Hello, I bought my first A2 in 2009 and although it was a great car I sold it when I was 8 months pregnant as it was a Y reg and was going to start costing me and I wanted a newer A2 which would be more reliable! Ha Ha. I bought a 2004 petrol 1.6 and nothing but trouble! It had a flat battery the first time I went to drive it. It needed the cam belt and pump done just in case... then something I don't know what it was went wrong with a valve two days before I was due to give birth! Luckily a fabulous mechanic in Writtle, essex fixed it and held it for me until I could collect it. then... the alternator went the day before I was flying out on holiday.. then the brakes needed work after I drove through road works and loose gravel, then the underside of the front wheel arch broke and then... a few weeks ago after loading baby and husband into car the (new) battery was DEAD! I only bought this car in September 2013! Now, my front wiper arm has sheared off! and I won't mention that the day after the mot the brake alarm on the dash screams at me intermitently. So... my current motto is NEVER AGAIN. No more A2s... I'm seriously considering selling! I'm a stay at home mum who needs a reliable car, one i can trust! Maybe this forum can restore my faith in my A2?? Because I do love them really.