Morris Minor Owners Club

morrisminorbzh wrote:"are there others out there who are happy with services or parts or cars bought from this company"

I bought my 1970 Traveller "Grommit" from Charles Ware in June 2009.

I wanted, for sentimental reasons, another Minor having learnt to drive on one in 1967-8. I'd looked around on ebay but was rather worried about what one would get for the price. Having heard of CW's Morris Minor Centre and being from Bristol this is where I decided to go. I wanted a car that I could drive away with, cross the Channel back home without the worries of breaking down because I'd bought a dud one.

I was not able to get across to Bristol to see the car before but was sent plenty of photos, given a complete description by email and had long discussions over the phone with the manager. Extra work was carried out (changing to LHD) for which I was given very clear quotes.

Once back in France being a full time resident here I had to get it registered - 1st step get the French MOT, the test centre was astonished by the good condition and up keep of "Grommit" and the work carried out by CW before delivery - she got her French MOT without any problem. 2nd step getting a registration document - no problems. "Grommit" now runs around regularly, my local garage, who specialises in historic vehicules, told me "vous-avez fait une bon affaire". I have bought spares from CW when needed, but also from other suppliers in the UK - all give a very good service.

No comparable specialist service seems to be available in France dealing for the famous makes such as Renault, Citröen, Peugeot etc. Spare parts are a problem for out of production French cars - local enthusiasts over here are amazed by the availability of spares for out of production British cars !! That's also why a bought a Minor !!

I don't regret my acquisition, I hadn't seen "Grommit" before taking delivery - perhaps I was lucky !!!

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