My Mini Got Keyed

[MiniCC]

Hi,

My Mini One got keyed a couple of weeks ago in Nottingham, where I go to University. There are three scratches on the passenger door, one of which was done very forcefully, causing a small dent.

I am now back in London and need to get the car repaired. If anyone reading this message lives in London and knows of a good company that can make the door look new again, please let me know. I don't want to go to a Mini garage as I am sure they will charge hundreds of pounds.

Thanks.

[MiniCC]

Hi,

My Mini One got keyed a couple of weeks ago in Nottingham, where I go to University. There are three scratches on the passenger door, one of which was done very forcefully, causing a small dent.

I am now back in London and need to get the car repaired. If anyone reading this message lives in London and knows of a good company that can make the door look new again, please let me know. I don't want to go to a Mini garage as I am sure they will charge hundreds of pounds.

Thanks.

[Goonery]

http://www.chips-away.com/index.html

try here, call them for the nearest operator to you

[MiniCC]

Hi Goonery,

Thanks for the reply. I spoke to Chips Away earlier today. After e-mailing some photos of the damage, I was told that they can only repair the scratches, but not the dent. I saw someone last week who said the same thing, and that, once the scratches are removed, the dent will be much more noticeable. I would rather get both jobs done at once if possible.

[Miniadventure12]

Hi

How could they do this to your MiNi that is bang out of order

sorry but don't live in London so wouldn't know of any garages but i would imagine that Mini would try and make it cost alot . Can only offer my sympathy

[AidenL]

Duplicate threads merged...........

[Goonery]

Hmm, dents are a different issue, if they are deepish, then you need a full bodyshop to get at the rear of the panels. I do know of some body repairers in London who do a good job but its likely to be expensive, not as expensive as MINI dealer rates though..
I'll get some details posted up

[MiniCC]

Sorry about that! Meant to post to the general forum, oops!

[MiniCC]

Thanks Goonery. Contact details for some good bodyshops in London would be great. I'm located in North-West London, but don't mind going somewhere that isn't local, as long as it isn't too far.

[Aqualung]

Over here, many folks have been pleased with Dent Wizard. They list a UK location, not sure how convenient they are to you. Also, many MINI dealers have a hook up with Dent Wizard.

http://www.dentwizard.com/site/UK/EN/index.htm

[MiniCC]

Hi Aqualung. Unfortunately they are only located in Telford, which is two hours from where I live. Do you know of anywhere closer

[jeff90]

I used them in the past for a dent right in the middle of the drivers door so I am not sure why they cant do the dent. They filled it and resprayed it in about 1.5 hours it was perfect.

Cheers

Jeff

[Goonery]

try Daves' spray shop, Its in NW4, Victoria Rd Golders Green (ish)

Have not got a number with me, but they have a web site

davessprayshop.co.uk

Er ... dont worry about Dave if you meet him, he's quite safe and they do good work.