Supercar warranty
Although it is not currently for sale from Audi South Africa, and we are still waiting for the new model to be released, the Audi R8, which shares many of its components with the Lamborghini, still commands a lot of respect and is quite sought after. If you happen to be in the market for a second hand model and find a clean unmolested specimen, you may want to check and see if it is still under warranty.
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The early model Audi R8 was sold with a 1 year / unlimited distance warranty and a 5 year / 100 000km maintenance plan that can now be supplemented with Audi's Freeway Plan
Coverage
Audi South Africa warrants that the vehicle is free from defects in material and workmanship according to current industrial standards.
The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective parts according to technical requirements. Replaced items become the property of Audi South Africa. This basic coverage for Audi vehicles takes care of most of the components but, like most warranties, does not cover wear and tear. Still, this warranty only provides a short coverage term.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover damage or defects due to:
- Repair of the vehicle by a workshop, not authorised to effect the service and/or repair
- Installation of parts and/or accessories, the use, of which has not been approved by Audi South Africa
- Failure by the purchaser to comply with the instructions for the operation of the vehicle as reflected in the Instruction Manual, Operating Specifications and any other documentation accompanying the vehicle on the date of delivery and/ or brought to the attention of the purchaser ie; Motor racing and or abuse
- Failure by the purchaser to comply with the service schedule. In this regard it should be noted that Audi South Africa reserves the right to reject any warranty claims and/or repudiate the warranty cover if services are not carried out within 1 000 kilometres of the specified service interval;
- Maintenance and normal wear and tear
- Brake and clutch linings, fan belts, drive belts, V-belts, wiper blades and injectors
- Standard services and oil changes, including oils, gaskets, filters and other materials used either during or after the services such as oil and grease
- Light bulbs and fuses
- Wheel balancing, front and rear wheel alignment, the frequency of which depends largely on driving techniques such as rapid starts, stops, tyre skidding, collision with potholes and kerbs
- Mechanical adjustments to items such as brakes, clutch and door locks;
- Windscreen and window glass breakage after the expiry of one (1) month from the date of purchase of the vehicle or after it has covered a distance of 1 000 kilometres, whichever occurs first
Audi Freeway Plan
Audi's Freeway Plan is quite comprehensive and according to the brand, "every benefit we offer is set in black and white. There are no grey areas, unexpected surprises or sub-standard parts. It’s the plan made by Audi, for your Audi." But, in order to get a better understanding of the Audi Freeway Plan's fine print, we recommend that you read the AFP, or Audi Freeway Plan's terms and conditions here.
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