In the Netherlands the SQ5 has mostly been a company car, and you can see that in the damaged stock: tidy examples with high mileages. On this page we bring together what our affiliated car dealers, traders and dismantling companies in the Netherlands and abroad have for sale. That saves you a trawl through dozens of separate used-car sites. Filter by year of manufacture, engine option or type of damage, then contact the seller directly.
Our partners decide through their buying what is listed here, and that changes daily. Audi has built the SQ5 since 2013 and has by now brought three generations to market, with diesel and petrol alternating under the bonnet. That distinction determines both the value of a salvage car and the parts you will need.
The first SQ5 was a diesel: a twin-turbo 3.0 V6 with over 310 hp, at the time the first Audi S model without a petrol engine. The diesel later returned with an electric compressor that fills the gap until the turbo takes over, good for 347 hp.
These versions cover a lot of motorway kilometres and come up here most often. Ask about the functioning of the particulate filter and the AdBlue system, since at high mileages that is where most of the costs lie.
Between 2017 and 2019 Audi supplied the SQ5 in Europe with a 3.0 TFSI petrol engine producing 354 hp. The newest generation from 2025 picks up that line again, now with 367 hp and a mild-hybrid system that assists the engine.
Petrol examples are rarer here than the diesels. If one does turn up, it is usually a car with a long list of options and correspondingly expensive parts.
Bear in mind that the petrol and diesel versions have different cooling and a different exhaust system. Those parts are not interchangeable.
Since 2021 there has been a Sportback alongside the regular SQ5, with a sloping roofline and its own tailgate. Technically it is identical to the standard model, but from the B-pillar back the bodywork differs.
That difference matters with a salvage car. The tailgate, rear window and rear side panels are not interchangeable between the two body styles, so always check which version you are looking at.
The rear seat and the parcel shelf also differ between the two body styles. Anyone who repairs a Sportback with parts from a regular SQ5 will run into that sooner or later.
We do not publish a fixed list of stock. You enter the requirements your Audi SQ5 salvage car has to meet and then see straight away whether there is anything suitable at the moment:
No suitable car today? Next week things may look different. Save your search or the link to this page and check back now and then, and you will be there as soon as a partner lists one.
Does a car catch your eye? The listing contains extensive photos and a full description of the damage, plus the contact details of the seller.
A sporty SUV with quattro drive is judged on different points than an ordinary Q5. Four areas tell you whether it is a bargain or a big expense.
Many SQ5s run on 20- or 21-inch wheels and adaptive damping, sometimes combined with air suspension. A collision at wheel height therefore often affects more than just the rim.
Ask whether the car still sits straight, whether the damping works without fault messages and what state the brake discs are in. On this model those points account for a good part of the repair costs.
Also check whether the car sits at the same height at every corner. A difference of a few centimetres gives away a damaged spring or a leaking air spring, and you rarely see that in a photo.
The bumpers, the wing mirrors and the windscreen contain radar and cameras, and on the newer cars the headlights are of the matrix type. A seemingly minor collision therefore already calls for calibration and expensive replacement parts. That is exactly why an insurer writes these cars off quickly, and that is where your advantage lies: through our platform the same parts come from a salvage vehicle for a fraction of the new price.
The label refers purely to a calculation: the insurer puts the cost of repair above the car’s market value at the time of the loss. With S-specific parts that threshold is reached sooner than with an ordinary Q5, even when the mechanicals are still in order.
Assess for each vehicle whether repair is worthwhile or whether the value lies rather in the components: the V6, the eight-speed automatic, the quattro drivetrain, the headlights or the wheels.
Use the chassis number to obtain the damage history, and ask for the inspection reports from the insurer or a recognised repairer. With a car that has a company history, the service history belongs with those. With a complete file, re-registration or export to Germany, Belgium or Poland goes a good deal more smoothly.
To round things off, check that the vehicle register lists no block against the vehicle.
Who you buy from is at least as important as what you buy. That is why we check in advance whether a dealer is affiliated with organisations such as the Vereniging Schadevoertuighandel (VSV) and the Stichting Verzekeringsbureau Voertuigcriminaliteit (VbV). Much of their stock comes directly from insurers, so the origin of the car is beyond doubt.
Every Audi SQ5 salvage car on our platform comes with clear photos and extensive specifications. That lets you see in advance whether it is only superficial bodywork damage or whether there is more to it, for instance in the running gear or the drivetrain.
Want to know more? Ask the dealer for pictures of the underside and the wheel arches. On an SUV that has covered many motorway kilometres, that is where you see fastest what state the car is in.
You deal directly with the dealer and pay no middleman. That feeds through into a sharp price and a short turnaround. In addition, an SQ5 with damage costs considerably less than a comparable one without. What else we offer you:
From companies that buy for repair or export to private buyers who want to keep a fast SUV within their budget: buyers differ greatly. Do you recognise your own situation below?
When repairing a damaged car, finding the right parts usually takes the most time. That is why we offer more than the vehicle alone: you will also find Audi salvage cars and high-quality used car parts for this specific model.
That way you get the car and the parts from the same network. That saves you a round of the suppliers and, for model-specific parts, a long delivery time as well.
Do you buy in a professional capacity? Then one account lets you follow both the incoming stock and the donor vehicles you need to go with it.
“Our salvage car dealers are selected in advance and list their stock on an ongoing basis. That keeps the listings on this page up to date by themselves: what is not there today may be added tomorrow. Because these cars have often been used as company cars, our dealers’ assessment is especially valuable. They tell you clearly what the damage does to the repair costs and to the residual value.”
Repairing a damaged SQ5 with used parts cuts costs and saves raw materials. Putting an existing car back to work simply takes far less material than building a new one.
On an SUV weighing over two tonnes, that adds up. The body panels, wheels, running gear and drivetrain contain a considerable amount of steel, aluminium and electronics. As long as those parts are usable, they belong on another SUV and not on the scrap heap. We are happy to support that reuse.
Do you have a question about one particular Audi SQ5 on our platform, for example about its damage history, the condition of the running gear or the service history? Put that question to the dealer offering the car, who will answer you straight away.
The dealer’s telephone number and email address are given in the listing.
Do you have a question about buying a salvage car in a broader sense? Then first take a look at our page with frequently asked questions from users. If anything remains unclear, send us a message; our details are on the customer service page.
No. The listings come from our affiliated partners and change from day to day. Save your search or this page and check back now and then to see whether anything new has appeared.
It certainly can be. These cars have often been used as company cars and serviced to schedule while in use. With a 3.0 V6, a reading of 300,000 km says less than the service history does. So ask for the invoices and for the condition of the timing system.
It means the insurer estimates the repair costs at more than the car’s market value at the time of the loss. With S-specific parts and large wheels the costs mount quickly, while the mechanicals can last for years yet. The verdict therefore says little about the condition of the car.
For the basic mechanicals, yes, because the SQ5 shares its platform with the Q5 and with other models from the Volkswagen Group. With S-specific parts such as bumpers, brakes and wheels it is trickier; for those, a salvage vehicle from our listings is, in most cases, the fastest path to the right part.
Yes, as long as you have complete export papers and a complete damage file. For Germany, Belgium or Poland you need the full registration document for re-registration to go smoothly. Also check beforehand that the car is not listed as blocked in the register.
No. As a platform we bring supply and demand together; the sale is with the affiliated partner. As far as warranty is concerned, you therefore have to turn to the dealer selling the car.
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