Good source for classic mini parts

[stigproducts]

Can you recommend a good store which can supply parts for the Mk1 pre 64 mini? I dont need anything too special some brake seals and pipes and rad hoses.

[mooncat]

Somerford Mini are good for early parts, or go to http://p075.ezboard.com/bspecialistmi and join this early mini forum and find out where everyone else gets their parts..

cheers

[eccles]

DSN classics have a very good reputation for fast friendly and reliable service.

www.dsnclassics.co.uk/

[Fat Richie]

mooncat said:

Somerford Mini are good for early parts, or go to http://p075.ezboard.com/bspecialistmi and join this early mini forum and find out where everyone else gets their parts..

cheers

Seconded! Damn helpful people too!

[skyedriver]

Minispares -
they do exactly what it says on the shop front

try the northern branch for very friendly service

ps I am in no way connected with them except by the credit card!

[stigproducts]

mooncat said:

Somerford Mini are good for early parts,

Experience subsequent to taking up this advice suggests otherwise. I want the parts I actually ordered sent to me and a returns policy for incorrectly dispatched parts that doesn't assume I am a thief- 0/10.

[Daniel Green]

Get a copy of Minworld mag or there is one other mini mag cant remeber the name (mini somthing). It is one of the best places to get a long list of supplyers. Mini spares have been good to me so far and there web site is quite useful. It will at least give you a price to compare to.

Hope you get what you want
Dan

[Cabana]

For the last five or so years I've used Minimail in Kilcot (http://www.minimail.co.uk ) and can't fault them, Tim's one of the friendliest and most helpful people I've met, the website's not particularly user friendly though so it's probably easier just to phone them.

Edited by Cabana on Thursday 27th December 17:04

[eccles]

as i said in my earlier post, DSN classics have a very good reputation.

[Mr Edd]

stigproducts said:

mooncat said:

Somerford Mini are good for early parts,

Experience subsequent to taking up this advice suggests otherwise. I want the parts I actually ordered sent to me and a returns policy for incorrectly dispatched parts that doesn't assume I am a thief- 0/10.

Never had a major problem with Somerford mini. I had a problem once with a damaged panel (Front to rear floor pan) which had got twisted. Sent them a few pictures when I complained a got a replacement with no fuss.

[dogfather]

mini and metro spares in birmingham, kingsnorton its 30 seconds from my house which is handy. tony is very helpful and hasnt let me down yet. he knows his stuff too so from tyres to mk1 manual water squirters hes pretty much got the lot if he hasnt he can get it.He is also on ebay but he only shows a small portion of what he has. hope this helps someone out.

[annodomini2]

Cabana said:

For the last five or so years I've used Minimail in Kilcot (http://www.minimail.co.uk ) and can't fault them, Tim's one of the friendliest and most helpful people I've met, the website's not particularly user friendly though so it's probably easier just to phone them.

Edited by Cabana on Thursday 27th December 17:04

If you can go pick them up, he'll usually give you discount for cash aswell.

Other benefit is they also break mini's so have a list of not just new stuff but working second hand stuff aswell.

Some of the people who work there also race mini's and are a wealth of knowledge for obscure questions.