Buying from Bull Motif/morrisminorspares.net

Post by **mrsnak** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:43 am

Trying to find a good source for parts. I'm in California.
Excellent source in Oregon, but he's pricey on many items.

This UK source has tons of parts and a good online shopping cart, but has not responded to any of my emails in a week.

Are they still in business? Reliable? Hate to take a chance and blindly order if they don't answer email.

TIA. Moggy is in the body shop (spa) for rust removal and eventual restoration. Need window rubber, door panels, etc...

TIA

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:31 am

Are they still in business?

Yes and they are one of our biggest suppliers of parts over here.
I do know that some of our suppliers have had issues/problems with mail order supplies to the US, I dont know what the issues are I cant explain the lack of email response.

Post by **WPR678B** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:38 am

I have used them (and other suppliers!) without problems for many years, but i am UK based.
Never had an issue with not getting a reply to any enquiry so maybe your emails are not getting through to them?

Post by **MortisMinor** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:38 am

I recently ordered from them, allthough i ordered from another country when my dad whent to england two days later the parts were there.

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:38 am

yes a few of our suppliers over here do not send to the us

again i do not know why

maybe one of the club members could send you the stuff if its small

Post by **Leo** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:14 am

You could also try WWW.MORRISMINORPARTSBATH.CO.UK
I have always had excellent service and good quality parts from Andrew Eggleton

Leo 1969 Traveller

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:53 am

Why not telephone Bull Motif and ask them directly ? As above - maybe your emails are somehow not getting to them - perhaps filtered out by a 'virus detection' program. Wouldn't cost a fortune for a short call - in fact zero if you use a VoIp phone, as I do!
Bull Motif do have an excellent reputation - so don't worry on that count.

Post by **grumpygrandad** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:58 am

bullmotif for me are excellent post next day always well packed,good service,,,grandad

Post by **janstolp** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:20 pm

I had some parts ordered a few weeks ago ,on line also payment on line and received everything in about 8/9 days!
That was Bull motif.
Good service.

Post by **mrsnak** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:59 pm

Thanks - I'll give them a call Monday. They list prices in US dollars, so I was assuming they shipped overseas.

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:35 pm

You can rely on Bull Motif, they are one of the most respected Minor and A35 parts suppliers. I have used them many times with no problems at all, they are great guys there.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:35 pm

and just worth mentioning that they provided all the parts for Katy's MOT for free

Post by **ASL642** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:41 pm

By the way, Katy is the MMOC's Marie Curie Charity car helping us raise money for cancer this year.

Post by **PhilR** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:08 pm

Leo wrote:You could also try WWW.MORRISMINORPARTSBATH.CO.UK
I have always had excellent service and good quality parts from Andrew Eggleton

Leo 1969 Traveller

I can vouch for Andrew Eggleton too. I'm lucky enough to live close to him so I can avoid postage costs, but he'a a very well informed guy and can get almost any part. His parts are of an equal quality to any of the other specialists IMO.

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:23 pm

ive had very good service from bull motiff

Post by **MGFmad** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:34 pm

I have bought most of the parts needed for my Traveller from Bull Motif.

Always excellent service with next day delivery - better service than many main dealers for current production cars. Cannot fault them.

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:35 pm

I've only ever had one problem with BM. When I rang them it was apparantly due a faulty batch of parts.

When my order arrived (about a week later) I had a personal, hand written apology on the invoice.

Top Dollar!

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:48 am

You could also try WWW.MORRISMINORPARTSBATH.CO.UK
I have always had excellent service and good quality parts from Andrew Eggleton

Hi all you may not be aware but on his listings it does say.
WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP TO N. AND S.AMERICA / UNITED STATES / CANADA

Post by **Chris Morley** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:43 pm

Kevin wrote:

I do know that some of our suppliers have had issues/problems with mail order supplies to the US, I dont know what the issues are

I have a feeling its due to US litigation / liability laws. I guess the risk of being sued for $millions makes it too risky.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:22 pm

Yes - few companies will ship Safety Critical parts (brakes/steering etc) to USA.