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mikeythemini · Mar 9th, 2007, 03:27 PM

The situation with parts for the R56 is beyond a joke
There are cars stranded up & down the country waiting far to long for parts.
I can understand a small delay on common faulty parts like fuel pumps as they need so many but it seems they are only interested in supplying the factory for building cars - as this is making them money - those waiting with their cars stuck in dealers can just whistle

I myself have been waiting for some parts since the middle of November

these are just trim pieces which are being used daily on the production line.
Come on Mini sort it out
I also find it strange most of the parts having to come from Germany - how about a stock in the UK

Paul · Mar 9th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Does seem to be quite a few posts lately about this subject. Doesn't sound good at all.

farquahar · Mar 9th, 2007, 03:34 PM

with you on this one. ive been waiting since the 18th nov for chrome mirror caps for the folding mirrors on my R56 MCS still no sign of a result . and they are paid for !

CooperS4us · Mar 9th, 2007, 03:59 PM

If this is the situation for those of you right there in Europe, imagine what would be like for the rest of the world?

If you have a new R56, pray that it doesn't brake down because there are no spare parts for it!

CC07ERS · Mar 9th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Well iam waiting for a new centre arm rest , they told me there are none in the UK well except for the plant

Restyle · Mar 9th, 2007, 05:13 PM

The 2nd gen Runflats are almost impossible to source as well.
Whatever you do - dont get a puncture!!

daro911 · Mar 9th, 2007, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

The 2nd gen Runflats are almost impossible to source as well.
Whatever you do - dont get a puncture!!

I think this situation regarding spare parts for a new model is common to most manufacturers when launching a brand spanking new car. The tyre situation is definitely one I have heard many times before also ... Price one pays for being an early bird and remember it's the 2nd mouse that gets the cheese

Nice dry mild weekend on the menu so start driving and enjoying your new MINI's and worry about spare bits & bobs next week when it's wet again

Sir Johnaraz · Mar 9th, 2007, 07:09 PM

I am waiting for a chrome spotlight for a week now and its going to be 2 more

nephilin · Mar 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM

MINI ought to get its act together - this really is unacceptable.

craigd · Mar 10th, 2007, 09:36 AM

well the front of my car is currently off waiting on parts... not going to be back on the road til the end of the month AT LEAST due to the problem with getting parts...

By then the car will be 10 weeks old and in the garage for 5 of them..

Sir Johnaraz · Mar 22nd, 2007, 10:40 PM

About time!! I got a phone call today from the workshop regarding the spotlamp replacement on order from Germany, saying that its coming on Tuesday and booked an appointment for Thursday to fit it...ONLY 1 month to get a chrome spotlamp...hmm great job

So far no other problems/issues...

Cape Cod MINI · Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:37 PM

Interesting. I ordered all wheel arch moldings, rocker panel moldings, front and rear bumper spoilers at the end of February and they were at my dealers a week later. I've had them all prepped and painted chili red so they're ready when the '07 arrives in a couple of weeks. Maybe they decided to ship them all states side.

Paul · Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI;2954715[COLOR=Black

] Maybe they decided to ship them all states side.
[/color]

Wouldn't surprise me one bit!

cooper s-exy · Mar 29th, 2007, 08:20 PM

I've only had my R56 MCS for two weeks and it's already been in the garage for a week......!! It went in after it began sounding like a cheap diesel and chugging when cold...! BMW have said it may be the chain tensioner (what ever that is) and unless they they can get the part off the production line, then it will be a further 4 weeks.......

. I mailed the Mini customer services people and their lame excuse was "this is a new car and BMW don't have spare parts as yet"......have you ever heard such rubbish...

All in all, I waited 8 weeks for my car, driven it for 2 weeks and probably won't be driving it for another month.......

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2007, 08:36 PM

It is a nightmare - We are nearly in April & I am still waiting for parts ordered in November

Paul · Mar 29th, 2007, 08:42 PM

You can't expect a car to be in production for four months and for their to be a reasonable parts supply for it can you?

