor around the glass for the pedestrian. However, protection everywhere else is exceedingly strong, making it a 5-star vehicle when it comes to safety.

 

 

Maintenance & Repair Costs   

Repairs made to the Audi A4 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:                               £110 – £150           (MANN, German)

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

We recommend either Genuine quality or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol oil for Audi.

Brake Disc & Pads ch.:           £170 – £300  (Pagid, German)

Cam. Belt change :                   £400 – £600   every 75,000mi

Cam belt kit:                                 £135 – £210   recommended water pump change

Diagnostic:                                  £40 – £120   depend on the local garages

Labour rates:

  • Independent:                      £65 – £125 / hour
  • Main dealer:                        £175 – £235 / hour

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

 

Safety 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.
FRONT, SIDE, & 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.
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.