Audi Charlotte Blog

Buying your auto parts from the dealership is a smart decision for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the things to consider the next time you are in need of any parts for your car, courtesy of our service mechanics at Audi of Charlotte:

If you value your time, you don't want to be buying replacement parts from a private discount parts store that is buying all their merchandise overseas. These parts cost less and break down faster, so what you think you are saving today will eventually cost you more in time and money.

Changing the oil in your vehicle every 3,000 miles may no longer be required depending on the vehicle that you drive. In fact, if you drive a car that is less than 20 years old you could actually be causing damage to your vehicle having your oil changed this frequently. The chemistry of engine oil is much different today than it was in the past as are the engines powering our vehicles.

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Audi of Charlotte’s (recently promoted) Inventory Manager, Pedro Garcia! Pedro has been a part of our team for a year and a half, and we are very excited to recognize him for his exceptional work. 

The best thing you can do before packing the car to leave for any long road trip is to work on a safety list. These are a few things many drivers neglect before leaving for their trips in the Matthews, NC area:

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It’s a great time to drive an Audi. Although, we believe any time is great time to drive an Audi. Recently, the 2018 A5 Sportback and the 2018 Audi Q5 have earned Kelley Blue Book Best Buy awards!

The headlights of the car are an essential part of your vehicle at night. However, at times you might have a problem where the brightness is not enough for your visibility at night. Below are three ways you can make sure that the light is okay for you while driving.

Thank you to everyone who came out for such an amazing evening at the 8^th Annual Rock and Roast event! We had a fantastic turnout, including some new faces this year. The music, B-B-Q and oysters, and the dessert was absolutely fantastic. Thank you all who put so much time and effort to organize this beneficial evening.

Here we are again at the #1 spot! This is our 16^th consecutive year being the #1 Audi dealership in North Carolina! We'd like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible team and customers for making this possible! Hard work and dedication sure does pay off!

You might have observed the dashboard warning lights which come on every time you start your vehicle. They come in different tones, and each exhibits a different symbol. Our dealership service personnel have gathered the most significant lights to watch out for. When you keep these results in mind anytime the lights switch on, then you'll have no difficulty ensuring your car is properly maintained for the longest time possible. Below are some of the definitions of common warning lights:

• Rear fog light – it’s activated when the driver switches on the fog beams.

Every holiday season brings with it some of the most delicious, and often times delicate, food dishes. All of the casseroles and baked turkeys or hams, cakes and pies, cookies and puddings make the season warm and merry. However, it is hard to think of a more travel adverse group of food items. Every year, many of us prepare food items and take them with us to friends or family during this time of year, and transporting them can really be a hassle. The Audi of Charlotte team is here to assist!

One of the key things to remember is…