Comprehensive A2 specialist locations

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james.mckenzie

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Hello all,


I'm in Oxfordshire and had my last A2 checked over by A2Cars (Tony) in Milton Keynes. May he rest in peace.

I had a bit of a search around the forums but cant find a sticky or thread with locations of A2 Specialists.

I'm hoping to pull the trigger on a Fizzy this weekend and due to time and family constraints would like to have it checked over by a specialist local to me if possible?

1) Is there a list of recommended garages?
2) Do we know of anything local to Oxfordshire?

Thanks all
 
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There aren't many A2 specialists at all. The best place to go for any A2 work is WOM Automotive in Lower Tean, Staffordshire. B&F Autos in Hounslow also know their A2's in general, but I don't know how many FSI's they see. Other people may have recommendations for VAG specialists.
 
Speaking personally, you,could do a lot worse than B&F in West Hounslow. They actually do a full report on a vehicle which is hugely worthwhile. If your seller doesn't want that done, well there's your answer.
 
Another vote for B & F in Hounslow. They did my wishbones for me recently as I had my drive blocked by a camper conversion of my mates. They do see a few A2's regularly still too.
 
+1 for B&F Autos who I entrusted with work on my previous A2. They know A2s and very good to deal with.
 
Malcyb said:
+1 for B&F Autos who I entrusted with work on my previous A2. They know A2s and very good to deal with.
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I was over at B&F autos yesterday getting 2 of my other cars serviced and talking about my FSi. Evidently Gary is as familiar with FSI’s as any other A2 so @james.mckenzie sounds like he’d be the guy to take yours to. FWIW he didn’t see them as a scary ownership proposition necessarily.

I was asking him about the pre-purchase inspections they do, they’re very reasonably priced and they’re prepared to travel quite some distance (if you’re prepared to pay the mileage premium) to look at a car, they’ve apparently been as far as Essex before.
 
Speaking as a fellow member of the B&F fan club, wouldn't really want to go anywhere else. The exception being a few far flung members of the A2 fraternity........... hoping your recovery proceeds apace Tom. And others.
 
I assume the place in Southam is Vince at Stealth Racing. I know he is excellent for diesels - worth a call as he’s close-ish to you re: his knowledge of the FSI.
 
dj_efk said:
I assume the place in Southam is Vince at Stealth Racing. I know he is excellent for diesels - worth a call as he’s close-ish to you re: his knowledge of the FSI.
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Yes thats the chap! IM booked in with WOM for the end of the month but will call Vince and see if I can save a trip next time
 
simon martyn said:
hoping your recovery proceeds apace Tom.
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Thank you, Simon. Progress is steady but frustratingly slow.

james.mckenzie said:
1) Is there a list of recommended garages?
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As someone whose services are comparatively niche and don’t necessarily align with most people’s definition of “garage”, I wasn’t sure whether I qualified for this list, but I’ll throw my hat into the ring anyway…

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All the best,

Tom
 
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