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I'm musing over rescuing a cheap 1.4 petrol. Possibly many petrol engines have mileages near to end of life. Shame to scrap them What engine relacement or refurbishment options are available to me and what are the likely costs? Refurbish the engine Replace the engine - new or used A2 or VW...

Autocar says Edinburgh is going to establish a low emissions zone (LEZ) next year. Edinburgh Low Emission Zone 2022 Presumably all diesel A2s are banned but remind me which petrol A2s are Euro 4 compliant?

What do you think of the BMW i3 range extender version as an everyday car? My wife wants an easier car to drive than the A2 (?!) and I can get a used i3 REX for about £15k. Some of you have direct experience of the i3. Is it a BMW? Does it handle and perform similarly to its stable mates? Is...

Perhaps a gormless question, but is an electrical warning light staying on before starting the engine something to be concerned about? After the engine starts the light goes out. Is it suggesting the battery is weak?

About 4 years ago when I was researching A2s I was strongly tempted to buy a 1.6 FSi. What's not to like? Near Diesel economy, technologically advanced engine, and a useful boost of hp over a Tdi or 1.4 petrol. Then I read forum comments about reliability and decided, as it would be our only...

We are doing a year or more in Edinburgh. Any suggestions for good Garage to sort out A2?

An odd noise has started. Our 75hp Tdi makes strange squeaking noises when first pulling away after the car is started. It doesn't seem to do it after that. Anyone know what this is and whether I need to be concerned. Thanks

For the key fob intermittently r remotely unlocking doors is this a simple replace the internal battery. Or do I have to recode key etc.?

A2 75 Tdi is in for servicing and MOT today. The service handbook says I should have the airbags checked by a VAG dealer every 14 years. I'm not sure this has ever been done (2001 vintage). A few questions: Do I need to do this? Does it need to be done by a VAG dealer or could any competent...

Hi all Red warning came on for low coolant on investigation the level is below the minimum line but not massively below. Our 1.4tdi 75hp has done 160,000 miles but has received regularly servicing, timing chain replacement during its life. As coolant is sealed for life presumably this is...

Looks like the heater fan is not working. Hot and cold air is created but not expelled. Turning up fan achieve nothing Any thoughts on how to fix this?

A couple of occasions when parked up after a drive I've noticed smoke coming from the front bumper. I suspect it might be an oil leak dripping on to something hot or it might be something else... Anybody have any ideas and suggestions? Is this something I need to be worried about?

Well this tells me know my interior trim before ordering parts ;) Glovebox from A2Steve - thanks works perfectly - but in a different shade of grey. Mine is 'soul black' rather than 'platinum grey.' I'm not too fussed really and I should have seen this thread...

Battery and electric motor technology are advancing all the time. It may now be possible to get the performance and the range we need, so is it time to look at electric conversions of our A2s? I'm particularly concerned about government taxes and restrictions on our much loved Tdis - there is...

I'm replacing the two rear tyres and would gradually like to move to a tyre/suspension set up that rides the potholes better. Present tyres are Haida 185/50R16 81V If I want to improve ride comfort what sort of tyres should I be fitting? Should I increase the profile - so I go from a...

Hi everyone After musing on buying a petrol 1.4 does anyone have experience of tuning it? I don't think this has been recently answered and I would like to know if anyone has done this and can recommend it to improve the driveability of their A2. I've looked at chipping and gains seem to...

Hi I am a new member without an A2 and thinking of buying one. Which version should I buy? Some information about us and what we'll use the A2 for: Family runabout Used by my wife and me - more her car we also have a fun car probably do about 5000 miles a year like economy and...