[sgray]

I've had mini for about 2 months now, and whilst I am a careful and respectful driver, I have managed to clock up the following dings which I would really like to get sorted out, the only problem is I have a feeling (based on previous experience) that BMW/Mini will charge too bloody much - so i'm looking for more 'cost-effective' ideas and inspiration =)

Ding 1 - Whacked my drivers white wing mirror cap on a width restriction and have scuffed the cap. BMW/Mini say that you can't get a touch up stick for it, and to replace it will cost about 55 GBP. Owch!

Ding 2 - Scraped the edge of my S-Spoke 17"s on the kerb and need to get them filed/polished/laquered up, but daren't even ask BMW/Mini as my poor heart will probably give out.

So, does anyone have any ideas on how to get Mini back to her pristene glory? I live in on the North Lon/South Herts borders so local places would ideal.

Thanks for your help =)

Si

[hurrens]

Try these people. http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/ They only repair the area that needs repairing. They come to you. They can repair chips, dents, scrapes on metal or plastic and they do a great job on wheels. I have used them very successfully, when the BMW Bodyshop quoted me £535 for two large stone chips on my roof, chips-away did the whole lot for £50+vat.

[sgray]

Cheers Keef..

Have checked out their site, and they seem to run as a franchise, so I'll call my local man and see what happens. Just hope the quality of the work is equally as high.

[TheBlackKnight]

My dealership offered me a service they call the 'dent magician'. Although this refers more to bodywork dents than anything else, it's a service I thought worth mentioning - for example, I have a car-park dent in my door - more annoying than anything else.

To have BMW do it would dost me £250; the 'Dent Magician' will charge £50. Obviously the latter will just be a tap-out job and the former a full knock out and respray, but it's 200 squids I'd rather keep tucked in my wallet!