Information Hello, newbie A2 owner wanting to love the car BUT ....

Hello everyone, I'm Marc and as the subject header says a newbie A2 owner and I want to love this car, but there are some issues I need to resolve. It's a 54 plate 90k on the clock 1.4tdi (se spec I think) and I am using it as a commuter of 60 miles each way 5 days a week (50 miles motorway and 10 miles country roads). I'll post the issues in other areas of the forum so please chip in if you can help. I must say although my commuter I have fallen for the A2 and I can't believe I haven't had one before!
 
Welcome.

I am not too far away if you ever want a VCDS scan, but may well be members nearer.

Andy
 
Welcome from me too.

It sounds as though you've bought an A2 that has not been properly taken care of, and with quite a few serious issues. I would encourage you to find a local independent VAG specialist and get them to assess the car. Auditechnik https://www.auditechnik.net/ is presumably close to you, and have been going since 2004 so will be familiar with the A2.

Even if you're intending to do your own maintenance, an annual service ahead of your MOT will give you reassurance that you're doing everything properly and remain safe on the road.

The A2 is a wonderful and very practical car; the standard TDi is noted for its longevity and fairly modest servicing requirements once you get the car sorted.
 
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Welcome.
I do a very similar commute and have been doing it in my A2 for over 10 years. I have just had a 210,000 mile service and it got through it's MOT only having to clean out the drum brakes and replace the anti roll bar bushes. Of course I have spent a lot on it to keep it going so long but if you look after it well and it will last you for a long time yet.
 
Welcome aboard, you've definitely come to the right place. There's not many problems that the folks can't sort out on here. Probably best to start a thread with some specific issues and see what kind of response you get :)

PS - This thread is useless without photos :)
 
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