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#1 Gcornwall

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 12:49 AM

In you're opinion where is the best place to buy good quality, good value mini parts and accessories?



#2 TehMarchant

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 01:03 AM

Minispares for me, but I also enjoy having a blast on eBay now and again.


Edited by TehMarchant, 12 January 2014 - 01:03 AM.


#3 MiniGrin

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 01:14 AM

Mini spares are excellent for having EVERYTHING you could ever want and general stuff.
I like using wood and pickett for all the super high quality shiny detail stuff, some really beautiful accessory and trim there,
And for larger stuff and some general bits I use my local specialist P&L Minis, just continuant location for collection, not huge range but enough for most general bits, a little cheaper than other places, marginally.


Edited by MiniGrin, 12 January 2014 - 01:18 AM.


#4 FlyingScot

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 07:39 AM

Minispares but if I also use min-its as they give great service and delivery has been next day

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#5 Russw

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 08:28 AM

I use minisport, good advice, price and service.

#6 kezzkitkat

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 08:37 AM

I use smiffy bits and wood and picket for shiny and chrome
Dsn for anodised components
Minispares and ebay for general stuff
Panels I buy from m machine
But when I start saving pennys for a engine conversion I shall use force racing and kad aswell

#7 Carlos W

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 09:00 AM

If you become a TMF+ member (£5) you get 7.5% discount at minispares. As well as discount st several other places!

I spent over 200 quid in minispares last week and the discount came to 15 quid. Not bad for a fiver subscription

#8 Tamworthbay

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 09:38 AM

+1 on minispares! some basics can be got from your local motor factor (e.g. Oil filters) but careful of getting things like ball joints from them.

#9 miniman267

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 10:31 AM

minispares all the way they are brilliant always good shipping and amazing parts

 

I rate them: 

 

a+++++++++++



#10 M J W J

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 10:33 AM

I like buying parts from shows as I get to inspect them before I buy them and can talk to the people there.

 

If ordering them, either mini spares, huddersfield minis or ebay. There are a few other generic companies I used for things like connectors, wiring and piping.






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