A2 Cars Introduction

A2 Cars

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Well A2'ers, as many will know we have been very busy in getting our new workshop in Milton Keynes prepared and ready for business. We have finally sorted out the gremlins and have moved in and started trading, with several members having sampled our services. Of course, there is still a hefty "to-do" list but we are steadily chipping away and getting the business ship-shape.

To many of you, I will be more familiar by my personal membership signature "hotstuff", a member of this forum since September 2008 and the proud owner of a TDi A2 (1 of 8 A2's) which has over the years been upgraded to what must now be one of the most highly spec'ed A2's in the UK.

The purpose of this introduction to the wider membership is to highlight the services that we offer. Over the next few weeks, this list will grow to include virtually all of the maintenance requirements and upgrade options for your Audi A2.

A2 Cars Limited is a brick & mortar business operating out of fully renovated facilities in Milton Keynes. We are registered with Companies House as a Limited entity and with HMRC for VAT. I am a director of the business and also responsible for the day to day running of the business and carry out the work myself. I hold a National Diploma in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering and am a fully qualified automotive technician. My experience within the motor trade is extensive having worked with VW/Audi, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Nissan and Volvo and have also operated my own fleet maintenance business in South Africa. I am fortunate to have undergone substantial training at these prestigious brands and am intimately familiar with and have consistently and successfully applied "manufacturer standards". Over the last 25 years, I have worked with the worlds major sunroof systems manufacturers and have completed several intensive courses (Germany, UK, USA, France) on sunroof installations, maintenance & repair.

A2 Cars in Milton Keynes is a concept that I have been considering for the last 12 months and took certain forum members into my confidence during the preliminary planning stages, discussing all aspects of the business plan. The response has been very favourable and we have now launched with the aim to provide Audi A2 owners with an alternative to the franchised dealer network and also to other independents. We have made a substantial financial commitment to property leasing and workshop plant and equipment. We have a full compliment of hand tools and growing list of Audi special tools required for specialist operations. We also have genuine VCDS software, backed-up by the latest in dealer-level handheld diagnostic scanning monitors. Our front office administration benefits from sophisticated software designed to maintain service history and generate servicing and other reminder alerts. A2 Cars is located in a modest industrial unit, we are fully insured and our premises are air-conditioned and fitted with fire detection equipment, sophisticated alarm systems linked to a 24 hour security response company and camera surveillance.

So, what are we able to do?

A2 Cars has the experience, knowledge and tooling to carry out any service, repair or maintenance on your Audi A2. Additionally, we can undertake any upgrade and modification to your A2 and I have indeed pioneered many such upgrades - retro DIS, 42l tank upgrade, illuminated vent wheels, etc.

A2 Cars is perfectly placed to assist with the following;

Mechanical
Servicing, Repairs, Cam-Belt change; Clutch replacement, Suspension, Braking, Exhausts, Electrical faults, A/C faults, MOT's, Alloy Wheel refurbishing, Tyres, Wheel Alignment, and more

OpenSky Systems
Fault Finding, Servicing, Repairs, Overhaul, Replacement

Upgrades
Cruise Control, BOSE, Rear Electric Windows, Rear Speakers, Double Din Dash installations, RNS-E & Bluetooth integration, Lumbar Support, Heated Seats, Front Fog Lamps, Auto-Dipping Interior Mirror, and more

All work carried out is covered by a two year warranty where genuine parts are used, and is fully documented. Courtesy Audi A2's are available for those jobs that take a little longer.

Our aim is to provide a value service, using quality components, adhering to the highest standards whilst striving for service excellence.

Welcome to A2 Cars.
 
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good luck, may you prosper and expand. up north please.

envious of you southern lot. even though the distance is great I may still consider your services, the fact that I love taking the a2 on long journeys and you obviously no all about these great cars very much appeals to me.

unless you offer a mobile service of course ;)

best of luck to you a2cars.
 
good luck, may you prosper and expand. up north please.

envious of you southern lot. even though the distance is great I may still consider your services, the fact that I love taking the a2 on long journeys and you obviously no all about these great cars very much appeals to me.

unless you offer a mobile service of course ;)

best of luck to you a2cars.

Many thanks for your support and kind wishes. We are fortunate to have some very loyal supporters and regularly attend to vehicles from as far afield as Bristol, Manchester and Dover as an example.

Mobile service? May yet be on the cards ;).

blue skies
tony
 
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Upgrades
Cruise Control, BOSE, Rear Electric Windows, Rear Speakers, Double Din Dash installations, RNS-E & Bluetooth integration, Lumbar Support, Heated Seats, Front Fog Lamps, Auto-Dipping Interior Mirror, and more
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Congrats on getting this far :)

Presumably also DIS, since you were the pioneer? I reckon I'll be going for it this summer.
 
Congrats on getting this far :)

Presumably also DIS, since you were the pioneer? I reckon I'll be going for it this summer.

Hi Mike, and thank you.
Yes, we did pioneer retro-fitting DIS, and many other upgrade firsts - pleasing to note that more members can now enjoy additional toys in their A2's due to our efforts, greatly enhancing their pleasure of owning an A2.
As for offering retro DIS, there is a car booked in next week for such an upgrade. I'm sure the member will relate his experience.

blue skies
tony
 
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I would just like to add my personal endorsement to the quality of Tony's work and I would recommend A2 Cars to any and all A2 owners on this forum looking for service, or indeed, modification work. I've had several, substantial mods to my little Alu pal undertaken by Tony, (including retro-DIS) and if he hadn't done them I doubt I would ever have gone through with the projects.

I look forward to booking my car in with A2 cars this summer to attend to a host of niggles that have developed and hopefully restore my A2 to full health :)
 
Thank you for your kind words Dan.
Always a pleasure working on your A2 - just no more late nights ;), although there are no neighbours now to "talk".

See you soon.

blue skies
tony
 
My car is also looking forward to a return 'holiday' with A2 Cars limited. It's previous 'holidays' resulting in a driving transformation after the new suspension was fitted on its first 'holiday' and then a fab new roof on the second. Plus some smaller pieces of TLC on both visits. Needless to say I recommend the work of Tony and A2 Cars Limited.

Next visit is already in the planning for a bit of fault finding and repair plus the all important MOT.
 
Congratulations and all the best in the business venture.

I have sent a PM for a quote!:)

Geoff
 
Am making a trip down from Lancashire to get my door m switch changed next week
 
Hi Tony
I've just purchased an A2 1.4TDi Sport, my first too, and now that I know where you are I will certainly remember you for servicing etc... Even though I live in Colchester it gives me an excuse to drive it to you.....like driving it already.
I'll definitely be in touch soon.
All the best with the business.

Cheers:D
Gary74
 
Hi Gary
Having fun driving an Audi A2 - it's what it's all about :D.
Well done on your purchase, enjoy!
Colchester - Milton Keynes - Colchester. Fuel for the price of a luxury magazine will get you some magic - we look forward to welcoming you.

blue skies
tony

Hi Tony
I've just purchased an A2 1.4TDi Sport, my first too, and now that I know where you are I will certainly remember you for servicing etc... Even though I live in Colchester it gives me an excuse to drive it to you.....like driving it already.
I'll definitely be in touch soon.
All the best with the business.

Cheers:D
Gary74
 
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