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Gus
22-Jun-06, 17:32
Hi,

We're on the cusp of acquiring an old-style Mini and would like to know if there is any kind of club up here for Mini-owners.

As Mini-virgins, we'd like to know if there is anyone who erm, 'specialises' in fixing them, doing them up, tuning them etc., and we're interested in the crack!

Thanks...
Naefearjustbeer
22-Jun-06, 20:11
Loads of minis up here and I am sure there is an owners club, well there certainly used to be. As for experts in repair most owners probably have to know a bit about fixing them as they are prone to need the odd repair or 2 :lol: . I think someone in latheron is a Mini enthusiast.
Naefearjustbeer
22-Jun-06, 20:13
Highland Miniacs
62 Henrietta Street, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 4HE
Tel: 01955 605 669
E-mail: durr62@aol.com Website: www.highlandminiacs.co.uk
Meet last Sunday of the month in the Brown Trout, Watten, Caithness at 1pm

got this info from this link below

http://www.miniworld.co.uk/content/club_uk.htm
Ann
22-Jun-06, 20:18
There is a young man in Bower who restores minis; his website is something like ASKRestorations but I can't find it now. Don't know if it is my computer being moodie or not. Try googling ASKRestorations, good luck.
Naefearjustbeer
22-Jun-06, 20:22
www.askrestorations.co.uk (http://www.askrestorations.co.uk) is the site but it doesnt appear to be working at the moment. His name is Keith and his car is on the Highland Miniacs site
newpark
22-Jun-06, 21:06
The restoration of classic vehicles (mini specialist), cars, bikes, tractors, with various services, paint re-finishing, welding, grit blasting, trimming and engine work. Web site forum and online classifieds, new and used spares, accessories, tools and body shop materials available to purchase.

Contact
Keith Moodie

E-mail
info@askrestorations.co.uk

Postal Address
'Greenlea'
Bower
Caithness
KW1 4TW

Opening Details


Sunday :ClosedMonday :9:00am - 6:00pmTuesday :9:00am - 6:00pmWednesday :9:00am - 6:00pmThursday :9:00am - 6:00pmFriday :9:00am - 6:00pmSaturday :Closed
Gus
22-Jun-06, 21:36
Thank you everyone!

My fears of being stuck in the middle of nowhere in one of those cars where every panel falls off with a dramatic little explosion have been somewhat laid to rest, and the run to Durness looks like fun.

Think we could bring the dog?
Oatcakes
23-Jun-06, 00:36
what exactly does the ASK stand for possibly:


Avoid
Serious
Katastrophe

or

Astounding
Stylish
Kar

Get a beetle the germans made far better cars
highbury
23-Jun-06, 08:23
Don't do it you two, ditto the beetle comment, more reliable,cheaper etc.....
Absolut1
23-Jun-06, 18:44
ASK in the name is in reference to the SK registration all caithness cars once had i think. I've used ASK a few times & cant fault his work, its not just mini's he caters for but will happily do restoration on classic or modern. even the mini's arch enemy "the hillman imp"
mooncat
24-Jun-06, 13:47
Its strange reading a topic where you are being talked about, I am keith from ASK and the website is down just now for a bit of a revamp... but if anyone want to email drop me a line on askrestorations@hotmail.com and yes we will work on anything including Hillman Imps..

Keith
Naefearjustbeer
24-Jun-06, 19:08
ASK in the name is in reference to the SK registration all caithness cars once had i think. I've used ASK a few times & cant fault his work, its not just mini's he caters for but will happily do restoration on classic or modern. even the mini's arch enemy "the hillman imp"

Looking for a discount on your next repair job LOL!!