Avalon · Mar 29th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Ordered run-flats for the 5er today and the supplier said when I asked in passing that they had the Mini run-flats in stock (etyres)

JustACooperClubman · Apr 21st, 2008, 05:32 PM

Same situation repeating itself with the Clubman!

andrewcregan · Apr 22nd, 2008, 08:24 AM

I have ordered 2 bits for my Dooper recently, and have had to wait for them to come in from Germany

Mar 9th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	What the hell is going on with R56 parts supply The situation with parts for the R56 is beyond a joke There are cars stranded up & down the country waiting far to long for parts. I can understand a small delay on common faulty parts like fuel pumps as they need so many but it seems they are only interested in supplying the factory for building cars - as this is making them money - those waiting with their cars stuck in dealers can just whistle I myself have been waiting for some parts since the middle of November these are just trim pieces which are being used daily on the production line. Come on Mini sort it out I also find it strange most of the parts having to come from Germany - how about a stock in the UK Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 9th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 01:23 AM Posts: 951 Offline	If this is the situation for those of you right there in Europe, imagine what would be like for the rest of the world? If you have a new R56, pray that it doesn't brake down because there are no spare parts for it! '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

Mar 9th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,317 Offline	The 2nd gen Runflats are almost impossible to source as well. Whatever you do - dont get a puncture!! In da Wud

Mar 9th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 490 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original) The 2nd gen Runflats are almost impossible to source as well. Whatever you do - dont get a puncture!! I think this situation regarding spare parts for a new model is common to most manufacturers when launching a brand spanking new car. The tyre situation is definitely one I have heard many times before also ... Price one pays for being an early bird and remember it's the 2nd mouse that gets the cheese Nice dry mild weekend on the menu so start driving and enjoying your new MINI's and worry about spare bits & bobs next week when it's wet again Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 01:23 AM Posts: 5,344 Offline	Interesting. I ordered all wheel arch moldings, rocker panel moldings, front and rear bumper spoilers at the end of February and they were at my dealers a week later. I've had them all prepped and painted chili red so they're ready when the '07 arrives in a couple of weeks. Maybe they decided to ship them all states side. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

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Mar 9th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Does seem to be quite a few posts lately about this subject. Doesn't sound good at all.

Mar 9th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
farquahar MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 05:23 AM Posts: 38 Offline	with you on this one. ive been waiting since the 18th nov for chrome mirror caps for the folding mirrors on my R56 MCS still no sign of a result . and they are paid for !

Mar 9th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	Well iam waiting for a new centre arm rest , they told me there are none in the UK well except for the plant

Mar 9th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sir Johnaraz Greek Mini Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 190 Offline	I am waiting for a chrome spotlight for a week now and its going to be 2 more

Mar 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
nephilin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 175 Offline	MINI ought to get its act together - this really is unacceptable.

Mar 10th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
craigd MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 129 Offline	well the front of my car is currently off waiting on parts... not going to be back on the road til the end of the month AT LEAST due to the problem with getting parts... By then the car will be 10 weeks old and in the garage for 5 of them..

Mar 22nd, 2007, 10:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sir Johnaraz Greek Mini Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 190 Offline	About time!! I got a phone call today from the workshop regarding the spotlamp replacement on order from Germany, saying that its coming on Tuesday and booked an appointment for Thursday to fit it...ONLY 1 month to get a chrome spotlamp...hmm great job So far no other problems/issues...

Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI;2954715[COLOR=Black ] Maybe they decided to ship them all states side. [/color] Wouldn't surprise me one bit!

Mar 29th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
cooper s-exy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey C.I. Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4 Offline	I've only had my R56 MCS for two weeks and it's already been in the garage for a week......!! It went in after it began sounding like a cheap diesel and chugging when cold...! BMW have said it may be the chain tensioner (what ever that is) and unless they they can get the part off the production line, then it will be a further 4 weeks....... . I mailed the Mini customer services people and their lame excuse was "this is a new car and BMW don't have spare parts as yet"......have you ever heard such rubbish... All in all, I waited 8 weeks for my car, driven it for 2 weeks and probably won't be driving it for another month.......

Apr 21st, 2008, 05:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
JustACooperClubman Clubbing in Miami Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 05:23 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Same situation repeating itself with the Clubman! '08 Clubman Cooper S - Hot Chocolate/Silver "Mousse" (Due 2/16) '05 R53 Cooper S - Chili Red/White "RB"

Mar 29th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	It is a nightmare - We are nearly in April & I am still waiting for parts ordered in November Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 29th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	You can't expect a car to be in production for four months and for their to be a reasonable parts supply for it can you?

Mar 29th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Avalon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 05:23 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Run-Flats Ordered run-flats for the 5er today and the supplier said when I asked in passing that they had the Mini run-flats in stock (etyres)

Apr 22nd, 2008, 08:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 626 Offline	I have ordered 2 bits for my Dooper recently, and have had to wait for them to come in from Germany

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