Recommended Approved Bodyshop

[Jimini15]

Hi, the rear bumper on my F55 has sustained a bit of damage in the form of a few scuffs, small dent and a crack on the bottom edge. It's repairable and I've had a couple of quotes from Harry Fairbairn in Kirkcaldy (who use the Kia bodyshop) and Peter Vardy Seafield (Dentec I think).

Has anyone got any experience of these or can recommend another approved bodyshop in central / east Scotland?

Thanks.

[scottch]

I only ever use Jacksons of Kelty - I've no affiliation, just a very satisfied customer.

Great value, too.

[Craig]

Speak to Martin (bodyshop23) who runs JRM Coachworks in Edinburgh who will do you a great job [emoji106][emoji23]


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[Blueboy]

I get all my trade work done in Glenrothes by George Ross from The Coachworks behind Spittals bathroom shop. He's done a lot of work for me including family vehicles and quite a few Minis and will look after you. Tell him Paul sent you and he will look after you, great guy to deal with

[Jimini15]

Thanks for the recommendations, always good to have.

With my car only being 18 months old I presumed I would have to use an approved MINI bodyshop if I want to maintain my warranties. Is that the case and are any of the above approved?

[Blueboy]

To me that means nothing! Years ago I used a guy in Kirkcaldy where Morrisons-original owners of BMW garage when it was down in the town centre-used a bodyshop in Kirkcaldy for all their work and was approved BMW repair shop, so I wanted a high quality job to a brand new car which was to have a Caricature full bodykit fitted to it which was an expensive bit of kit at the time. Long story short was an absolute nightmare which was only resolved when legal action was started! Plus not long ago there was a guy from HF garage in Kirkcaldy who got his BMW damaged in town centre at night and he was looking for advice of a good repair shop as all their cars go to Arnold Clark repair shop, and he wasn't wanting that for his pride 'n' joy!

[Jimini15]

Using Arnold Clark doesn't fill me full of confidence either.

Where would I stand in terms of warranty if didn't use MINI approved?

[EcosseGP]

I don't mean to sound daft but if you get it done does it need to be an approved bodyshop. As soon as you get it painted they'll wash their hands of any warranty claim on that panel anyway so for me I'd just take it to whoever you'd usually use.


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[Jimini15]

I would agree if the work could be done in situ. However, the bottom grill needs to be rehoused and its frame insert replaced so it looks like the bumper has to come off.

[ELFMAN]

Re. MINI "Official/Approved" Body/Paint shops. As I've documented elsewhere previously, a few years back I used Douglas Park Mini's approved bodyshop in East Kilbride and they were pure rubbish, slip-shod and expensive, so I'd always go somewhere with a good rep and on others' advice rather than anything which is "approved" by Mini or a dealer.

[EcosseGP]

I would agree if the work could be done in situ. However, the bottom grill needs to be rehoused and its frame insert replaced so it looks like the bumper has to come off.

^^ that doesn't sound like a big job tbh and I'm sure any decent bodyshop will do the job to an "as new" standard. If you're looking for a decent body shop get in touch I'm happy to recommend a mate of mine who would do you a great job at a decent price.


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