12 replies to this topic

[Hector76]

Hi all,
I have just been given a quote for welding the outer sills on my H reg mini.
I need to buy the panels but the quote is £400
Is this about right ? I have no idea.
Thanks all

[Daz1968]

I can’t help with price as do my own, outer sills often lead to other repairs if being done properly.
Also ensure correct type of sill is fitted

[sledgehammer]

what sills are they -

 

don't bother if they are oversills as they seem to create rust & cover it up

[Hector76]

https://rover.ebay.c...tm/182629142748

Was looking at these

[GT Jimmy]

They're cover sills, good for a quick fix but will cause misery further down the line. Get the standard 4 inch sills fitted

[Hector76]

Aaah ok I’m not after cover sills at all ! Will look for the ones you suggest
Thank you

[Hector76]

https://rover.ebay.c...tm/183029343104

Are these better ?

[GT Jimmy]

They are better. They'll be magnum sills, I used them on mine, genuine heritage will be double the price

[Hector76]

Thank you and what do u think about the price quoted ?

[GT Jimmy]

To be honest I don't know. I did my own. The trouble is once you take the sills off you may have to repair other areas. Minis can hide rust very well

[sonikk4]

To be honest i would chin off Magnum sills period. Try these from M Machine, far better quality

14.32.00.01 Sill, LH, Mk3-on, 6 Flute £19.00 £22.80 

14.32.00.02 Sill, RH, Mk3-on, 6 Flute £19.00 £22.80

 

Now price wise, one hour to take off old sill and clean up. (2 hrs total) 

Prep replacement sill, so etch prime, prime and top coat. One hr per sill. (two hours total.)

Now providing its a reputable garage, they will have spot welding equipment, so another hour each side (two hours total)

 

Paint, now i would do this myself.

 

So at least six hours worth of work. Now i'm not sure what hourly rate garages charge but say £40 ph then £240.

 

£200 a side without doing anything else sounds rich to me but then i do all my own.

[DeanP]

I would pull the carpet off and check the inner sill, floors and inside the rear companion bins. If they are looking suspect then there won't be too many additional surprises when the outer sills come off. Check with the garage to see if the quote has allowed for a small amount of additional work that they couldn't possibly have seen when quoting. You want some mutual understanding with the garage before they take them off, call you up and you fall out lol.

Edited by DeanP, 16 September 2018 - 06:27 PM.

[Hector76]

Thank you so much for your help .
I am getting another quote next week so will see how that prices up.
As for the sills I will get the ones you recommended
Thank you ;)