Program Eligibility

Structural Damage

Disclosures

• Any/all existing permanent (non-repairable, aka kinked or broken) structural damage as defined here
• Improper and/or substandard prior repairs (not meeting Audi repair guidelines)
• Repairs not certified to be within the Audi requirements
• Improper alterations to the structure
• Altered suspension that requires the structure to be modified from its OEM form
• Non-genuine aftermarket accessories installed or removed from the structure
• Non-genuine aftermarket towing packages installed (or removed) where new holes are drilled, OEM holes are enlarged, or if the towing package is welded or brazed to the structure
• Multiple access holes (regardless of size) or singular access holes greater than 5/8″. Access holes between 1/4″ and 5/8″ are subject to disclosure based upon location and condition of structural component
• Corrosion of structural components determined by one or more of the following; when the substrate loses its shape, the original bonds near the affected area are loose or no longer exist, the original thickness of the substrate has been reduced by more than 25%, the affected area can no longer possess its absorption or deflection properties
• Structural tear damage (i.e., transport tie-down) if more than 1″ in length (measured from tear start/stop points)
• Damage due to improper jacking or lifting that permanently deforms structural components outlined here
• Damage due to contact with parking abutments and/or road debris that permanently deforms structural components outlined here
• Roof bows/braces that have been modified, have existing damage or removed. A replaced roof skin is not a required disclosure in terms of the Structural Damage Policy
• The C-pillar/quarter or cab panel may or may not be a structural component(s) Please refer to the Audi repair literature for vehicle specific definitions
• Damaged or replaced core supports do not require a structural disclosure
• Damage to the apron or other ancillary structural components on a unitized structure in the area where the radiator core support attaches may require a disclosure if damage exists
• Visual evidence supersedes any/all mechanical or electronic measurements
• For measurements according to the Audi requirements, the following guidelines will apply:
  • Symmetrically (comparative measure from side to side and point to point based on point measurement), the length, width and height must measure to a difference of no more than 2mm. Upper body measurements (tram gauge) by themselves will not be adequate

 

Structural Damage Disclosure Requirement

Structural Components	Unibody	Unibody on Conventional Frame	Conventional Frame
Frame Rails (including front, center and rear rails)	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced
Spring Pod, Torque Box or Stabilizer Mount	N/A	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced
Cross Members (except bolt-on)	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced
Apron Assembly	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	N/A
Strut Tower Assembly	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	N/A
Cowl Panel/Firewall	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	N/A
Support Pillars (includes A, B, C*, D)	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced
Roof Braces/Bows	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced
Rocker Panel (Outer)	Replacement Only	Replacement Only	N/A
Rocker Panel (Inner)	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	N/A
Floor/Trunk Panels	Tears 1″ or more, existing damage, removed, modified, repaired or replaced panels	Tears 1″ or more, existing damage, removed, modified, repaired or replaced panels	N/A
Quarter* or Cab* Panel	Replacement Only	Replacement Only	N/A
Inner Quarter Panel Assembly (includes inner wheelhouse panel, rear strut tower & wheelhouse extension lower)	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	Existing Damage, Removed, Modified, Repaired or Replaced	N/A
*Only applies to components deemed structural per the vehicle manufacturer.