2003 Audi A6 80,000 service appointment

What was there reasoning for recommending this service? Was the vehicle brought in for a problem and they recommended this as a solution. If your vehicle is subjected to extreme climate (hot or cold) for long periods of time this may warrent early service. Or if the vehicle is being driven hard often, again this may cause premature wear. Also keep in mind that time will warrent early service as well. Your vehicle is a 2003, so it is 6 years old and you have only 43000 miles. You are averaging well below the normal 12000-15000 miles a year at only 7100 miles a year. So if your vehicle was averaging the normal average you would be at 80000 miles right now. Many times you will hear, change your oil every 3 months or 3000 miles. More than likely they recommended it because it is due every 6 years or 80000 miles.

I completely understand you not wanting to get this done if you don't need it. If your vehicle is running fine and your belts look good (no cracking), I would say you are okay with just the oil change. Keep in mind that air filters are always good to change regularly and this is probably part of the 80k. Times are tough and dealers and techs are looking for work where they can get it. But in a vehicle that has low mileage, easy driving habits, and regular maintence this is probably not necessary.