15570 SE Stark St Mon–Fri · 8:00am – 5:30pm
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Audi · Portland, OR

Audi repair in Portland.

Factory-trained on the platform. Quattro drivetrains, timing service, 2.0T carbon cleaning and the diagnostics the dealer wants three days for.

Audi service at Trafton's Foreign Auto in Portland, Oregon
AUDIQUATTRO · TFSI

What we do on Audis

01Oil change
02Scheduled maintenance
03Brake replacement
04Water pump & thermostat replacement
05Electronic diagnostics
06Pre-purchase inspection
07Quattro drivetrain service
08Timing belt / chain service
092.0T carbon cleaning
10Turbo & intercooler service
11Suspension & control arm replacement
12DSG transmission service

In the shop

Dealer-level diagnostics without dealer pricing

Modern Audis are dense with electronics, and a shop without the right equipment ends up guessing. We have the scan tools and the training to read these cars properly, which usually means a shorter diagnosis and a smaller bill. A check engine light is a starting point, not an answer, and we would rather spend an hour finding the cause than three hours replacing parts that were fine.

Carbon cleaning on the 2.0T and 3.0T

Direct injection is the reason your A4, A5, Q5 or Q7 develops a rough idle and a flat spot somewhere north of 60,000 miles. Fuel never washes the back of the intake valves, so carbon builds up until airflow suffers. We clean it by walnut-shell blasting, which physically removes the deposits. Cars come back feeling like they did when they were new, and it is one of the most satisfying jobs we do.

Quattro drivetrain and DSG service

All-wheel drive adds a differential, a driveshaft and a set of fluids that get ignored. Haldex service on transverse cars and proper diff and transfer case fluid intervals on the longitudinal ones make a real difference to how long the drivetrain lasts. DSG and S tronic gearboxes need their fluid and filter changed on schedule too — skipping it is how a smooth-shifting transmission becomes an expensive one.

Timing, water pumps and oil consumption

Timing belt and chain intervals on Audi engines are firm, and the tensioners on some chain-driven engines are a known weak point. Plastic thermostat housings and water pumps fail with age. On earlier 2.0T engines, oil consumption is often a piston ring or PCV issue rather than something catastrophic, and we can tell you which one you are dealing with before you commit to major work.

Suspension, control arms and the way these cars drive

An Audi that feels vague or clunky over bumps is usually telling you about control arm bushings, tie rods or worn strut mounts. It is straightforward work and it transforms the car. Air suspension on the larger Q models is its own subject and we handle that too.

Where our Audi customers come from

The shop is at 15570 SE Stark Street, on the Portland–Gresham line and a straight run from most of the east metro.

PortlandGreshamClackamasHappy ValleyMilwaukieTroutdaleFairviewWood VillageOregon CityDamascusSandyVancouver, WAHood River

More on the areas we serve, or call (503) 253-4621 and describe what the car is doing.

Common questions

Where can I get Audi repair near me in Portland or Clackamas?

We are at 15570 SE Stark Street in Portland, minutes from Gresham and a straight run down 122nd or I-205 from Clackamas and Happy Valley. Audi work is one of our largest service categories.

Will servicing here affect my Audi warranty?

Routine maintenance at an independent shop does not void a factory warranty as long as the work is done to specification and documented, which is how we work. If your car is under warranty for a specific failure, we will tell you when the dealer is the better option.

My check engine light is on. What does diagnosis cost?

Call us and describe what the car is doing. We quote diagnosis before we start and tell you what it will take to confirm the cause — nothing gets repaired until you approve it.

Do you do carbon cleaning on the 2.0T?

Yes, by walnut-shell blasting rather than chemicals. It is a routine job for us on 2.0T and 3.0T engines.

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