Bit hacked off really....

[el_corpo]

Evening folks, first post (I think) and not a happy note to start on. Basically, I've been the owner of a 2006 MINI One from more-or-less new, and its brilliant, I cannot find a fault with the car itself however, since taking ownership of said car a number of incidents have meant that its started to look rather second hand. Firstly, an ex housemate jumps on the roof, I have been quoted a reasonable 200quid to remove the dents (I imagine its so low because their very minor, although noticeable), ex housemate also used the bonnet to climb onto the roof so it is a bit dented, again been quoted a resonable amount to sort it. Then there are the general door dings from car parks, which baffle me, one occured when I was sitting in the car (Unfortunatly, the other party was rather stubborn and would not admit fault, and at the time it didnt look so bad - low light, dull day etc)! Again another resonable sum to fix, though this applies to both doors, so, so far the amount to sort just the dents is gettin quite high, then tonight, yet another incident - my dad decides he'd like to reverse his car into the front of mine causing the bumper and the passenger side indicator to be damaged, estimating a new bumper and indicator/side light unit at least. To cut a long story short, how much would you estimate a new bumper (car has exterior chrome by the way), associated prep (painting etc) and fitting to come to? Seriousuly considering buying a much cheaper car, as this much damage is causing alot of piss to be boiled! Any one want to offer me some manner of reliable bargain barge??

[PJ S]

Feck, I'd just give up.
There's someone who's not happy with you and they are sending you messages galore.
Ignore them at your own expense!

Easiest answer is to call a Mini dealer (local or not so local) and ask their parts dept for the price and estimate of time to remove and fit, and what their hourly rate is.
If I had to guess, I'd say you're looking circa £400 fitted, assuming it comes pre-painted, for the bumper.
It'd be cheaper to just walk than thinking of something else.

Hope tt1 and twit1 both put their hands in their pockets to recompense for being muppets - moreso the tt who thinks car climbing is the done thing.
Boot, arse, fist, face in multiple combos thereof would've been my first instinct - not thinking £200 was a reasonable cost to bear for removing their muppetry evidence.

Edited by PJ S on Thursday 26th July 20:15

[el_corpo]

Well obviously Id rather not have to pay for anything for my car other than servicing and petrol and the odd gadget, but there it is, its just jealousy plain and simple - which is rather fvcked up, but I fear that no one in this country is happy for anyone to have anything perceivably better than anyone else, even if they earnt it through hard graft which in an ideal world would be an admirable thing, this however doesnt apply to me, as im a jammy git, and I won the car (maybe this is the root cause of my problems!). The chap who im having sort the roof (and everything else, bumper aside) said he see's alot of Mini's that have suffered from the same fate as mine. As an aside, would having an independant body shop fix my bumper have any effect on my warranty? I beleive I am right when I say that if a car company can use any factor (such as using another bodyshop to fix bodywork) as leverage to get out of a warranty claim they will!

Edited by el_corpo on Thursday 26th July 20:27

[PJ S]

Warranty remains intact so long as the independent uses OEM parts, so no fear on that aspect.

[Anatol]

Mechanical warranty should be unaffacted by 3rd party paintwork.

3rd party paintwork can invalidate a paintwork and/or anti-corrosion warranty *on the refinished panel*.

However the 3rd party doing the paintwork should provide a durability warranty on their work and supplied part, so if you're having a new bumper fitted and painted, you should end up no worse off, rust not being relevant on a plastic bumper...

HTH

Tol