Is someone available to answer an Audi A3 service now?


Is someone available to answer an Audi A3 service now? Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your A3? 2019 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your A3 yourself? What have you tried so far? Service light came on for...

Is someone available to answer an Audi A3 service now? Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your A3? 2019 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your A3 yourself? What have you tried so far? Service light came on for 20k and I only have 12k on it. 5k was done 1-20-20 is it really needed at the moment Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? Dashboard

Automotive Expert
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will be helping you with your question today. I've been working on Audis for over 30 years now, so I should be able to help you through this. Please understand that some of my suggestions may require special diagnostic tools and equipment that many home mechanics may not have, but are often required. **Also, the site automatically prompts for a phone call. It's very rare that I'm available by phone, so let's hold off on that for now. If needed after we exchange some information, I will do my best to take the time for the call.** The indicated service intervals are not only mileage-related, but they are time-related as well. I would suggest at least getting an oil service performed, and if you'd like, you can wait on replacing the cabin filter, but as it's not a huge expense, I would likely perform the complete 20k service.

My dealer wants almost $700 for 20k maintenance
Automotive Expert
WOW! Then I strongly suggest finding a good independent Audi specialist. That shouldn't be more than a $200 bill Good locator service here: [https://www.fourringsrepair.com/](https://www.fourringsrepair.com/)

Yea they are a scam I'm going to get the tires rotated now and I'll work on the oil change monday ty
Automotive Expert
No problem at all. Glad to help.

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