Audi CPO is a manufacturer-backed program for used Audis that meet a specific set of eligibility requirements. It is not just a marketing label. To qualify, a vehicle must be no more than five model years old, have fewer than 60,000 miles on it, carry a clean title with no salvage, flood, or major accident history, and have never been used as a taxi, ride-share, or commercial vehicle. It also cannot have any aftermarket performance modifications. If a vehicle meets all of those criteria, it then goes through an inspection of more than 125 components by an Audi-certified technician covering the interior, exterior, engine compartment, undercarriage, and a full road test.

What that inspection produces is a vehicle that Audi is willing to stand behind with its own warranty. That warranty is the CPO Limited Warranty: one year or 20,000 miles from the date of purchase, whichever comes first, with a $0 deductible. No charge for covered repairs, no per-visit fee, and no surprises at the service counter. If the factory warranty has not yet expired when you buy the car, it runs until it does, and the CPO coverage kicks in after. If the factory warranty is already gone, CPO starts immediately at purchase.

Worth clarifying because older sources still get this wrong: the current CPO warranty is one year and 20,000 miles with no deductible. You may see references online to a two-year, 50,000-mile warranty with an $85 deductible. That was the policy before August 2023. It no longer applies.

Beyond the warranty itself, CPO includes 24-hour roadside assistance covering tows to the nearest Audi dealer, jump-starts, flat tire service, lockout assistance, and fuel delivery. It also includes a complimentary loaner vehicle during covered repairs at participating dealers, a vehicle history report, the remaining balance of any corrosion perforation warranty on the car, and the balance of any Audi Care plan already attached to the VIN. The CPO warranty is not transferable on vehicles sold on or after August 1, 2023, so it covers the buyer but does not pass to a subsequent private owner.

On the financing side, Audi Financial Services currently offers competitive APR options for qualified buyers, making CPO vehicles more accessible compared to standard used vehicle financing.

Pure Protection is Audi Financial Services’ suite of optional protection products. The one most buyers are asking about is the Vehicle Service Protection plan, or VSP, which is the closest thing to an extended warranty Audi offers.

VSP is not a manufacturer warranty. It is a service contract administered by a third party and backed by Volkswagen Financial Services. It is sold at the dealership and covers mechanical breakdowns beyond what the factory or CPO warranty includes.

There are three coverage tiers. Powertrain covers core mechanical components like the engine and transmission. Gold expands coverage to include suspension, fuel, and electrical systems. Platinum is the most comprehensive and works on an exclusionary basis, covering nearly all mechanical components except those specifically listed as excluded.

All tiers are available for extended terms, depending on the vehicle’s original in-service date. Plans must be purchased while the vehicle is still within the factory warranty period or at the time of CPO purchase.

Buying a used Audi like a Q5 and want warranty coverage included. Audi CPO is what matters. It comes with the vehicle and provides one year of coverage with no deductible.

Buying new and planning to keep the vehicle. Audi Care helps you prepay maintenance and typically saves money over time if you keep the car through 40,000 miles.

Already own an Audi or want long-term protection. Pure Protection extends mechanical coverage beyond the factory or CPO warranty and is the only option of the three that continues coverage long term.

If you are unsure which applies, the Audi Great Neck team can review any VIN and explain exactly what coverage is active and what makes sense to add.