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I sent this email to the Dealership we purchased our wagon from:
“Recently read this excerpt on a Audi forum website, posted by a member who sold Audis in the US.
‘One thing to consider: if you have the DA, if you ever have to have the windshield replaced or, if I remember correctly, when you get new tires, you will have to have an "adaptive cruise alignment" performed, which costs a few hundred bucks and is apparently necessary in order to make sure all the car's various adaptive cruise sensors are properly aligned.’
Would appreciate clarification as we do not recall this being mentioned during the purchase of our vehicle from the dealership.”
I was advised:
· Windshield – yes, alignment is recommended. In practice, many owners take their vehicle to the dealership where they arrange both and both will be covered under vehicle insurance.
· Tyres – not necessarily replacement of tyres, but highly recommended if a wheel alignment is carried out and there is more than a slight adjustment. His example was a heavy gutter knock (or swapping springs???). When out of alignment, the vehicle sits on the road differently, so the sensors will not read accurately.
“Recently read this excerpt on a Audi forum website, posted by a member who sold Audis in the US.
‘One thing to consider: if you have the DA, if you ever have to have the windshield replaced or, if I remember correctly, when you get new tires, you will have to have an "adaptive cruise alignment" performed, which costs a few hundred bucks and is apparently necessary in order to make sure all the car's various adaptive cruise sensors are properly aligned.’
Would appreciate clarification as we do not recall this being mentioned during the purchase of our vehicle from the dealership.”
I was advised:
· Windshield – yes, alignment is recommended. In practice, many owners take their vehicle to the dealership where they arrange both and both will be covered under vehicle insurance.
· Tyres – not necessarily replacement of tyres, but highly recommended if a wheel alignment is carried out and there is more than a slight adjustment. His example was a heavy gutter knock (or swapping springs???). When out of alignment, the vehicle sits on the road differently, so the sensors will not read accurately.