Thanks to Audi & Mike

[A2 Golden Miler]

I would just like to express my Thanks to Mike for his hard work in relation to the aluminium fatigue issue, this result is an excellent one.
Our A2 is free from this defect but it is fantastic to be part of a community that can achieve so much, these Thanks are also aimed at Audi who do at last appear to be recognising the following the A2 has and are endeavouring to look after this all too often overlooked SUPERmini.

Thanks Mike and Audi

[malcolmoc]

My sentiments exactly,many thanks Mike. I will await the call from Birmingham Audi for repairs to my doors.

[John H]

Agreed, thanks Mike, great work, and it also shows just how powerful the internet and forums like this have become.

JH

[Darren C]

Ditto!!

Your time, commitment and energy, (channelled in such a postive and gentlemanly way), has recieved the award it deserves and the appreciation of all our members.

I am also one of the fortunate few, (for now), that is not affected by this problem, but I find great comfort in the knowledge that a cost free solution is ready and waiting should I need it.

Well done Mike!!
Well done Audi!! (We may be gone, but clearly not forgotten).

Regards,

Darren

[richardaudi0]

I completely echo Darren's comments.

[Keithb]

This is superb news, well done Mike and well done Audi.

I think we all owe Mike a beer. :)

[richard-]

Good news thanks mike.. I will head into audi to have mine noted. :)

[A2 DRS]

I'm not a big poster on the site but I have to agree that this is a superb result, well done Mike!:)

Now I need to check my car.

[Smick]

Hmm

I just learned the mysterious Mike's surname by his last post!

Well, I suppose he is not that mysterious if you go to the socials. But I like to think of him as some form of Zorro or Robin Hood character. Fighting the rich (Audi) to help the poor (me).

Anyway. Well done Mike Hill.

[steve hughes]

Skipton should be like the Stig someone we admire but never really know!
Mike again echo the views of all the keen A2 owners thanks for hanging in and persisting to get a super result for owners.

Steve

[millie]

Fantastic news Mike. I have no idea whether mine warrant the repair (not sure what to look at/for despite it coverage on other threads) Will seek advice on 24th! However, as expressed already, nice to know that if it begins it can be rectified with ease. Thank you Mike and thanks Audi, great little cars you know!

[g maddox]

I have to say I agree with all the above.Mine has been done the long way round but still good to know that this fairly major minor hiccup seems to be resolved in everyones favour.Thanks for all your efforts Mike & also Audi UK.

[Alan_uk]

My A2 is free from this defect but it is great to know that should it surface then thanks to Mike it will be sorted out. Mike gives a tremendous amount of time to this club and the effort he has put into getting Audi to address this aluminium problem is no exception and a tremendous achievement.

And yes, thanks as well to Audi for accepting the situation and providing, it seems, a simple admin procedure to get it rectified and without time limit.

[erstens]

Well done.

We use this result for our initiative on that problem in Germany (first for our A2 Club Deutschland members).

But this thread would'nt exist, if Havank would not have posted the link to our forum: http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showpost.php?p=45577&postcount=2 :) And If I did'nt said anything, no one of you would have noticed that problem anyway. :D

[AlanA2]

Thanks Mike, although having only owned my A2 for less than a year, the support from this club and yourself is second to none.
Thanks
Alan

[dr_jones]

Well done Mike, superb effort!

[Colin]

An excellent result Mike and thankyou for all your time and effort in pursueing this issue on all our behalfs.

[SirTrevor]

Thank you Mike for fighting for all of us A2 owners in a very positive and sensible manner. Another great reason to own this little car and be part of this great community.
ST

[Emm]

Well done.

We use this result for our initiative on that problem in Germany (first for our A2 Club Deutschland members).

But this thread would'nt exist, if Havank would not have posted the link to our forum: http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showpost.php?p=45577&postcount=2 :) And If I did'nt said anything, no one of you would have noticed that problem anyway. :D.

I agree several people have highlighted and given up a portion of there time to sort a problem. If/when a solution is available many users will benefit, but please lets offer gratitude to the many people that contributed.

[Darren C]

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I agree several people have highlighted and given up a portion of there time to sort a problem. If/when a solution is available many users will benefit, but please lets offer gratitude to the many people that contributed.

A very fair point.

[Skipton01]

Absolutely agree with all that's been said so far.

The A2OC isn't a one-man operation and although I have taken the lead on this matter, there are, as Erstens points out, many other people who have been involved.

The very reason why we won an award for information last year and the reason we are such a helpful source of information is because of the participation of ALL the members.

So, whilst I appreciate the comments and thanks given, I am not the only one around here who deserves it.

