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Used Audi A4 Bonnet
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About Bonnet
The A4 Audi bonnet is a crucial part of the car, for beneath it is housed some of the most important components a car needs in order to run. In most cars the bonnet is the hinged cover that protects and allows access to the engine compartment. In some cars, such as the VW Beetle, however, the engine is positioned in the rear of the vehicle, so the bonnet would, in this case, give access to the space designated for luggage.
Often made of steel, bonnets are also made of aluminum, fiberglass, dry carbon and carbon fiber. The bonnet is fixed to the frame at the front of the car and, with the action of hinges, opens outwards. The A4 Audi bonnet is made up of an outer panel which is designed to be smooth and streamlined, contoured to match the shape of the car and an inner panel which is strong and offers protection to the engine beneath.
The bonnet works with a latch mechanism, and is held down by a latch which stops it from opening unexpectedly while driving along and also acts as a lock. The bonnet can be opened by releasing this latch, hidden just under the bonnet lip, or by pulling a small handle, or pushing a button, inside the car, usually located beneath the steering wheel, which is attached to the bonnet pull cable. The bonnet pops open and can be held up and in place with the aid of a hinged rod, commonly referred to as a stay rod, or by a gas strut. There are some bonnets, particularly aftermarket ones, which are held down and kept shut with pins.
Subject to damage from scratches, scrapes and dents, and damage caused by stones and other unwanted objects flying up from the road, as well as being exposed to all weather conditions, the outer panel of the bonnet can, over time, look a little worse for wear. Issues can arise from the buildup of dirt on the latch mechanism, leading to a bonnet that sticks and is hard to open. In some cases, the bonnet may not open at all due to a faulty or worn out mechanism, perhaps due to a worn bonnet pull cable which attaches to the latch. You may need to replace the bonnet because it has suffered damage in a crash. Some car owners merely want to give their car a new look and buying a A4 Audi bonnet will ensure the part fits the make and model of your car.
Audi A4 trivia
- In the US, the Audi A4 was particularly successful, and there was a point where demand completely outstripped supply. It took six months for Audi to boost production speed to keep up with the unexpected success of the car.
- The Audi A4 is a good-looking car, so it’s not surprising to spot it in some big movies. Everything from Transformers to Pixels to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have featured an Audi A4. It’s also been used in multiple racing games.
- The 2001 version of the Audi A4 saw a lot more technology included, as well as independent rear suspension. It became an immediate best-seller in every country it was marketed in.
- In 2007, vehicle inspectors in Sweden called an Audi A4 diesel engine variant the most reliable vehicle available on the market. They said that even three-year-old Audi A4s had a rejection rate of 0.0%.
- The 1.8-litre 20v engine in an Audi A4 is the first Audi engine to have five valves per cylinder. The engine design was based on the Audi Sport Supertouring car.