MPI rear ended

[Mark B]

Got hit by a BMW today, boot door wrecked and some bodywork damage around it, it was a low speed bang, what bends on the back of a mini that I might not spot easily.

Mark

[keith]

how are the tail lights? check the C panel for wrinkles.... look also at the rear subframe mounting points checking for distortion. how was the beemer?

[DaveC]

Sorry to hear that Mark.
Check the boot floor for a ripple between the opening and the spare wheel well

[Mark B]

Boot lid needs to be replaced, back panel damaged and strained , insurance engineer to look at it tomorrow. My son was driving it to school when he got hit from behind, a great way to start the leaving cert, at least no one was hurt.
Mark

[twinjocks]

Oh my goodness, Mark - glad he was OK, but as you say, what a way to start the LC (well at least the prang would have taken his mind off the exam nerves!).

Julie

[Mark B]

Where would I find a good body shop to replace my rear panel and boot lid and do a good quality paint job on them? Keith, the BMW didn't seem to be damaged. Just as well I'm not doing MTM, it looks like its going to be a great weekend weather wise.
Mark

[The Marcos Graveyard]

People have said good things on here about Frans Crash Repairs.

The Club did a run down to see some work being carried out a while back.

Here is a link to the thread with some pics.

http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewtopi ... ash#p53375

[Billy]

Several of us have used Fran and yes he does a very good job and has an interest in working on old cars, unlike many other panelbeaters. He has all the latest facilities etc.

[Mark B]

Thanks Neil and Billy, I'll check out Frans.
Mark

[woody]

Check the boot floor for any kinks, I've seen many bad repairs ther result in rust problems later.