General MINI Talk Shared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

MINIWORKS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 07:56 PM
  #1  
TRACE's Avatar
TRACE
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
MINIWORKS?

I saw something I want to buy from MiniWorks, however, they DO NOT have a location in the USA. Can we still buy stuff from their website?
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:13 PM
  #2  
gnatster's Avatar
gnatster
6th Gear
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,952
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Might want to run a search on MiniWorks.

You'll find such gems as

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99002

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=92604

And my personal favorite...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=102147
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:20 PM
  #3  
TRACE's Avatar
TRACE
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by gnatster
Thanks a lot gnatster!! I didn't bother to do search because I figured if they are still a vendor on NAM, they are still reputable vendor. Now that I know MiniWorks is not a place to buy parts, I will make sure I do some homework with companies NAM provided on the vendor list.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:27 PM
  #4  
gnatster's Avatar
gnatster
6th Gear
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,952
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
If you take a look at the Vendor Directory you will see MiniWorks is no longer listed.

One should never rely that just because a a vendor advertises on NAM they are 1st Class or endorsed by NAM. Keep in mind that NAM does not have the resources to vet any vendor.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:41 PM
  #5  
TRACE's Avatar
TRACE
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by gnatster
If you take a look at the Vendor Directory you will see MiniWorks is no longer listed.

One should never rely that just because a a vendor advertises on NAM they are 1st Class or endorsed by NAM. Keep in mind that NAM does not have the resources to vet any vendor.
I actually look at their website last week, good to know they are no longer on the list, moreover, I was not one of their victims. That said, I'll definitely do a lot of homework before buying.

FYI - Another vendor that lacks customer service is Bimmer Performance. I tried reaching them several times, no one is home. Sometimes I wonder, are most of these shops operated by one person?
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:43 PM
  #6  
TRACE's Avatar
TRACE
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
BY THE WAY...

Outmotoring and North American Motorsports have EXCELLENT customer service!!!
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:46 PM
  #7  
MINIxB's Avatar
MINIxB
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,774
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, MO
Motor Swag does NOT have good customer service.... I ordered my grill badges two months ago and I still haven't got them....
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:23 AM
  #8  
VicSkimmr's Avatar
VicSkimmr
6th Gear
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,278
Likes: 14
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
Originally Posted by TRACE
Thanks a lot gnatster!! I didn't bother to do search because I figured if they are still a vendor on NAM, they are still reputable vendor. Now that I know MiniWorks is not a place to buy parts, I will make sure I do some homework with companies NAM provided on the vendor list.
Lol, bad assumption. Do some homework if you consider ordering from Palo Uber as well.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CHOCHEJCW
Tires, Wheels, & Brakes
1
Jul 22, 2012 02:11 PM
Mini Works
Tires, Wheels, & Brakes
6
Sep 10, 2007 06:30 PM
n1ftyneil
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
16
Jun 1, 2007 09:32 PM
Mark
Vendor Announcements
1
Mar 20, 2006 12:40 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:07 PM.