New to the forum

[JimB]

Hi All. I'm new to the forum. With an 08/09 159 JTS Ti 6speed, which I acquired from the original owner last April, with just 21,000km. Formerly owned a 98 156 Twin Spark manual.These two cars represent 50% of all the cars I've ever owned in 50 years.
The prompt for joining the AR forum was that I have coolant weeping, in the tiniest amount, from the rad hoses at the clamps. Not much of a concern at this point and the original hoses are sound.
However, I want to buy hoses but not at AR's extortionate prices. Neither McKay nor Gates sell them!
I am sure this matter has arisen previously and was hoping someone could help, please. JimB. SA