Service Information and Advice


Photo of the interior of an Audi TT. Used to illustrate the article "Audi Radio Codes - A complete guide from Prestige Imports".

Audi radio codes – a complete guide from Prestige Imports

Why is an Audi radio code necessary? As a security measure, Audi requires radio codes to get your radio out of safe mode. Chances are you did not have to enter the Audi radio code when you purchased the vehicle and therefore have never had to deal with Audi radio codes before. If your Audi…

Audi oil change- Intervals, indicators, and other interesting information

Audi oil change: Intervals, indicators, and other interesting information

Is it time for an Audi Oil Change? You have questions, we have answers… Your Audi is a dream machine, made to conquer the open roads. When you test drove your vehicle for the first time you probably felt the sweet purr of the engine, the smooth ride offered from the chassis, the exceptional comfort…

Photo of a slushy Denver street. Used to illustrate the article, "Denver Drivers - Avoid Problems Caused by Magnesium Chloride Deicer".

Denver Drivers: Avoid Problems Caused by Magnesium Chloride Deicer

Denver roads take a beating during the winter months. Snow hits our roads hard, and sometimes it sticks around for an extended period of time. It can occasionally make travel very difficult even for those with all-wheel drive cars. Many states take a proactive approach to clearing the roads, which includes laying down salt to…

Photo of a Audi Certified Technician working on a brake rotor. Used to illustrate the article, "Seven tips to find auto repair in Denver that you can trust to care for your Audi".

Seven tips to find auto repair in Denver that you can trust to care for your Audi

Do you want to keep your Audi in top condition? It’s very important that you find yourself a service center that can look after your prized car in a way that maintains the value of your investment. According to statistics, in 2014, 182,000 Audi vehicles were delivered to customers throughout the United States, with the…

Porsche Brake Squeal Explained: Causes, Solutions, and Next Steps

Porsche brake squeal is a topic that comes up a lot in the service department here at Prestige Imports. The good news is that brake squealing or squeaking is rarely a sign of trouble. In fact, it is typical among high-performance braking systems. And while Porsche engineers strive to minimize unwanted brake noise, it is…

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Audi Dashboard Warning Lights: A comprehensive visual guide

Audi Dashboard Warning Lights If you’re like most people, you probably freak the frak out when lights start flashing, buzzers start buzzing, or frogs rain down upon you from the firmament. And freaking out, certainly, is a reasonable reaction to any of those changes in your otherwise benign life, which, typically, is devoid of The…

Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights - A comprehensive visual guide

Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights: A comprehensive visual guide

Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights – if you have a Porsche vehicle, you know they are lurking there, just below the surface, waiting for an opportune time to reveal themselves. But never fear, this amalgamation of lights, symbols, and messages is only there to help you.     As helpful as Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights can…

Photo of a Porsche 911 on a desert road. Used to illustrate the article "Tips for taking your Audi or Porsche out of winter car storage".

Tips for taking your Audi or Porsche out of winter car storage

Is it time to remove your Audi or Porsche from winter car storage? A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article warning against the premature removal of your performance or luxury vehicle from winter car storage. The argument against bringing out your car, at that time, centered on the fact that Denver and the…

Photo of the wheels and tires on a Porsche Macan Turbo. Used to illustrate the article"Porsche TPMS - Information for Colorado Porsche drivers".

Porsche TPMS: Information for Colorado Porsche drivers

Porsche TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring System service advice In the past, we at Prestige Imports have provided information for Audi owners with regard to their Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). We’ve also offered you service advice and background information as it relates to your TMPS. One area we have, heretofore, been remiss in dealing with…

Photo of a Porsche 911 Targa on the open road. Used to illustrate the article "When can I take my car out of winter storage?"

When can I take my car out of winter storage?

Q: When can I take my car out of winter storage? A: Patience my friend, spring is coming.   Last autumn, I posted an article titled “Top Ten Tips For Storing Your Car During Winter.” As you can imagine from the post’s name, I outlined ways in which you can prepare your performance or luxury…

Windshield wiper blade and rainy windshield with busy highway in the background. Used to illustrate the article "How to change wiper blades in your Audi or Porsche".

How to change wiper blades in your Audi or Porsche

How to change wiper blades in your Audi or Porsche The Parts & Service Department at Prestige Imports can help you with all of your Audi and Porsche needs that pertain to the maintenance and upkeep of your luxury vehicle. But we also realize that, sometimes, you’ll want to “take matters into your own hands,”…

Prestige Imports Race Car with a damaged front air dam, bumper, and tire from an off-track adventure. Used to illustrate the article, "How to Change the Tires on your Audi or Porsche".

How to Change the Tires on your Audi or Porsche

How to Change the Tires on your Audi or Porsche The colloquial aphorism “S—t happens” is a well-worn phrase because, well, s—t really does happen. And, more often than not, it occurs at the most inopportune moments. For example, one thing that drivers experience on a semi-regular basis are flat tires. If you happen to…

heating and cooling

Optimal Heating and Cooling for your Car: Prestige Service Advice

Optimal Heating and Cooling for your Car: Prestige Service Advice I know what you’re thinking: “The optimal heating and cooling for my car is whatever damn temperature in which I feel most comfortable!” To a certain extent, yes, you are correct: the temperatures for optimal heating and cooling for your car are those in which…

How to Properly Test your PSI

How to Properly Test your PSI: Prestige Service Advice

How to Properly Test your PSI Properly inflated tires will provide you with better gas mileage; this will save you an extra ducat here and there, which will, in turn, afford you the opportunity to buy a few more pieces of hard candy next time you’re shopping at your local five-and-dime. Likewise, maintaining the correct…

Winter Weather Maintenance Tips for Your Audi or Porsche

Winter Weather Maintenance Tips for Your Audi or Porsche

Winter Weather Maintenance Tips for Your Audi or Porsche Now that Denver and the Front Range recently have experienced a few days of snowfall, the onset of winter has become an unavoidable reality for Colorado drivers. For some people, this signals the moment at which their luxury or performance vehicle must be placed into winter…

The Penny Test - Are the tires on your Audi or Porsche safe

The Penny Test: Are the tires on your Audi or Porsche safe?

