Just On Tickover
Posted 11 April 2025 - 08:19 AM
Just a query really, my Mk3 s shell is in a bad way but I'd like to preserve as much of it as possible, I've seen a company called minimine in Stoke, it would be ideal for me living 30 minutes away, the website looks good and general feedback is good, and I see they have a cracking looking Mk3 S in the same colour as mine, but has anyone on here used them for shell restoration, panel replacement and paint work?
thanks
How bad can it Be?
Posted 11 April 2025 - 09:29 AM
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 11 April 2025 - 11:44 AM
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 11 April 2025 - 03:37 PM
How bad can it Be?
Posted 11 April 2025 - 08:09 PM
I've found that being able to drop into the workshop at short notice to discuss problems as they arise and agree a way forward is really important. Not everything can be easily sorted by text or phone. Go and have a cuppa and a chat with minimine.
Jason very good but long waiting list I think.
I do totally agree with this. I was popping into see the guys all the time, especially as we unearthed more and more issues with non-mini panels and bespoke fabrication.
Just On Tickover
Posted 13 April 2025 - 05:59 PM
Can’t comment on their workshop services I’m afraid, but have used them for parts, both mail order and in person, and have always found them very good service wise. A bit further away from you is https://www.classicm...rations.co.uk/. Jason and the guys took over my shell bodywork when I lost my workshop space. Did a great job of my Elf and all the panel fabrication that turns Mini panels into Elf items (it’s amazing how different how the Elf was to Mini of the same era).
Yes that's the general info I'm reading about is there mail order service and that's the way to keep customers, as for body work it will need a lot replacing and bits and bobs possibly fabricating so I'll take a look at that link, thanks
I've found that being able to drop into the workshop at short notice to discuss problems as they arise and agree a way forward is really important. Not everything can be easily sorted by text or phone. Go and have a cuppa and a chat with minimine.
Jason very good but long waiting list I think.
Couldn't agree more, that is very important face to face and to see physically what's needed to be done, yes I will do one of the days, long waiting is ok as I have a lot of saving to do and still dealing with the DVLA so don't want to start stripping till that's sorted just in case they want to see it.
Like humph in only ordered parts from them but if there body work is half as good as the efficient speedy parts service is run you should be fine.
https://www.minimine.co.uk/workshop
Yes definitely, and if they did the Mk3 S themselves then that will also speak dividends.
I've found that being able to drop into the workshop at short notice to discuss problems as they arise and agree a way forward is really important. Not everything can be easily sorted by text or phone. Go and have a cuppa and a chat with minimine.
Jason very good but long waiting list I think.I do totally agree with this. I was popping into see the guys all the time, especially as we unearthed more and more issues with non-mini panels and bespoke fabrication.
Agree with both of you, my brother in law has his MK1 Austin Cooper done at a place in Bristol, did a great job but not just around the corner for a look and chat about what's needed next.
Just On Tickover
Posted 13 April 2025 - 06:00 PM
Cheers for all your replies guys 
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