Audi A4 2006 Multitronic Repair

Drifter said:
You can buy one here as well, my point is you would be stupid too. Besides, this is Sefrica, and you know how our customer service levels are like.
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I've made my point with regard to vehicle warranty and service plans: Waste of money!

A brief recap:
1. There's no free lunch. All the projected costs are factored in when arriving at the purchase cost of the vehicle.
2. The buyer pays finance charges on these costs (As pointed out in the above post)
3. The buyer pays insurance premiums on the purchase price which includes warranty and service elements.
4. If the buyer is vat registered then vat input tax can be claimed on the running costs and this is not granted on a portion of the purchase price.

Rather get a very substantial reduction in price and let the Consumer Protection Act cover any defects for the first six months.

Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the dealer workshop does execute the service as per the service guide as set out at the time of purchase. That's the service plane that you paid for; they can easily change that plan to their advantage.
 
stroller said:
I've made my point with regard to vehicle warranty and service plans: Waste of money!

A brief recap:
1. There's no free lunch. All the projected costs are factored in when arriving at the purchase cost of the vehicle.
2. The buyer pays finance charges on these costs (As pointed out in the above post)
3. The buyer pays insurance premiums on the purchase price which includes warranty and service elements.
4. If the buyer is vat registered then vat input tax can be claimed on the running costs and this is not granted on a portion of the purchase price.

Rather get a very substantial reduction in price and let the Consumer Protection Act cover any defects for the first six months.

Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the dealer workshop does execute the service as per the service guide as set out at the time of purchase. That's the service plane that you paid for; they can easily change that plan to their advantage.
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On my new 5 series, the motorplan was R60k around 5 years ago.
I think it is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
 
I recently took the chance of not paying R8k for a 2 year motorite warranty. Working out fine so far.
 
Rouxenator said:
I recently took the chance of not paying R8k for a 2 year motorite warranty. Working out fine so far.
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I am in that boat now. Just under R8k for 2 years. Debating it heavily with myself.
With my recent S-Tronic break, I am a bit worried not having any kind of warranty. But also thinking I should just wing it. R8k is a lot of cash for 'just in case".
 
It is a gamble you take as with all other types of insurance, however the car bought had low mileage and is pretty straight forward with a Japanese transmission. Personally if I bought a VAG I would want all the cover I could get.
 
stroller said:
I've made my point with regard to vehicle warranty and service plans: Waste of money!

A brief recap:
1. There's no free lunch. All the projected costs are factored in when arriving at the purchase cost of the vehicle.
2. The buyer pays finance charges on these costs (As pointed out in the above post)
3. The buyer pays insurance premiums on the purchase price which includes warranty and service elements.
4. If the buyer is vat registered then vat input tax can be claimed on the running costs and this is not granted on a portion of the purchase price.

Rather get a very substantial reduction in price and let the Consumer Protection Act cover any defects for the first six months.

Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the dealer workshop does execute the service as per the service guide as set out at the time of purchase. That's the service plane that you paid for; they can easily change that plan to their advantage.
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I am not sure what your point is. I am assuming you are referring to second hand sales? If so, the reduction in "price" comes from the seller (to the dealer), not the buyer. Your points are rather odd.
 
Splinter said:
I am not sure what your point is. I am assuming you are referring to second hand sales? If so, the reduction in "price" comes from the seller (to the dealer), not the buyer. Your points are rather odd.
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Seems like they're referring to new to me, which I agree with.
 
PostmanPot said:
Seems like they're referring to new to me, which I agree with.
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Then I have to disagree with you. Although the cost of the 5 year plan is obviously built into the price; there is no way a dealer can "discount" that into a reduction in price. And to rather have a discount for a 6 month CPA "warranty" over a 5 year full motorplan would be rather silly.

And that cover will make a huge difference should it come to reselling time.
 
Splinter said:
Then I have to disagree with you. Although the cost of the 5 year plan is obviously built into the price; there is no way a dealer can "discount" that into a reduction in price. And to rather have a discount for a 6 month CPA "warranty" over a 5 year full motorplan would be rather silly.

And that cover will make a huge difference should it come to reselling time.
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I find it hard to disagree with because nearly everyone will tell you buying a new car is silly. Unless there's cash to burn, or we're talking higher end sports cars, it's a complete waste of money.

Buying second hand and assuming some risk will save one a truckload of cash, I believe this is the OP's point.
 
Surely there are loads of these in the scrapyard with the way they drive.

Can't you just find a replacement gearbox?

Have you gotten a third party quotation yet?
 
Splinter said:
I am not sure what your point is. I am assuming you are referring to second hand sales? If so, the reduction in "price" comes from the seller (to the dealer), not the buyer. Your points are rather odd.
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I'm referring to new vehicle sales.
What would you estimate the provision built into the new car price is to cover a five year service/ maintenance plan and warranty ?
 
I have a 2007 Audi A4 2.0tfsi Multitronic with 116000km on the clock. Recently my gearbox also started giving troubles. Audi in Cape Town quoted me R800+Vat to do a diagnostic, which I did at a gearbox specialist for R200! Approached Audi SA about the problem (Fault code P0706) and their first response was that it is an uncommon fault in SA and therefore they will not consider it. Had to remind them that we do have internet in this day and age and that in fact it is a very common problem in SA and the rest of the world...now they will review my case to see if they will contribute!
 
P0706 Audi - Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range Performance


Possible causes

- Faulty Park/neutral position switch
- Misadjusted park/neutral position switch
- Park/neutral position switch harness is open or shorted
- Park/neutral position switch circuit poor electrical connection


P0706 Audi Description
The park/neutral position (PNP) switch includes a transmission range switch. The transmission range switch detects the selector lever position when the shift lever is in the N or P shift position and sends a signal to the Transmission Control Module (TCM).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsgg8AyyTpE
 
Multitronic boxes are nightmarish!! Period.

I was unfortunate enough to buy a 2003/4 A4 2.4 Multi, the multitronic dog of dogs!!
 
What did the op eventually do with his broken car?
 
falcrum said:
I got it fixed, still driving the car. I am trying to sell it now though.
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How much did the repair end up costing and what was repair process like, time to repair/hassles/teething issues?
 
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