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Auto Imports provides professional Audi repair and service in Edmonton for the A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, TT, S and RS models, e-tron and other Audi vehicles. Every visit includes a free visual inspection with prioritized findings, and all work — from brake repairs to major engine work — is backed by our minimum 1-year/20,000 km warranty on parts and labour. With 0% financing OAC and Affirm available — plus winter tire changeover and storage on site — keeping your Audi on the road is straightforward. Family-owned since 1958.
Audi’s turbocharged engines and quattro AWD are engineering highlights — but carbon buildup, oil consumption, timing chains, and DSG transmissions are the patterns we see most. These are the concerns we see most often on Edmonton Audis:
A4 carbon buildup — 2.0T: carbon deposits on intake valves from direct injection, robbing power and economy.
A4 oil consumption — 2.0T: excessive oil consumption on the B8 generation, monitored before any engine work is recommended.
A4 timing chain — 2.0T: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, caught by listening for the rattle on cold start.
Q5 carbon buildup — 2.0T/3.0T: carbon deposits on the SUV’s direct-injection engines.
A3 DSG transmission — dual-clutch mechatronic and shifting issues.
Q5 DSG transmission — S-tronic concerns on the compact SUV.
A4 rear main seal leak — 2.0T: rear main seal oil leaks.
A6 water pump — plastic water pump and thermostat housing failures causing coolant leaks.
Every diagnosis starts with testing, not guessing — our flat-fee diagnostic (from $149.95) covers most concerns, and you’ll approve every repair before we touch a bolt.
Turbocharged direct-injection engines reward disciplined maintenance — especially oil service and carbon management. Edmonton’s cold starts, potholes, and extreme temperature swings put extra demand on batteries, cooling systems, suspension components, and fluids.
Oil service — full-synthetic oil meeting VW/Audi specifications (502.00/504.00), with filter. The correct specification matters on turbo engines.
Brake service — pads, rotors, and brake fluid. Performance models work their brakes harder, and Edmonton’s winter road treatments are hard on braking components.
Cooling system — coolant condition and level checks; thermostat and water pump inspection. Critical given Audi’s plastic cooling component history.
DSG/S-tronic service — specialized fluid and filter service for Audi’s dual-clutch transmissions.
quattro AWD service — fluid service for the centre differential and Haldex coupling that make quattro work.
Timing chain service — inspection and replacement on Audi’s chain-driven engines, where stretch is a known pattern.
Spark plug replacement — worn plugs cause misfires and poor fuel economy; we replace them to Audi specification.
Walnut blasting — media blasting to remove carbon deposits from intake valves on direct-injection engines. The proper fix for carbon buildup.
Windshield replacement — chipped or cracked glass replaced to standard, keeping your view clear through winter.
Seasonal prep — fall and spring inspections timed to tire changeover season, so one visit covers both.
Inspections — every visit includes our free visual inspection with prioritized findings, so you always know what’s coming.
Ask your service advisor what your Audi is due for — we’ll check its history and tell you straight.
Your Audi’s quattro system deserves proper tires — and in Edmonton, that means real winter tires, not all-seasons, from roughly October through April.
Winter tire changeover — $54.95 on rims, $149.95 off rims. While your Audi is here for the swap, it gets our free visual inspection.
Tire storage on site — we store your off-season set at the shop, so you’re not stacking tires in the garage.
Winter and all-season tires — the right fit — we match tire type, load rating, and sizing to your specific Audi, keeping all four tires matched for quattro health.
One visit, one appointment: changeover, inspection, and any maintenance your Audi is due for.
Mud flaps — guard paint and underbody from gravel and winter road spray.
Cargo liner — protect the trunk from snow, mud, and cargo spills.
Rubber/all-weather floor mats — contain snow, mud, and salt before they reach your carpet.
Block heater — reliable cold starts through Edmonton’s coldest mornings.
Roof racks — extra carrying capacity for work gear.
Ski/snowboard carriers — secure transport for winter sports gear.
Cargo carriers — rooftop boxes for extra luggage on road trips.
Hitches — set up your Q5, Q7, or Q8 for safe, rated towing.
Lowering kits — sport suspension setups for S and RS models where it makes sense.
Call 780-431-2828 or ask your service advisor what’s available for your Audi — if it fits, we can get it and install it.
If your Audi breaks down, we’ll get it here. We use Auto Rescue Towing for vehicle pickups across Edmonton — call us at 780-431-2828 and we’ll arrange the tow to the shop.
Unexpected repairs shouldn’t wait because of timing. Auto Imports provides financing through three partners:
Fairstone — 0% OAC financing; split eligible repairs into manageable payments.
Affirm — fast approval process with most decisions within minutes and no hidden fees.
Autologiq — flexible payment terms through an additional lending partner.
Ask your service advisor which option fits your repair — approval is straightforward, and you’ll know your terms before you commit. Details: financing options.
Minimum 1-year/20,000 km warranty on parts and labour — in writing, on every repair.
Free visual inspection with prioritized findings on every visit.
Free second opinion on any other shop’s recommendations.
1,200+ Google reviews at 4.6 stars from Edmonton drivers.
Family-owned since 1958 — independent auto repair without dealership labour rates.
ThreeBestRated award winner — 2023 – 2026 listed among Edmonton’s best car repair shops (threebestrated.ca).
AMA Rewards Partner — AMA members earn 5% in reward dollars on labour, up to $50 per visit (ama.ab.ca).
How did Audi become Audi? The milestones, from Auto Union to quattro legend.
Early Years
1909: August Horch founds Audi in Germany.
1932: Audi joins Auto Union with Horch, DKW, and Wanderer — the four rings.
1965: Volkswagen acquires Auto Union.
quattro Era
1980: The quattro debuts with all-wheel drive, revolutionizing rally.
1994: The A4 launches, defining the modern Audi lineup.
Modern Day
Present day: Audi pairs quattro AWD with turbocharged efficiency across the A and Q lineups, plus the e-tron electric range.
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From diagnostics and inspections to premium tire services and major repairs, Auto Imports delivers professional automotive care backed by decades of expertise and advanced technology.
“Greatly appreciate the thoroughness that Auto Imports puts into their repair work. Serviced our 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28d that had not been looked after very well by the previous owner. Thank you.”
R Givler
“We took our 2014 Benz in to get some work done and left beyond satisfied. The price is fair and great for the amount of work done and they kept in contact with us for all updates. I will definitely will be back here to get all the work on my vehicle done.”
Natasha L
“Great pricing, excellent service, quality customer experience. Had my wife’s 2018 Hyundai Accent in recently for a few different services. Will gladly bring our vehicles here in the future. Highly recommend!”
Jared B
