Audi Q3

isn’t the fastest or most efficient vehicle out on the market, the Q3 is comfortable to ride. It’s quietness on the road accompanied with its luxurious interior make it a beauty while on the road.

The sportiness that make the Audi Q3 what it is contributes to the luxurious reputation of the Q3.

Slick all around, the Audi Q3 has the space needed, even though taller occupants in the front seat may encroach on the space. The high-quality interior with strong steel and aluminium and top-notch design and feel make the Q3 the luxury for anyone.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi Q3 (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 Audi Q3, 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.

Safety in the general chest area is fair. 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 Q3 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:                                  £50 – £80           (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.