Posted on 2/7/2015
Audi develops some of the most technologically advanced automobiles in the industry, and with so much state-of-the-art features there will inevitably be some small problems. Audi electrical service electrical problems VW – volkswagen Some common problems are due to mechanical errors, but many are due to environmental exposure or human error. Here are two frequent causes of electrical problems in Audi that you can prevent: MMI Unit Spills: Depending on the model of Audi you drive, the MMI unit, or Multi Media Interface, controls many of the features in the car such as sound system, media system, climate control, cameras, parking sensors, and more. The MMI unit is located in the middle console for easy access. Unfortunately, this location is also dangerously close to the cup holder. Many electrical problems have arisen from drivers accidentally spilling drinks on the MMI unit. You can obviously prevent spills and possible MMI damage by using leak-proof cups or a di ... read more
Posted on 8/21/2014
The simple answer is No. Audi into a dealership for repairs under warranty for repair and parts whether you are still covered under an Audi service contract or not. All of your repairs that are covered under warranty will be paid for by the manufacturer. German car Depot is aBosch factory authorized repair center. most Audi’s have a very large amount of Bosch parts.GCD Has the training and know how to fix you car write the first time. Not all independently owned auto repair garages will offer this type of service, but German Car Depot can offer quality repair for less money and in less time than the dealership may be willing to. We give you custom, personalized service and have all the tools and experience you would find at a dealership. If you aren’t sure if your Audi still falls under the warranty, German Car Depot can check for you to see what Audi warranties may apply. Regardless of the warranty coverage, German Car Depot can perform the repairs much more quickly than the ... read more
Posted on 8/21/2014
The quick answer is Yes, German Car Depot does honor vehicle warranties service contracts. This is not something that every service center can offer. Certainly your neighborhood mechanic working out of his or her garage cannot offer to cover service under the warranty on your VW or Audi. Even though German Car Depot is not affiliated with Volkswagen or Audi, they can still offer their customers the same professional service as a dealership and often at a cheaper price and in less time too. If you are unsure of whether or not your car is even still covered under warranty that is not a problem. German Car Depot can check to see if your Volkswagen or Audi is still under warranty. We can check the vehicles status with the manufacturer via the VIN number, and see exactly what services and parts are covered. Whether or not your car is protected by a warranty or service contract, German Car Depot can inspect any mechanical issues you may be having with your car and they can provide you wi ... read more
Posted on 8/21/2014
Many people are under the impression that if they have a manufacturer warranty on their Audi or VW, that they have to visit a dealership to get repairs. This is simply not the case. You can take your car to an independent service center, and still get the cost of the work covered. So many people take their car for repairs to the same place that they bought it. This may seem convenient, but that’s not always the case. A local garage like the German Car Depot can perform repairs that are covered under the warranty, without a lot of red tape and paperwork. We handle that all for you, and give you the same quality repairs you’d expect from a dealership. If you are no longer sure if your VW is still covered by the warranty, German Car Depot can also look into that for you and make any necessary repairs. Regardless of whether your car is still covered under its original warranty or service contract, German Car Depot is a trusted name in German auto repair and can get the job don ... read more
Posted on 8/18/2014
Independent Audi Repair Near Miami and Fort Lauderdale 954-921-1515 When an automotive Independent Audi Service Center is said to be independent, that means that it is owned by a company or individual and not the vehicle manufacturer. An independent service center, like the German Car Depot in Hollywood, Florida offers expert service and repair exclusively for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. That’s where the affiliation with those two car companies ends. We are not owned by any Audi or VW dealership. As an independent service center. GCD has the many of the same tools and custom made tools and equipment to repair your vehicle, used by trained, experienced mechanics. In fact, at German Car Depot we are a Bosch Certified Car Service Center, many of our employees have worked at dealerships in the past. The only difference is affiliation. And in this case, this is where German Car Depot has the adva ... read more
Posted on 11/2/2013
Audi vehicles are precision automobiles. The Discovery Channel’s How Its Made show recently featured a segment on the manufacturing process used in creating an Audi car
Posted on 10/9/2012
Recently Steve took his Volkswagen Beetle to the dealership for an AC problem. When he got the diagnosis, the service advisor informed him that he would need a new ac compressor, and both fans. The bill was over $1500! A friend had suggested that he take his car to us at German Car Depot to have a second opinion. We looked it over and gave him a better deal. Thanks Steve for letting us “cool” you off
Posted on 10/5/2012
On a routine oil change service on his Audi A4 1.8 at the local Audi dealership, the service advisor said that Phil needed a CV axle replacement. He had not heard any strange noises or felt any vibration when he brought the car in. A coworker suggested that he take his Audi to us at German Car Depot to have a look. We discovered a broken CV boot, and since neither excessive play nor noises were present, we suggested to Phil to have us repack the joint and replace the boot, which saved him hundreds of dollars! The dealership did not even give him this option! Here at German Car Depot we are an honest shop and now we have Phil returning to us for all of his Audi’s needs
Posted on 10/3/2012
Laura had oil drips in her driveway and was so upset she took her car to a Broward County VW dealership and was quoted $2000 for repairs. A friend of hers recommended our shop called German Car Depot. Our mechanics told her that at the top of her motor, her valve cover gasket was leaking and her Timing chain tensioner seal was also leaking. We suggested doing the highest gaskets first, cleaning everything, and seeing if there maybe another issue. Once the repair was done and everything tested, we showed her that the gasket leak was what was putting oil on her other components. This saved her a tremendous amount of money. Thanks to our knowledge, experience and honesty she is now a customer forever
Posted on 10/31/2011
Every time we see flooding in South Florida, the cars VW and Audi start floating in. The sooner the water is removed from the interior and / or the engine, the lower overall repair costs will be. Call Richie or Tania now at 954-921-1515 There is a lot of localized flooding in Broward and Dade counties. The most important thing to remember is, if you must drive through water, drive through extremely slow. Most Volkswagen’s can stand about 6 to 8 inches of water at slow speeds without having problems. Issues arrive when you encounter those 1 foot puddles and water is sucked into the engines intake system. Because water will not compress inside the engines combustion chamber, serious internal engine damage could occur. We had 5 cars towed in this week, 3 of them were easily fixed with a simple carpet removal and drying out of the spark plugs, air filters and computers. I expect to see more cars come in with water damage. Audi A4 And Audi A6 for some re ... read more