Audi A6 2011 – 18 Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

Audi A6 

is a luxurious sedan with an up-scale interior. Performance at its peak, the A6 is a fun-to-drive vehicle.

With sharp steering and comfortable cruising, the A6 is a fuel-efficient car.

When you sit inside the A6, you’ll notice a chiselled, modern interior. Seating is comfortable all around, with high-quality material all around.

Strong fabric and easy to adjust seating gives off a luxurious vibe perfect for driving anywhere alone or with the family.

 

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi A6 (2011) 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 A6, 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 chest and leg area is adequate. 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 A6 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:                          £130 – £160           (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.:      £200 – £350     (Pagid, German)

Cam. Belt change :              £400 – £500       every 75,000mi

Cam belt kit:                            £90 – £130      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.
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.