Re: [doc] OT - Poss bad news for Rover Owners out there

["Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi

In similar fashion to DeLorean, I feel its not so much that the parts 
are not there, its the fact the they are held by as 'unpaid' stock by 
many different companies, im sure as time goes on and these parts are 
bought into sale there will be plentiful sources for all those who 
need them. Doesnt help if you need them right now i know.

Though im sure none of Rovers parts will end up at the bottom of the 
sea for fishing nets weights :)

Regards

Mike
2001/403


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Mike Sumner <mikebmw316@xxxx> wrote:
>
> I don't think anyone should really be surprised about the parts 
issue with Rovers and MGs as this was well publicised in the news 
while they were in trouble.
>    
>   As long as consumables like brake pads and exhausts etc are able 
to be sourced from somewhere else then it's not really a problem.
>    
>   Just have to make sure no-one prangs theirs, but then it's only 
the same story as with the DeLoreans.
>    
>   Regards,
>    
>   Mike Sumner - 178
>    
>   
> 
> blackaddertoo <blackaddertoo@xxxx> wrote:
>   hi
> 
> one of my part time hobbies!!?? is buying total losses off the 
trade 
> and repairing them.
> 
> i have had the option recently of buying a city rover, one needing 
a 
> front bonnet/bumper (car only a few months old and less than a 
> grand!). i tried several rover dealers who said no stocks available 
> now and non to be delivered to the country!.
> 
> so to all the peole who think/thought that new stocks of rover 
parts 
> will be available for years to come could be a shock.
> 
> i think particularly trim parts will be very difficult to get hold 
of
> and as claire said i don't think you will be buying a rover 75 nos 
> rover door or bonnet in 25 years time!.
> just shows JZD had the right ideas and its a trubute to him that so 
> many of his cars survive today.
> i wish a team of UK volunteers would dive for the lost dies (if 
> youv'e been reading the US yahoo)
> 
> Regards
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Phil Peters <PhilPeters@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > We had a little green Rover 200 recently, until my erstwhile 
> brother pranged it while singing along to Whitesnake on the radio. 
> Moral of the story: never close your eyes when singing in the car. 
> > 
> > The Rover situation certainly puts into perspective the parts 
> availability on our DeLoreans doesn't it?!
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > Phil P.
> > 
> > p.s. Claire, do your service guys use 1link Service Network? 
> > 
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> > 
> > On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:58:22 -0000 , "Claire Usher" 
> <claire_usher71@xxxx>  wrote:
> > >Hi all,
> > >
> > >sorry to post OT in light of 
recent 'events'.........but..........
> > >
> > >If any of you own Rover/MG cars, be careful not to crash it/get
> > >crashed into.
> > >
> > >In my job in Aftersales at my local Saab dealer, we (in the 
> bodyshop)
> > >are approved repairers all makes and models, not just Saabs (dont
> > >think we've tackled a DeLorean yet mind you..)  Anyway.  We've 
> got a
> > >54 Plate Rover 45 in thats been stuffed up the front (still 
> drives - I
> > >drove it!!) and is in danger of being written off because we 
> cannot
> > >get a bonnet for it - we cant even get a 'pattern part' bonnet 
> for it.
> > > Because its an insurance job, obviously we cannot use second 
> hand parts.
> > >
> > >Also, we've got a Rover 75 in, which has been whacked in the 
> nearside
> > >rear quarter panel (car still driveable) and the rear bumper is 
> loose.
> > >Again, the car is only a couple of years old, and that has been
> > >written off as parts not available.
> > >
> > >I'm not saying all Rover/MG parts are unavailable, but I just 
> thought
> > >I'd share this with you.
> > >
> > >Regards
> > >
> > >Claire
> > >#2292 'Flopsy'
> > >& 1989G Cavalier (with scrapyard sourced bonnet; bought, painted 
> and
> > >fitted for only £25!!)   :o)
> > >DOC170
> > 
> > 
> > _______________________________________________________________ 
> > Which organ do birds have 2 of?
> > 
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> > http://www.postmaster.co.uk/cgi-bin/meme/quiz.pl?id=9
> >
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