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oldpete
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While touring through the wilds of Moolap [Geelong Industrial Area]I came accross a Mini friendly workshop .They specialise in all British cars but are seriosly into Minis They do everything including RWC and are very reasonable in price . The place is called ALBERTS CAR CARE at 4/33 Cedar Pde Moolap 52488741 .They have a1275Ls undergoing a rebuild and even have a Clubby UTE out front I was told they have cars for sale or know where to find em!!!
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Argh geelong. Know any secret mech's in melb that know a thing or two about minis?

$66 an hr at northern kills my wallet when I get something done :(.

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Oooo might go check em out :)

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That's the place that my dad found. It's a great place and the dude who owns it lives about 2 minutes drive from my place! bonus!

In case you geelong mini owners don't know, we are planning a mini run down to Lorne. For all the particulars check the "planned cruises" section of this forum.

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Shard wrote:
Argh geelong. Know any secret mech's in melb that know a thing or two about minis?

$66 an hr at northern kills my wallet when I get something done :(.

Shard


Hi mate,
Northern has a whole load of stuff, but unfortunately the pricetag and the distance puts me off. I have been shown the back area of that place, and upstairs, that guy has EVERYTHING

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Mini Mac in Hoppers Crossing is good

If you get Max on a good day, he's great. If he's having a bad day, he a cranky old bastard. Then you just talk to Margaret. :lol:

They operate from home so they are a bit more flexible about pick up and drop off times etc.

I used to go to Northen when Henry owned it. Now it's not worth the drive...

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bnicho wrote:

I used to go to Northen when Henry owned it. Now it's not worth the drive...

Cheers.


Why is that? I get work done on my car there...
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bnicho wrote:

I used to go to Northen when Henry owned it. Now it's not worth the drive...

Cheers.


Why is that? I get work done on my car there...


Dollar factor (parts) and attitude of proprietor factor!
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I agree re dollars - i asked about cost of plain old steel wheels and was told $85 or $90. I thought that's not too bad for a set of four - but he meant each :shock: I know people use them for their trailers, but charging that for them?
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On the subject of spare parts from Northern Mini versus Mini Macs - about 6 months back Ineeded a new (used) clutch master cylinder. Northern were going to sell me one that needed reconditioning for about $150, while MiniMacs had some already re-co'd and ready to fit for $120 including a reco'd slave cylinder. Guess who i bought from !!!

Not that I want to get in to any slander or anything like that if you know what I mean.

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