Plenty of threads/users on here that have had awful service from MK
There is some talk on a Facebook Group about MK going under? Can anyone confirm this?
I've read a lot of horror stories about then recently, but my only dealings with them was Danny opening his workshop at 5.30am on a Sunday
morning to weld me a new silencer onto my Formula 27 so that I could compete in a sprint day later that morning. I had never used them before, but was
so impressed with his service that I've not bought an MK Indy and my F27 is for sale...
If you've got Danny's number ask him is probably the best way to find out
Plenty of threads/users on here that have had awful service from MK
I have not had any problems with MK contacted them for parts needed a short notice and had no issues with the delivery of them and all ways helpful with answers to questions
They were open last sat when I dropped in for the odd part I picked up
also had 2 cars in there mid repair
If someone has an invoice from them then it should have their registered company name, and probably company registration number. From this you can then find them on Companies House Webcheck and see what it says on there. I did search for "MK Sportscars" but it didn't find anything at all. Also looked on their website but just shows the name as "MK Sportscars" and doesnt give their company registration number.
I have checked a couple of invoices and it only has a VAT number. I don't think they were a Limited Company.
I would not be surprised if they have gone bankrupt - one look around the workshop and I was amazed they were still in business.
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Originally posted by chutley
I have checked a couple of invoices and it only has a VAT number. I don't think they were a Limited Company.
I would not be surprised if they have gone bankrupt - one look around the workshop and I was amazed they were still in business.
This might be a red herring (i.e. they've just crudely nicked someone else's text and not read it properly in which case that possibly tells you most of what you might need to know about their attention to detail) but their returns policy refers to www.ledlightsonline.com.
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I would think a business like theirs, that employs staff, has business premises, equipment, and I anticipate a fairly large turnover, would have to be a registered company.
M K SPORTS CARS are a registered non limited company according to Company Check
Just gone on Facebook to find the MK Owners page to see if there were any updates on there, but for some reason the group / page seems to have vanished?????
It's still there 'mk Indy owners' group. There's been a few posts about the issue but they keep disappearing
[Edited on 14/11/16 by flanders]
page is still there
link
Just been and looked again and its definitely not there. Tried the search for "MK Indy Owners" and got no results, and also tried your link but that said content removed. If it wasn't pulled down before then it looks like it might be now.
I'm a member and it's still live. Last post 3 hours wgo
Yep, still there. Just had a look myself.
whether you like MK or not you should be careful of posting rumors such as these as they can be very financially harmful to a company losing them potentially a lot of work and income
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
whether you like MK or not you should be careful of posting rumors such as these as they can be very financially harmful to a company losing them potentially a lot of work and income
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
whether you like MK or not you should be careful of posting rumors such as these as they can be very financially harmful to a company losing them potentially a lot of work and income
It appears someone has blocked me from seeing the "MK Indy Owners" facebook page. Can see it fine wen not signed in to Facebook, but nothing
there at all when I am signed in. Strange!
Seems even stranger that nobody from MK has either been on here or Facebook to clarify the situation if indeed there is no issue.
From a fairly reliable source MK closed down last Friday.
Their Fabricator who was building chassis has set up on his own in the same building and will continue to build chassis and suspension parts.
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Originally posted by hkp57
From a fairly reliable source MK closed down last Friday.
Their Fabricator who was building chassis has set up on his own in the same building and will continue to build chassis and suspension parts.
If this is true, its sad but not surprising from the feedback I've seen in the last ~12 months, to the point of being embarrassed to own an MK
where I would have previously promoted them.
Sad if true but not a surprise.
It would be a great thing if SKC fully take over sales of the indy as the dealings have had with them have been great.
If true I hope no one has lost any money on a new build or parts.
[Edited on 16/11/16 by Toprivetguns]
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Originally posted by wylliezx9r
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
whether you like MK or not you should be careful of posting rumors such as these as they can be very financially harmful to a company losing them potentially a lot of work and income
Yes and equally so can deplorable customer service and ripping off charity track days.
That's sad news really - they may not have had the best customer service over time but I look back at my Indy build with fond memories.
I have a hankering to get started again but there don't seem too many budget options out there at the moment that I like - if they were still
going, and building the original Indy, then I'd probably just go back for another (knowing all the little quirks that I'd approach
differently this time round).
Seems to be more to the story:
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=206731
It appears that they've shut down the website....
www.mksportscars.com
Im still trying to get money back from them....