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Hettie · Jan 6th, 2008, 07:43 PM

I am looking to get my lower grille changed to chrome i have the part and have been told the bumper needs to come off, should i go to Mini to have this done or is a normal garage ok? Can anyone recommend somewhere in Kent? i have been quoted £90 by mini btw does this about right?? Thankyou!

Lolance · Jan 6th, 2008, 07:49 PM

90 quid is about right, BMW will charge you an arm and a leg. At least!

You could get the fitting instructions and then get a normal garage to do it, try getting a quote first.

Chilli21 · Jan 6th, 2008, 07:54 PM

If your in kent why no try modnmini?

Hugo · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:11 PM

Front bumpers held on with 9 bolts and screws, its an easy enough to take of so local garage or someone you know could do it only takes a few minutes to off. Grill is just clipped in.

Phoenix · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Dead easy to do yourself.

Read this thread..........http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...ml#post2310082

Ant FR · Jan 6th, 2008, 11:22 PM

This should cost nothing, do it yourself, very very easy.

~Marcus~ · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:06 AM

My MINI stealer took my bumper off to realign it after I hit a speed bump. It cost 200 quid so I suggest you go elsewhere!

Phoenix · Jan 7th, 2008, 06:06 PM

£200.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The term seen and coming springs to mind.

mab01uk · Jan 7th, 2008, 08:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hettie (original)

I am looking to get my lower grille changed to chrome i have the part and have been told the bumper needs to come off, should i go to Mini to have this done or is a normal garage ok? Can anyone recommend somewhere in Kent? i have been quoted £90 by mini btw does this about right?? Thankyou!

Both parts of the lower grille (Chrome surround and chrome/painted/black grille bar) can be carefully levered /pulled off and replaced without removing the bumper, they are stuck on with strong tape, the outer also has some straight tabs to locate it in position. 10 minute job

Hettie · Jan 13th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Thanks for all your helpful replies, my dad managed to change the grille today for me by just levering it out and it was surprisingly easy!! All done and its looks great :-)

Jan 6th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#1
Hettie MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Mini or normal garage for grille change/ bumper removal? I am looking to get my lower grille changed to chrome i have the part and have been told the bumper needs to come off, should i go to Mini to have this done or is a normal garage ok? Can anyone recommend somewhere in Kent? i have been quoted £90 by mini btw does this about right?? Thankyou!

Jan 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 765 Offline	Dead easy to do yourself. Read this thread..........http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...ml#post2310082 Life is not about the amount of breath's you take.............. It’s about the moments that take your breath away………

Jan 7th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 1,937 Offline	My MINI stealer took my bumper off to realign it after I hit a speed bump. It cost 200 quid so I suggest you go elsewhere! My Blog

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Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 765 Offline	£200.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The term seen and coming springs to mind. Life is not about the amount of breath's you take.............. It’s about the moments that take your breath away………

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Jan 6th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 453 Offline	90 quid is about right, BMW will charge you an arm and a leg. At least! You could get the fitting instructions and then get a normal garage to do it, try getting a quote first.

Jan 6th, 2008, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chilli21 winner of best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 2,210 Offline	If your in kent why no try modnmini?

Jan 6th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 2,392 Offline	Front bumpers held on with 9 bolts and screws, its an easy enough to take of so local garage or someone you know could do it only takes a few minutes to off. Grill is just clipped in.

Jan 6th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 1,792 Offline	This should cost nothing, do it yourself, very very easy.

Jan 7th, 2008, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 565 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hettie (original) I am looking to get my lower grille changed to chrome i have the part and have been told the bumper needs to come off, should i go to Mini to have this done or is a normal garage ok? Can anyone recommend somewhere in Kent? i have been quoted £90 by mini btw does this about right?? Thankyou! Both parts of the lower grille (Chrome surround and chrome/painted/black grille bar) can be carefully levered /pulled off and replaced without removing the bumper, they are stuck on with strong tape, the outer also has some straight tabs to locate it in position. 10 minute job

Jan 13th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hettie MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Thanks for all your helpful replies, my dad managed to change the grille today for me by just levering it out and it was surprisingly easy!! All done and its looks great :-)

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