As a store clerk in New Salem, IL, a young Abraham Lincoln earned the nickname “Honest Abe” due to his penchant for square dealing and frankness. According to legend, Lincoln would go so far as to close up shop in order to return money to customers who had overpaid him, even if it totaled mere…

What are the best tires for Audi or Porsche vehicles

What are the best tires for Audi and Porsche vehicles?

What are the best tires for my car? That’s certainly a question every Porsche and Audi owner should ask themselves. In fact, it’s a question that the owner of any vehicle should ask themselves. Of course, there’s no single answer to this question. When selecting what type of tires to purchase for your vehicle, you’ll…

Top ten tips for storing your car during winter

Top ten tips for storing your car during winter

To avoid damage caused by inclement weather and poor road conditions, owners of luxury and performance vehicles often place their cars in storage during winter. As Old Man Winter readies his wicked machinations, drivers in Denver and along the Front Range who intend to store their Audi or Porsche should begin making their initial preparations…

Photo of snow packed wheels on an Audi allroad. Used to illustrate the article "Does your Audi shake, shimmy or vibrate? There could be a simple solution."

Does your Audi shake, shimmy or vibrate? There could be a simple fix

So, you recently bought a new Audi, and lately you’ve noticed it has started to shake and shimmy when you are driving down the road. You fear the worst and think there may be something wrong with your alignment or tires. Do you… Have the car towed in, you wouldn’t want to cause any further…

Photo of Porsche steering wheel controls. Used to illustrate the article"How do I adjust the clock in my Porsche?".

How do I adjust the clock in my Porsche?

Editor’s note: If you’ve ever asked the question, “ How do I adjust the clock in my Porsche ”, you’ve come to the right place. This illustrated guide will step you through the whole process. If you live in Colorado, re-setting the clock in your Porsche is necessary at least a couple of times a…

Photo of an Audi key fob on the seat of an Audi A4. Used to illustrate the article "Locked Out of my A4 Premium - A Cautionary Tale"

Locked Out of my A4 Premium: A Cautionary Tale

I’m locked out of my Audi! How did this happen? We’ve all been there before. Pulling up to the grocery store, rushing to get in, get our goods, and get back out with enough time to beat the school bus home. But oh no! We’re Locked Out! We’ve locked our keys inside the car. Just…

squirrel eating your wires in your porsche and audi

Are rodents chewing the wiring in your Porsche or Audi?

Watch out for rodents chewing the wiring in your new or late model vehicle… Here’s one you may not have heard before, but is unfortunately true. Many luxury brand car models, including Porsche and Audi, have had some problems with electrical wires being chewed by small rodents. Yes, you read that correctly – rabbits, squirrels…

tire pressure monitoring system in your audi

The TPMS light in my Audi has come on, now what?

Under Pressure: A Colorado Driver’s Guide to Your Audi TPMS Has your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light come on? This light can be a frequent and unwelcome visitor. Most of the time we can just shoo the TPMS light away, but before we do, we have to make sure the light is not on…

Close-up photo of an Audi RS7 Wheel and Brake caliper, used to illustrate the article "Why are my Audi brakes squeaking? Causes, Solutions, Next Steps".

Why are my Audi brakes squeaking? Causes, Solutions, Next Steps

Are there mice in my brakes?! They keep squeaking! It can be embarrassing to drive up to a stop sign only to announce your brief stop with a wail or high pitched squeaking and screeching. Audi vehicles are far too elegant to announce their arrival with squealing brakes. There are several possible reasons for this…

Photo of a Certified Audi Technician under the hood of an Audi vehicle. Used to illustrate the article "Audi 5000 mile scheduled maintenance - new owner introduction".

Audi 5000 mile scheduled maintenance – new owner introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of Audi Maintenance Congratulations on the purchase of your new Audi! We hope you are still enjoying the truly exceptional driving experience that the Audi provides. The paint still shimmers and the leather still shines, and chances are you’re still turning heads as you drive down the street. Cosmetics aside,…

porsche performance check

The Porsche Performance Check – an introduction

  Congratulations on the purchase of your new or pre-owned Porsche! You are now the owner of an elite, timeless vehicle many only dream of owning. You’ve successfully emerged from a drowning sea of boring sedans and less than satisfied car owners. We know you take pride in your new Porsche, and here at Prestige…

The Check Engine Light Checklist for Porsche and Audi Owners.

The Check Engine Light Checklist for Porsche and Audi Owners

  When we are driving, a Check Engine Light or Malfunction Indicator Lamp can throw an unsettling wrench into our day. Often our minds start racing and we assume we’re in for the worst. Stop! Don’t worry! We’re here to help. Following these quick steps can turn a stressful situation into a simple solution… Does…

How Do I Change the Clock in My Audi?

How Do I Change the Clock in My Audi? Step-by-step Directions

Editor’s note: If you’ve ever asked the question, “How do I change the clock in my Audi”, you’ve come to the right spot. This quick guide will step you through the process. If you live in Colorado, re-setting the clock in your Audi is necessary at least a couple of times a year. Always remember…

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