Cheers,

Mike

[ULP]

Well done to Mike on dealing with Audi to get this issue resolved, and, as Mike say's well-done to all for providing such a body of evidence - as a single voice it is difficult to acheive much, but as a team anything is possible. I'm not sure how much the internet benefits manufacturers, but for owners it is invaluable

Now; group hug!

[John H]

I'm not sure how much the internet benefits manufacturers, but for owners it is invaluable



An interesting point, and one worthy of a debate in its own right. The internet has indeed changed the rules for manufacturers, as there is simply no place to hide the way there used to be. Those that don't recognise this will suffer, but those that wise up to it will prosper.

The VAG Group have been woefully behind the times generally in this regard (ditto their new owners Porsche). I have had occasions to argue with VW before, and their "head in the sand" attitude was staggering.

I particularly pleased to see Audi come clean on this issue, even if it did require pressure from us as informed customers. Here's hoping we see lots more of this attitude (though I'm not holding my breath!)

:)

[wooly A2]

A Fantastic result for the A2OC ,

A Great job by ALL involved especially MIKE who acted
as our spokesperson on this problem , will this be classed as a
general recall on all A2's or is it just a case of if you report it
they will investigate .....
As there must be many A2 Owners out there
that would be unaware of this problem , will it just be
ourselves the collective few that participate in the A2OC
that get the problem sorted .....
Mike i must get you to check my Hinges as i cant see anything
how long would this recall last for if you noticed this problem in say a couple of years ....

Once again thanks Mike
WE ARE THE COLLECTIVE !!!!

[Skipton01]

WE ARE THE COLLECTIVE !!!!
You're not going to graft bits of metal into me matey! I'm not going to be assimilated into the Borg!!

This is NOT going to be a general recall, but will be dealt with on a case by case basis, either when owners discover a crack and take the vehicle in, or possibly when the car is in for routine servicing.

If Audi UK will be writing to all A2 owners, I haven't been told about it and to be honest, I don't think it would serve much use, as most ownership records will be out of date by now. If people want to rush up to people getting into A2s that they don't know, to ask them if they can check their hinges, it's entirely up to them!!

As to time limits, again I haven't been told of any time limit and I am speculating here, but I'd suggest that any cars exhibiting the problem within the 12 year body warranty can reasonably be expected to be repaired. That would mean that the earliest cars should be covered until the Olympics roll into town in 2012 and the later cars, such as Darrens, will considered until 2017.

Cheers,

Mike

[tdiman]

You're not going to graft bits of metal into me matey! I'm not going to be assimilated into the Borg!!

This is NOT going to be a general recall, but will be dealt with on a case by case basis, either when owners discover a crack and take the vehicle in, or possibly when the car is in for routine servicing.

If Audi UK will be writing to all A2 owners, I haven't been told about it and to be honest, I don't think it would serve much use, as most ownership records will be out of date by now. If people want to rush up to people getting into A2s that they don't know, to ask them if they can check their hinges, it's entirely up to them!!

As to time limits, again I haven't been told of any time limit and I am speculating here, but I'd suggest that any cars exhibiting the problem within the 12 year body warranty can reasonably be expected to be repaired. That would mean that the earliest cars should be covered until the Olympics roll into town in 2012 and the later cars, such as Darrens, will considered until 2017.

Cheers,

MikeI quite agree Mike with the statement re ownership records, SKF Audi sent me an accident management card last year for my 1995 80 Avant which was written off at THEIR bodyshop!
Oh and one for Eggbert who I changed 2006 and for my current A4! makes you wonder doesn't it!!

Mike

[jimbobaroo]

I would just like to give a belated well done and BIG thank you to Mike , Audi and all involved in the successful resolution of this issue. I've only just read about it.
( Don't get the time to go on the old P.C. anymore like l used to or want too ).

Come March l'll be down to PGA Sheffield, complete with cracks in both doors.

Once again many thanks.

Cheers Bob.

[T2theC]

The VAG Group have been woefully behind the times generally in this regard (ditto their new owners Porsche). I have had occasions to argue with VW before, and their "head in the sand" attitude was staggering.


VAG aren't unique in this regard. My experience with BMW was not a good one although I loved the M Coupe I owned to two years, I'd never buy another BMW based on the cost vs benefit you get from having to deal BMW themselves. In complete contrast my last two years driving a Ford is the exact opposite...the Ford dealer I purchased the car from and use to get the it serviced are an object lesson in customer service...they're brilliant. Admittedly they are the smallest Ford franchise in the UK and still run by the same family who purchased the franchise from Ford in the late 1940's, but they prove it can be done.

Pity they don't have an A2 to sell me.

[A2Look]

Well done Mike! - and everyone on this forum supporting the cause.

[simoncaine@hotmail.co.uk]

cheers mike now i know ill be back in touch with stoke audi