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readio
PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:13 pm 
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Hi Folks

I have imported my mini from the UK but having some trouble getting the Roadworthy.

It has failed on an oil leak (well, it is a mini) and the rear subframe has some rust. I don't have all my tools or a garage to sort these issues out so need a mini friendly workshop to do the work for me.

Anyone have any recommendations for places in and around Melbourne?

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readio
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Maybe because its the first time it's been on the road over here they are been extra strict? Back in the UK I had to get it an MOT (UK Roadworthy) every year. I was surprised to learn I don't need to here in Victoria.

Here are a couple of pics of the car before I shipped it:

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There's some businesses listed here. Personally I have used Link for parts and service and would recommend them.

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Nice mini and pictures Readio and is that a sorta targa/vinyl roof or some sliding roof ?

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MiniBill wrote:
Nice mini and pictures Readio and is that a sorta targa/vinyl roof or some sliding roof ?

Cheers Bill


Yeah its a vinyl roof on runners that fully opens up. It's also electric so opens/closes easily.

Was an option over in the UK and supplied by a company called 'Webasto'.
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readio wrote:
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Nice mini and pictures Readio and is that a sorta targa/vinyl roof or some sliding roof ?

Cheers Bill


Yeah its a vinyl roof on runners that fully opens up. It's also electric so opens/closes easily.

Was an option over in the UK and supplied by a company called 'Webasto'.


Very cool , any problems with leaks ? or does it seal very well .

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MiniBill wrote:
readio wrote:
MiniBill wrote:
Nice mini and pictures Readio and is that a sorta targa/vinyl roof or some sliding roof ?

Cheers Bill


Yeah its a vinyl roof on runners that fully opens up. It's also electric so opens/closes easily.

Was an option over in the UK and supplied by a company called 'Webasto'.


Very cool , any problems with leaks ? or does it seal very well .


Not had any issues with leaks, although in the UK I never took the mini out of the garage if the weather was too bad.
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Davo111
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What part in Melbourne you posting from, this will help with locating a garage close by.

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readio
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I'm in in Southbank but the car is currently at a workshop in Bayswater.

I have just got a 28 day unregistered permit so I can move the car around. Looking on Google maps I can see that Link Automotive are not too far from Bayswater so might make sense taking it there.

I will give them a call today and see what they say.

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You cant go wrong with Link, let Brian or Ben do their magic, good operators and reasonable to deal with.

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