How much for a hood?

[bobfrance]

Where's the best place to buy a replacement hood from?

And how much would you expect to pay?

I've only seen one price so far (£400) and that seems a little steep for what is a pretty simple affair.

Any help appreciated

[Danny Hoffman]

By the time VAT and fitting were included I ended up paying the wrong side of £600!

Danny

[Dave350iTVR]

Bob,
Hope this link helps:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub/wcat17.html
Cheers, Dave.

[bobfrance]

Thanks Dave I've seen that one.

I may end up going for it, unless mines repairable.
Gonna have a word with a trimmer I know of who makes hoods sometimes and see what he can do.

[blackpoolwedge]

I have been looking for a replacement for my 350i, try this website, they are based in the Wirral

www.prestigecarhoods.com

Just received the brochure and the price for a Mohair listed as TVR Tasmin Hood(Has there been any change in design?) £314.95 including VAT but not fitted, I have not had time to follow up and find the charge for fitting.

Please update if you get any further info on fitting cost.

[funkyboogalooo]

place in cwmbran gwent BAS its listed in 192, ask for steve, mega cheap, mega good

[Schazzar]

Get in touch with your nearest main dealer and get a price - then track down the trimmer and see'll if he'll do it privately for cash. You should save some big bucks.

Besides, if your hood is ripped or cut up then change it. If its just faded and looks a bit worn then there are some great colour restorers about that make the whole thing look new again.

[lazyitus]

Bobfrance, as you live not too far from Middlewich I'll give you the number of a guy that did a mint job on mine including the window for c£300.00. You'll have to wait until tomorrow as his number is in my diary at work!

[bobfrance]

Cheers, I'm gathering quite a list of hood suppliers.

I'll compile a list and the relative prices of them all soon and post it up for any ohter intrested parties.

[lazyitus]

Right, heres the number - 01606 834408. Ask for Martin and the company which he owns is called Martrim! I'm sure it was about £300.00. He really did a superb job on mine and it included new rubber seals all round too. If he asks, tell him that Jon from Crewe (blue 350i) recommended him, he might give me some commission !!!

[mikeb]

I can also recommend the boys at BAS in Cwmbran, very handy people to know for all sorts of car bits and bobs. Made me a brilliant set of overmats and a new leather gearstick / handbrake gaitor as well - top quality.

Mike