f27
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 08:55 AM |
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Have MK gone into liquidation?
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...
SOLD - F27 Blackbird, F27 ZZR1400, MK Indy Hayabusa, 3 750MC Crossflow Locosts, Ultima GTR - currently got a MX5 powered Locost racing car
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CosKev3
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 09:40 AM |
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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
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Dick
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 11:58 AM |
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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
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Kev99
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 12:19 PM |
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They were open last sat when I dropped in for the odd part I picked up
also had 2 cars in there mid repair
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jonabonospen
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 12:59 PM |
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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.
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chutley
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 07:47 PM |
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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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jonabonospen
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| posted on 13/11/16 at 10:59 PM |
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quote:
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.
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.
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TimC
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 08:08 AM |
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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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Sam_68
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 08:47 AM |
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quote:
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.
Not necessarily - you can be a Sole Trader or a Partnership and still employ as many staff, and own as many assets, as you like. The downside is that
if you do go bust, you are personally liable for all your debts, so stand to lose your house and any other personal assets as well as the company
ones.
Only Limited Companies will show up on the Companies House website. If you're a Limited company, you're legally obliged to make it clear
by using the word 'Limited' or 'Ltd' on your documentation and by showing the company registration number... it's a
warning to your customers that if you go bust the Directors are only liable to pay back as much money as they originally invested in the company.
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SCAR
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 12:15 PM |
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M K SPORTS CARS are a registered non limited company according to Company Check
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jonabonospen
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 02:14 PM |
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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?????
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flanders
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 02:36 PM |
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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]
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Kev99
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| posted on 14/11/16 at 02:41 PM |
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page is still there
link
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jonabonospen
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 12:00 AM |
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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.
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ReMan
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 07:38 AM |
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I'm a member and it's still live. Last post 3 hours wgo
www.plusnine.co.uk
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Adamirish
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 12:45 PM |
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Yep, still there. Just had a look myself.
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 01:13 PM |
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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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Bluemoon
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 01:22 PM |
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quote:
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
Ditto. Facts would be fine, rumours not helpful at all..
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 15/11/16 at 02:29 PM |
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quote:
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.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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jonabonospen
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 01:43 AM |
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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.
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hkp57
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 07:33 AM |
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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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CosKev3
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 08:13 AM |
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quote:
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.
I bet that was squeaky bum time for SKC!
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ReMan
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 05:54 PM |
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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.
www.plusnine.co.uk
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sdh2903
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 06:08 PM |
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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.
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Toprivetguns
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| posted on 16/11/16 at 07:02 PM |
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If true I hope no one has lost any money on a new build or parts.
[Edited on 16/11/16 by Toprivetguns]
Only drive as fast as your angel can fly... !
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