The Audi Freeway Plan Extension – Easing the stress for Audi Owners

For most South Africans, owning a car is a huge monthly expense.  Many of us may think that we've budgeted properly, only to find that our beloved mode of transport is costing us plenty more than we bargained for, especially once the service and maintenance plan has run out, and we have to start forking out cash for this and that and the next thing... not exactly as satisfying as paying for a holiday, now is it?

This is where the Audi Freeway Plan comes in. If you buy any new Audi, the standard Audi Freeway Plan has you covered. It's designed to keep you, the Audi owner, free of car-worry for five years and/or 100 000 kilometres, since you won't be surprised by any unexpected servicing or maintenance costs that will eat deeply into your pockets. And you can always be assured of Audi experts taking care of your investment with their specialised Audi equipment, fitting only genuine Audi parts. This also means that your Audi will hang on to its value better, so that when the time comes to sell or trade in, you'll get the deal that you intended.

Now available and launched in 2019, an extension to the Audi Freeway Plan is available to give you additional reassurance and commitment that your vehicle is protected beyond 5 years and/or 100 000 kilometres. Audi is currently the only brand in the automotive industry to now offer a service and maintenance extension of up to 10 years and/or 300 000 kilometres.

 

Other Audi Freeway Plan perks... 

Audi Assist, included in your Freeway Plan, pledges peace-of-mind motoring by offering you on-the-spot roadside assistance by a fully equipped and trained Audi technician. This service is available 24 hours per day, and as far as our neighbouring states of Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia and Botswana! 

 

My personal experience

A few years ago we spent a day in the Audi R8 V10 Plus (read my story, Talking Str8, here) but a flat tyre put an end to our fun. After one phone call, the Audi Assist were there to assist us. The Audi courtesy vehicle then whisked us back to Cape Town to where my personal vehicle was, while the technician solved the problem on hand. Had I been further away (within 100 kilometres from my normal place of residence) and my Audi could not be fixed on the spot, Audi would have covered hotel accommodation for myself and the people in my car for up to two days. And if I decided I'd rather not opt for a hotel stay, they would have sorted me out with a car rental. Audi Assist will also come to your rescue for a flat battery, if you've locked your keys inside your car, and even if you've run out of fuel.

 

What the Audi Freeway Plan covers

As you already know, the Audi Freeway Plan is a service and maintenance plan. But, while many manufacturers don't cover wear-and-tear items such as clutches, brake pads, brake discs and wipers, the Audi Freeway Plan does, pending an expert evaluation.

In order for you to enjoy the full range of benefits that the Freeway Plan offers, you have to ensure that you always have your Audi serviced at an authorized Audi dealer, and at the correct service intervals. Should you get into an accident, your Audi should always be repaired by an approved Audi Motor Body Repairer, in order for your Freeway Plan to stay valid. 

 

Own an Audi already? You really should consider an extension...

If you're venturing towards the end of your five year and/or 100 000 kilometre Audi Freeway Plan, it should be extended if you want to remain cool, calm and in complete control of unexpected expenses as your vehicle gets older.  Audi now offers Audi Freeway Plan extensions up to a whopping ten years and/or 300 000 kilometres. If you think about it logically, this would be the sensible way to go about it, because we all know how pricey it gets when you have to start replacing more intricate car parts as your car ages. With the Audi Freeway Plan, there are no hidden costs: You know what you're paying for, and what you get out if it.

 

How can I extend my Audi Freeway Plan?

Contact your nearest Audi Dealer for a quote to continue a stress-free motoring ownership experience, or visit the Audi South Africa website here.