at least he's a mechanic and knows how to fix stuff (or is that way inclined)... feel sorry for those out there that have done something similar and...
The Audi branded warranties (whether they were the new car warranty extension or the Audi Approved Plus type) were always decent from my experience....
Paint can cost a bit, depending on how much body work is required. A cheapish job would be about $4K, but then goes up depending on how much work is...