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Professional Restorations Advice
Partners: Chris and Yvonne Bransby
The North’s Leading Stockists of Morris Minor Parts
Comprehensive Parts/Price List F.O.C. on request Nationwide Mail Order with rapid personal attention at all times
EAST LONG CLOSE, BATTERSBY, GREAT AYTON MIDDLESBROUGH, CLEVELAND, TS9 6LR
Tel: 01642 723400
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Fax: 01642 723468
WorkshoPs 01642 722405
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Tel: 01932 568822
OPENING HOURS
08.30am – 5.00pm Mon – Fri Sat am: By appointment only
WE CAN REVIVE YOUR MORRIS MINOR
• Traveller woodwork fitted • Mechanical repairs
• Welding to MOT standards • Vehicle safety checks
• Bodywork
undertaken
• Valuations undertaken
SAVE MONEY WITH US – NO VAT ON LABOUR!
Unit 6, Stevens Yard, 113 Fordwater Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8HB www.chertseyminors.co.uk
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Morris Minor 5.5x14 Minilights £318.40 inc VAT forasetof4 Available in Anthracite Hi-lite or Silver Hi-lite
Free wheel nuts and centre caps
We can also supply, fit and balance tyres for you
The MMOC recommends the following before parting with your Minor and/or your money.
1 We recommend taking out Legal Expense Insurance to provide advice in the event of a dispute of contract with the restorer. Legal Expense Insurance will also pay legal fees in the event of the case going to court.
2 Specify exactly what work you want doing and discuss with the restorer.
3 Ask to see examples of the firm’s work and facilities, also talk to other members who have had work completed by the firm.
4 Obtain a copy of the firm’s guarantee regarding parts and workmanship.
5 Always obtain a written, detailed estimate of work to be done, parts and labour, including or excluding VAT. Parts should be detailed as to whether new or secondhand, original BL parts or pattern copies, complete items or repair sections.
6 Always obtain detailed receipts for money and cheques paid to the firm.
7 Check that receipts are correctly dated and have the firm’s name, address, company number and VAT number (where appropriate) and also your name, address and car registration.
8 Ensure the restorer knows where to contact you in case there is a ‘snag’ during restoration. (Remember, obtain an estimate for any extra work.)
9 Visit the car during restoration, and when completed inspect the car before you take delivery and/or part with any money.
10 Should you have any complaints and a phone call does not produce a response, inform the company in writing and send by Recorded Delivery.
11 Obtain a statement of any rectification work.
12 Always retain originals of estimates and receipts, only send photocopies, and retain a copy of all communications.
13 Check the extent of the company’s insurance cover, which should include Motor Trade Insurance for driving your vehicle and garage and vehicle cover in the event of total loss.
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