Sponsors

The team at Nottinghamshire MINI Club passionately believe in working to offer its members the very best MINI ownership experience and partner with a number of companies who we are privileged to be associated with and who work together with the club to offer a number of discounts and advantages to our members.

Please note all sponsor discounts are only available to paid club members (with the exception of the 5% discount at Bluebell Crewe)

Shown below are the club’s current list of sponsors and supports, if you wish to become a sponsor/supporter of the club please e-mail admin@nottsminiclub.co.uk for details.

AC Schinitzer

AC Schnitzer UK Limited is the official UK distributor for AC Schnitzer BMW and Mini tuning parts. We have over 20 years experience with AC Schnitzer products having been the original importer in 1989. Our knowledge therefore extends right from the E30/E36 days up to today’s state of the art models, from Mini to the new 7 series, from 1 series to X6

Autobrite

The UK’s leading supplier of quality valeting products,industrial mobile valeting kits,and quality pressure washers for your everyday needs to run a successful valeting business or static carwash.

Our aim is to provide an excellent service, selling quality products at competitive prices.

We have extensive knowledge of the valeting/car wash industry, therefore we aim to provide as much up-to-date and accurate advice as we possibly can.

For further details see Autobrite’s sub forum here

Blue Bell MINI Crewe

Bluebell MINI Crewe are NMC’s principal sponsor offering a range of services to our members including 10% discounts on parts and accessories, 20% on servicing and free maintenance checks, special deals on the purchase of new and used cars and a £50 referral to NMC for the sale of any car to one of our members.

For further details see Bluebell’s sub forum here and the annoucement of Bluebell MINI Crewe’s sponsorship of NMC here

Black Circles Tyres

Blackcircles.com is already a highly differentiated offer compared to the experience of the vast majority of tyre buyers in the UK. We are a revolutionary new concept to the market; our satisfaction levels, customer retention/referral levels and customer feedback validate our unique proposition as an increasingly attractive option compared to the standard Fast Fit or uncontrolled independent sector. Our proposal and key selling points:

* Typical price savings of up to 40%.
* The UK?s largest network of tyre fitting centre?s, over 950.
* Simple one stop online booking system; interrogating real stock items, calendar times and dates.
* Clear and honest all-inclusive pricing, no hidden extras.
* Cash transaction completed at point of order, no cash changes hands at the fitting centre.
* Simple and user friendly tyre purchasing by telephone or internet.
* Immediate access to over 20,000 tyre sizes and brands, available for fitting, faster than fast fit and delivered locally.
* Tyre fitting by appointment at customer?s convenience.
* Impartial and expert advice available on all products from highly trained tyre experts.

Throughout the partnership, Blackcircles.com will work hard to:
* Know and understand customers on an individual basis through detailed analysis.
* Communicate with these customers in a relevant way.
* Manage offerings so that the customers shopping experience is enhanced compared to what they have experienced before.

For further details see Blackcircle’s mini forum here here

Liquid Creativity

Liquid Creativity is a company run by one of our members, Chris Williams, and is involved in coporate identity design. For further details see Liquid Creativity’s sub forum here

Mad4MINI

mad4mini is owned and run by Mike Favager and Richard Heeley.

Mike has been in the motor trade since 1990 completing a full 3 year city and guilds motor vehicle qualification whilst training at an independent multi franchise on the Wirral. He then worked for 5 years at a large Peugeot franchise before moving to West Yorkshire for the love of a good woman. He has since worked with Honda and then set up an independent car franchise in Leeds with some ex-colleagues from Honda. He has also spent 4 years controlling a Ferrari franchise workshop that also included Maserati and Lotus.

In 2005 Mike then joined Mini at a large dealership in West Yorkshire and has carried out many manufacturer training courses gaining BMW/Mini service technician status.

Richard has been in the motor trade since leaving school. He completed a Level 3 City and Guilds in motor vehicle repair and servicing and then spent 3 years as a qualified technician with Vauxhall. Richard has worked and trained with the Mini product since 2003 completing numerous training courses with the manufacturer on both the original Mini and the new R56 MODEL. The courses included intense training on the new engines N12 COOPER , N14 COOPER S and W16 COOPER DIESEL. Richard has also completed various engine management training courses.

Both Mike and Richard understand the Mini product in great detail and can offer a very personal face to face service to your pride and joy so please don’t hesitate to contact either of us.

Mini Mania UK

With the rapid growth of the MINI, an ever-increasing need for quality independent service and aftermarket product demanded the creation of Mini Mania UK. In 2004, three veteran MINI enthusiasts formed an association with the USA’s Mini Mania to offer British customers high quality service and unsurpassed product value. Mini Mania UK’s founding partners, Adam McCollin, Mike Graves and Chris Dee, have extensive automotive experience in a variety of environments, including training by BMW as MINI technicians, and service as Formula One front line engineers. Our experience and dedication to the MINI serves as the foundation of our business. Our emphasis on customer service and satisfaction will serve as our guideposts for the future.

For further details see Mini Mania’s sub forum here

MINI Pirate

MINI Pirate offer a specialist custom graphic service where they can design and produce unique design for you and your MINI along with an installation service for UK customers.

For further details see MINI Pirate’s sub forum here

Opie Oils

Opie Oils offer a number of products and services to Nottinghamshire MINI Club members and offer a 10% discount on all thier products to full NMC club members.

For further details see Opie Oils’ sub forum here

RAC

The RAC need no introduction, as one of the largest motoring organisations in the UK, thier orange van’s are a common sight on the UK’s roads. The RAC are offering paid members of Nottinghamshire MINI Club a HUGE 25% off!!!!

For further details see RAC’s sub forum here here

The Wheel Specialist

The Wheel Specialist have been in business since 1955, and have been refurbishing alloy wheels for over 25 years. We have built an enviable reputation for our excellent service, quality and rapid turnaround times and now with nationwide coverage are services are second to none.

The Wheel Specialist is the UK’s leading alloy wheel refurbishment specialist providing a professional service that transforms the look of any car. Only The Wheel Specialist offers the best customer service, quality finish and durability, offering a same day service at a fraction of the cost of replacement wheels.

* A total refurbishment not a temporary touch up
* A choice of Standard,Bespoke or Original Finishes available.
* Drive in or drop off service
* Same day service available
* We guarantee the finish for 12 months

Please note this only apply’s the the Nottingham branch of The Wheel Specialist who are offering a 15% discount of refurbs.