[checkm8]

My precious Mini was in an accident this morning after someone turned left into my lane . There was no room and in fact she was hit a second time by a vehicle to my right. No-one was hurt but my Mini has some serious damage. The passenger front corner is completelly crushed in to the tire and the hood is slightly out of alignment. Also a minute later, a huge Ram truck "rammed" my poor Mini sitting their with it's emergency flashers-a-flashing . This second hit crushed the rear passenger corner to match the front. Two collision in 2 minutes and now I need some advice.

1) The front bumper and lights need replacing...what would you do if you had the chance to change the look. Light options? grill options?

2) hood/bonnet options? is carbon fiber available..too gaudy?

3) rear lights? rear bumper options? they need replacing. LCD?

4) for us locals, what are the excellent top end repair shops in Calgary? I heard Maranello auto refinishing does BMW body work. Comments? I am concerned about any structural alignment issues as I doubt the insurance company will write off the vehicle and will force any repairs.

This is for a 2006 Checkmate JCW edition. I hope in a few days to at least hear what the damage is and from there see if I can make the best of this bad luck by upgrading where I can.

Thanks for your advice

[I love MINI, Laura]

Oh thats very hard to hear. Your Checkmate is one of my favourite MINIs! Poor little MINI, Hope its up and running and to its former self (or better as it sounds) very soon. MINI hugs.

[arvin]

aero kit
black halo headlights
projector or led rear lights
cf bonnet ebay 670 quid
get some 19's for a laugh