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    Cracking Oil Offer on Ebay.

    I've just bought this. Not sure how they are doing it so cheap. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEAL-PRICE-CASTROL-EDGE-PROFESSIONAL-5W30-FULLY-SYNTHETIC-BOX-OF-4-X-5L/173205633511?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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    Unread posts....

    I maybe being thick here.... but.... On the old website when I logged in and read through the posts/forum, when I logged out it would automatically remember the last time I logged in and show me the new posts from the time and date when I last logged out. When I login in now I get all the...
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    Headlight connectors

    Both connectors on my headlights the clips are broken, they have been like this since I've owned the car. I have 2 other clips I can replace them with but having looked at the connectors they don't look like they can be replaced, Am I missing something or are the connectors not able to be...
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    Current front brake recommendatons

    Hi, The pad-wear light came on today so its that time to think about looking at what is the current best setup. The current discs and pads are Mintex and they have been on the car for close to 6 years. Looking at prices today Mintex again are coming out the best value for money, followed...
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    Lovely Private plate on the M27

    ending in SXY Heading towards Southampton near Junction 9. Gave them a friendly wave. Not sure it is someone on here.
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    Winter tyre stocks.

    The inevitable has happened. Brand New winter tyres, probably covered 600 miles. Got a nail through the tyre wall, rang round to get a replacement, nobody has any stocks. I have had to use mytyres to get a replacement shipped. Not going to arrive for 8 days though:( You'd think the...
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    Canary Yellow. Flamilode?

    Just got back from holidaying by the River Severn. Went for a walk and there was a large concentration of A2's in the village of Flamilode, and Saul. The most entriguing been a Canary Yellow coloured one. (I don't think it was a colour storm ) Custom paint job? Envious:)
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    Strange transmission noise

    Straight to the point. Whenever its a cold morning, (I've had to scrape frost/ice from the car) I get in start the car up, then proceed to scrape all the windows. I then get in to drive off and put the rear heated screen and the climate on. I drive off and all is fine, working my way...
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    Front wheel bearing

    Car failed its MOT on a rough wheel bearing last week. The garage wanted nearly £300 to change it. I rang round and managed to find a garage in North Baddesley for Monk Autos who did the job for nearly a 3rd of the price. So all you Hampshire based owners I can highly reccomend him for...
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    Site so slow

    It has taken me nearly 2 hours to view the first 6 forum groups. Is site/server maintance taking place toda?
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    Volcanic tailgate

    Can't believe I'm posting this. Yesterday I had the fright of my life and didn't sleep very well last night as i'm still turning it over in my mind. Went to a surprise birthday dinner last night. Parked my A2 up. About 10 minutes after being inside, there was a ring on the door bell and...
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    Ice on the inside of the screen

    Does anyone else get this. This morning i had to use the rubber bit on the scraper to remove ice shavings from the inside of the windscreen. It looked like small nail clippings as it was coming off. I've checked the boot and its a dry as a bone, so moisture isn't coming in through there...
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    Cam belt and Water Pump offer

    Came across this yesterday on ebay. Might be of interest to some. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200459766247&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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    If anyone is after tyres

    I came across this site. http://www.tyredrive.com/ You have to find someone to fit them but there very cheap.
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    Guttman Oil Filters?

    Has anyone used them before? Can't seem to find a great amount of detail on them other than they originate out of Bulgaria.
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    Information Just a quick note.....

    Can all the forum posters please take a break for a week to let me catch up with the postings in my absence. I've only been away a week and I've spent the whole morning trawling through posts. So if everyone could take a break from posting it would be appreciated:D I will update when...
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    Radio cutting out.

    I've done a search and found not found this problem with anyone else. My radio cuts out after about 20 seconds of being in the car. The display just goes blank. I take the face off and refit and it works as normal. It only seems to do it when its been hot though. Anyone any ideas?
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    Air Con recharge Southampton area

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to go for Air con recharge in Southampton and surrounding area. I've looked at the franchises. Autocentre £69 :eek: Kwikfit £45. I don't trust them, especially after the wheel aligning episode. Hellfrauds £55. Although they use the can off...
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    1.4 TD 90 Sport False Floor

    Hi, I've done a search for this and the messageboard is playing up and giving me every post thats been made in a list. My dad has just purchased a 90 Sport version, after loving my A2 (finally converted him). Upon collection it had no false boot floor, and it appears no facility to put one...
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    Service reset. Only says 9300 miles.

    I've reset my service indicator according to the instructions in the manual, but it reset to 9300 miles instead of 10000 miles to next service. Is this correct or have i done something wrong?
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