16 replies to this topic

[beardylondon]

I won’t bore everyone with specifics, but basically Dave at Mini Spares technical help was very helpful and speedy to confirm a few things for my recent order.
Anyway, the order arrived in good time, but unfortunately one of the parts had an issue. I messaged Dave on Friday at 13:06 and he said he’d send me a new one and it arrived next day Saturday, to my amazement.

I have been singing Spares praises for years and I am very happy to report fantastic service and of course forum discount. As the youth says, it’s a no brainer using them for parts.
As you were.

Edited by beardylondon, 04 July 2026 - 04:15 PM.

[Cooperman]

Plus one on this.

[Spider]

Yes, their service is excellent. Many other could learn a thing or two from them.

[JXC Mini GT]

I agree with the above, my last 2 orders with Minispares have had difficulties, the 1st one never turned up due to the post office losing the parcel, Minispares sent the order again using DPD and all was fine, the 2nd order I opted for express delivery, it turned up 1 week later, again this was all down to the post office.

 

Minispares were excellent in both cases, they are always my 1st choice when ordering parts for my mini

[Minuki]

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish. 

[Rubbershorts]

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish. 

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

[Minuki]

 

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish. 

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

 

 

I've had issues with their hi-los, camber/toe brackets, duplex timing gear and most recently their competition head studs/nuts, which loosened and blew the head gasket. 

 

I dread to think how much money I've spent with Minispares and then having to spend the same again, sometimes more after one of their "genuine/upgraded" products fail, is a real kick in the teeth. 

[Rubbershorts]

 

 

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish. 

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

 

 

I've had issues with their hi-los, camber/toe brackets, duplex timing gear and most recently their competition head studs/nuts, which loosened and blew the head gasket. 

 

I dread to think how much money I've spent with Minispares and then having to spend the same again, sometimes more after one of their "genuine/upgraded" products fail, is a real kick in the teeth. 

 

Dodgy products aside, how was their response after each failure? I've had a couple of suspect things but the follow up has always been positive.

[Minuki]

Fine, yeah. They've often replaced what I had issues with, but my point is, that shouldn't be happening with their "genuine/upgraded/competition" parts. 

 

I find it extremely frustrating to buy products, which are supposedly the same quality or better than OE, from a trusted supplier and for it not be up to the job or require modification to work properly. 

[beardylondon]

I had a Maniflow exhaust manifold from Spares probably 10 years ago and it was badly made, wouldn't sit flat on the back of the head, not their fault, it had been welding incorrectly. So my point being, they are only as good as their suppliers. Spares did send me a new one, and it was fine. It must have been made on a Friday at 4:45pm!

Edited by beardylondon, 06 July 2026 - 03:46 PM.

[68+86auto]

I often don't bother contacting them when I find issues even though I should. I had a float bowl lid which failed and they organised a replacement from SU and sent it to me in Australia via DHL. From the dealings I've had with minispares they seem to be helpful unlike the company here who resells minispares stuff with a massive markup. I've had to argue with them to get simple things solved and they still blame the customer. My last order from minispares including shipping was cheaper than buying just one of the items from the local seller.

 

What I have noticed though is that minispares seem to take a week to send anything these days. I don't think it was always like that but I'm not sure.

Edited by 68+86auto, 06 July 2026 - 10:34 PM.

[Lucas1988]

Personally a number of those items that you brought I wouldn’t buy from minispares I’d buy from the likes of KAD who’s products are far superior in terms of quality and ease of fitment after years of testing especially the rear adjustable brackets toe/camber that they have sorted via a much better system and they are very helpful when queries arise as well.

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish.

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

I've had issues with their hi-los, camber/toe brackets, duplex timing gear and most recently their competition head studs/nuts, which loosened and blew the head gasket.

I dread to think how much money I've spent with Minispares and then having to spend the same again, sometimes more after one of their "genuine/upgraded" products fail, is a real kick in the teeth.

[beardylondon]

Best to reply above the post you’re replying to, as writing it at the bottom is the grey “quoted” area, that makes it look at first glance that your reply is part of the response from the previous poster.

Edited by beardylondon, 18 July 2026 - 12:47 PM.

[Minuki]

 

 

Personally a number of those items that you brought I wouldn’t buy from minispares I’d buy from the likes of KAD who’s products are far superior in terms of quality and ease of fitment after years of testing especially the rear adjustable brackets toe/camber that they have sorted via a much better system and they are very helpful when queries arise as well.

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish.

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

I've had issues with their hi-los, camber/toe brackets, duplex timing gear and most recently their competition head studs/nuts, which loosened and blew the head gasket.

I dread to think how much money I've spent with Minispares and then having to spend the same again, sometimes more after one of their "genuine/upgraded" products fail, is a real kick in the teeth.

 

I will be avoiding buying from Minispares the best I can. 

I do however feel slightly sorry for those enthusiasts who cannot afford to order from the likes of KAD or MED Engineering and just want to buy good, reasonably priced spare or replacement parts.

[beardylondon]

Where exactly do you plan on buying from then?

Saying you won’t buy from Mini Spares because a few people had bad experiences, is the similar to saying you won’t buy from Amazon after reading a few bad reviews. Ie. Not every customer is going to be happy and like all sellers, some items aren’t up to scratch.

I would say for the most part Mini Spares are decent, and if they weren’t, they wouldn’t still be in business.

Personally a number of those items that you brought I wouldn’t buy from minispares I’d buy from the likes of KAD who’s products are far superior in terms of quality and ease of fitment after years of testing especially the rear adjustable brackets toe/camber that they have sorted via a much better system and they are very helpful when queries arise as well.

Can't say the same. I've found a lot of their parts recently to be complete rubbish.

Any examples so we can avoid them? Cheers, Daz.

I've had issues with their hi-los, camber/toe brackets, duplex timing gear and most recently their competition head studs/nuts, which loosened and blew the head gasket.

I dread to think how much money I've spent with Minispares and then having to spend the same again, sometimes more after one of their "genuine/upgraded" products fail, is a real kick in the teeth.

I will be avoiding buying from Minispares the best I can.

I do however feel slightly sorry for those enthusiasts who cannot afford to order from the likes of KAD or MED Engineering and just want to buy good, reasonably priced spare or replacement parts.

Edited by beardylondon, 18 July 2026 - 01:31 PM.