Ok now i know this is a thread which COULD go horribly wrong but it is something which i think can benefit the board specially the newer people

And i am talking about composing a list of people mechanics, painters and shop mini related that you feel is above average

I dont waant to see people complaining about, or putting down people or places just the good guys

It is a topic which is brought up often so lets make one thread to cover them all

AND by the way this is not meant to be a plug for a friend but just a helpful list AND who cares if it gives the GOOD people a plug everyonoe is quick enough to point out the dodgy ones

Found this:

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10543

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I don't know my name anymore.

i will start then i quess

In Brisbane QLD - Matt Read - The Mini Man
Great Mini Mechanic and all round nice guy

In Bundaberg - Mini Spares - Chris Ellis - Knows lots about minis and has pretty much all the bits and peices youll need

yeah thanks adee but thats just a list of places the are around im talking about naming somewhere you would recommend

i know there are prob heaps of places and just because they dont get mentioned doesnt mean there not good

just a way for someone who is new to minis to see and benefit from

Most mini places are good - you just have to learn how to deal with the different personalities .... and of-course you'll get different opinions about the same people from members on this site.

FWIW these are the ones I've had dealings with that I would recommend.:

Syd
Mini Spares Center ... mainly because of my dealings with John Smidt. This man has more mini knowledge than ANYONE else I've spoken to about minis and has some of the BEST NOS around - and he's a legend of a bloke. NO he's not my dad .... was just very helpful and patient in his dealings with me.

Melb
Tovon Auto Repairs - Seaford. Toby Tyler's a great guy and has been very honest and helpfull to me.
Mini Macs - Werribee. Max and Marg are also very helpful and knowledgable. And it's great to have someone in the western suburbs selling mini bits and doing mini mechanical repairs.
A Grade Panels - good guys but I've never used them so I don't know how good they are. Know their mini stuff tho.
Minis Plus/Pistons Auto - Bayswater. LIndsay Siebler. Also a great guy and very helpful.
Martins Repair Centre These are the guy's who'll be painting my mini when it's ready. Dave Kirwin works there and as far as I know the only mini cred he has is that he's fully restored a mock mini cooper s and has some strong links to the VMCI and Henry Draper. Apart from that he's been in the panel business for some time.

That's my two bobs worth.

Cheers,
BC.

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I have been getting my work done & parts for the LS at JED Motors in Officer..

Found John and Luke easy and friendly people to talk too..

Dr Mini in Aust @ Kings Langley must be on this list

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"Show me the Mini!"

Nah- sorry Mick, I'm just an enthusiast....

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Nope...not acceptable....you are good Mini people...lets leave it at that (ohhh, and you should maybe take a bow )

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"Show me the Mini!"

I would recommend Mick @ Melba Motors (ACT)
Good prices, and he'll teach you if you stick around a bit. =)

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1975 Leyland Clubman 'S'
1976 Leyland Clubman 'S' *work in progress*
I smile everytime!

i've never taken my mini to a shop.....
i would say suzitech at thornleigh although they take a while to do things cus they're busy..

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My rides-74 fj40
74 clubman hopefully rego'd soon....
and 76 clubbie van!! - Ratschite after what i found what it was covered in when i found her...
http://photobucket.com/albums/b44/minimechanic/?sc=1

pete at BMC (bellarine mini centre) in geelong, if you're ever down that way. great bloke, knows his crap

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

My mini mechanic is Tim Peachey from the Old School Garage. I have got bits and pieces from a few different mini places and most of them are great!

MINI IMPORTS
Excellent prices, helpful service, has heaps of gear both new and second hand in stock, beats any price in town!Good to talk to, has a mini interest, not a money interest like most others!

A Grade Panels
Great range of rubbers, and various odds and ends, including floor replacement panels etc, great bloke, great sevice..great attitude


Thumbs up guys!

-Cam

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heres 1
Tom @ Pulse automotive, the parade norwood. Adelaide