Mini Specialist Needed In North East

[Widgetman]

Hi Guys

Just looking for any recommendations for a really good mini specialist In the North East as I am looking to get some works done and not sure who to go to.

Any suggestions greatly received.

[Tyke]

Mad 4 Mini in Leeds. Great service at reasonable rates.

[stevedrummie]

Sterling at Stockton are Independant MINI and BMW specialist, Nick there looks after our MINI and is excellent , located near the BMW main dealer...

[GT3cs]

Is mad4mini in Leeds still the go to place ? Are there any similar specialist out there that come recommended ?

[Jamescrs]

GT3cs said:

Is mad4mini in Leeds still the go to place ? Are there any similar specialist out there that come recommended ?

I used them just this week for my R53, had a fair bit of work done but I also take the wife's Mini Countryman there for routine servicing and MOT's, I recommend them highly. Will certainly be back again.

[GT3cs]

Yeah mines there now ,Thanks -

[TameRacingDriver]

Just wondering if there are any up in the Newcastle-ish area if anyone knows?

[GT3cs]

I’m 30miles north of Newcastle and Mad4Mini were the best I could come up with for experience locally . If it’s just rountine servicing I think there’s probably a few closer .

[TameRacingDriver]

GT3cs said:

I’m 30miles north of Newcastle and Mad4Mini were the best I could come up with for experience locally . If it’s just rountine servicing I think there’s probably a few closer .

Thanks mate, yeah it was more for someone to do modifications, I just use my local garage for servicing.

[E-bmw]

TameRacingDriver said:

Thanks mate, yeah it was more for someone to do modifications, I just use my local garage for servicing.

What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.

[TameRacingDriver]

E-bmw said:

What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.

Mainly suspension, alignment, that sort of thing. Plenty of decent places for things like remaps.

I used to use AK Automotive for my MX5s but the range of things they're offering seem to be going down and they seem more into the second hand parts / scrap business these days.

[E-bmw]

TameRacingDriver said:

E-bmw said:

What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.

Mainly suspension, alignment, that sort of thing. Plenty of decent places for things like remaps.

I used to use AK Automotive for my MX5s but the range of things they're offering seem to be going down and they seem more into the second hand parts / scrap business these days.

Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.

[TameRacingDriver]

E-bmw said:

Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.

Do you know of any suspension specialists in the Newcastle area by any chance?

[E-bmw]

TameRacingDriver said:

E-bmw said:

Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.

Do you know of any suspension specialists in the Newcastle area by any chance?

Sorry, I don't I'm affraid.

[GT3cs]

So the Clubvan is back and very happy with the service . All front suspension , bushes , bearings , springs replaced. Subframe shot blasted and powder coated . Rear springs , shocks , discs , pads , calipers replaced . Full service , Lamda sensor , couple of pipes replaced , new high level brake light and some other bits and pieces . Sits nice now slightly lowered . Need to decide if going to the bother of fitting the Rotiforms . Will need spigot rings for hubs and I think adapter studs . Opinions ?

Pictures don’t appear to be uploading for some reason ?

Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 14th August 12:52

Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 14th August 12:54

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Don't know if this is any help but theres a place in Yarm that is top notch: https://www.minicustomsmotorsport.co.uk/