Purchased wiring harness, good are ice and quick shipping

What a wonderful resource for British car enthusiasts. Kip and Co. just finished redoing the front suspension and steering on my 67 MGB. They did a great job that was well worth the price. Great people as well, Deborah, Kip, Iain, and the rest of the team. All good. Many thanks.

I recently brought my 1967 Triumph GT6 to Kip Motors to have some work done due to it having sat for too long. I wanted to have it gone through to make sure it was safe to drive as well, since I do most of the work myself and wanted to take the opportunity to have it gone through by a specialist and make sure things were working as they should be.I told them that I had a budget of $3500 and that anything more than that we would need to talk about.They ended up flushing the fuel system, replacing the fuel pump, and rebuilding the carburetors, which needed to be done. They recommended that we flush the clutch and brake lines as well, since I used regular DOT 3 fluid and not the magic British fluid. Fair enough.Partway through the service I received a bill for about $2000, which covered the fuel system, fuel pump and carburetor rebuild.Then they continued and determined that the clutch needed to be flushed and two of the brake wheel cylinders needed to be replaced. After that I picked it up, and received another bill for $3500. No one had ever called to verify that the $2000 overage was okay.I was shocked at the bill, but paid it immediately, and picked the car up. We drove it home, and my thought was that this was a lot more than expected, but at least the work was done, and done properly by a specialist. When we got home, it died while trying to back into the garage and couldnt be restarted.Two days later, I got it started on choke using gas pedal, but when the gas was lifted the car died. I drove it a bit hoping that it was just cold, but it didnt improve. Suddenly the car started making a screaming noise that went away each time the clutch was pressed. I called Kip, and the diagnosis was that the clutch (which they had just worked on and flushed) may be sticking, and should be replaced. Okay. . . those parts werent replaced, so I couldnt really hold it against them. I would have expected them to find that out while checking out the system, but maybe not.The next day, I noticed a long trail of brake fluid in the garage. I thought it was oil, but while doing some of the other maintenance they suggested (replacing the hub adapters, which led me to discover that the rear knock-off nuts were damaged when Kips shop removed them to replace the wheel cylinders, apparently with a hammer rather than the wooden knockoff wrench that sits in the back of the car.) I discovered the leak stopped behind the wheel and was coming from one of the new wheel cylinders they had just replaced, which ruined the paint on the axle behind it. Again I called Kip. Top off the fluid and bring it back, and wheel get it swapped out.Im not comfortable driving a 60 year old car with failing brakes not knowing how fast the brake fluid is leaking. Im also not going to pay another $200 in towing to swap out a $15 wheel cylinder at no charge.I emailed Kip to let him know that I would rather pay the $15 and replace the wheel cylinder myself rather than risk the drive over town or pay for a tow, and about the fact that, as of now, I was charged more than $2000 more that I didnt approve to find that Im having to redo all of the work that the specialist performed on the clutch and brake system. That work, between parts and labor amounted to $1442.15 to replace two wheel cylinders, flush and bleed the brakes, and flush the clutch, which evidently takes a specialist a billed 13 hours to do. I said I realize that a bad experience doesnt equate to a bad shop, but Im not sure what to do.His response back Im sorry you spent more than you hoped on your car, but most of the work was repairing things that you had done improperly. . . knowing what parts to order, recognizing the wrong parts and installing them properly requires a higher level of skill.This is obviously true, since apparently not even they could do it properly in 13 hours. Well see when the parts get here how long it takes an unskilled amateur. I point out that the car worked fine for years before it was parked.

Helpful, friendly folks who treat you like family.They offer quality parts most of which wont be found EOM. Prices reflect this scarcity, but the finished product will make a good looking Metropolitan. They graciously fitted a top I got on eBay and which I quickly found myself in over my head. (Your hometown trim shop probably has never heard of these 65 year old cars-- mine hadnt.). They also corrected two mistakes I had made and didnt suggest I take up crochet instead of mechanics.

Found a radiator hose for a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, thanks!

Purchased an Austin A40 upgraded oil filter housing and replacement filters. Just received it so it has yet to be installed and tested. However impressed with the housing fabrication and detail.

What an awesome experience!Talk about knowing your cars, not only can you come here to get service done you also get knowledge filled into your brain by Kip himself!Getting work done or even just buying a part or having something restored if you didnt know much of how to or where to this is definitely the place you need to come.It was an honor learning and getting to see how its done.This is not only a job for Kip, but you can definitely tell its a love for him as well.

I must say that I have rarely ever met people as fine as Kip and Deborah. When my 1964 MG Midget continued to stop running after two different trips to Kip Motors they hopped in the car and drove out to my location, got the car back to the shop and offered to take me home. They subsequently replaced the coil and drove the car extensively to determine if the shutting down problem had been completely fixed. They then delivered the car to my house and were about to leave, asking for NO PAYMENT when I insisted on paying for the tow truck and the coil at least. These are fine people running a good business and there is no mystery how they have been in business for as long as they have because they stand behind their work and will make it right if you are not satisfied. I highly recommend them and will use them in the future. They are exceptional. June 2019, my right front brake was dragging and the brake line was leaking. I called Debra and she initially said it would be about 2 and a half months before I could get it in. Several days later she emailed me to bring it in that week and they would get it out. Both front calipers and lines were replaced with rear brakes being adjusted. They had the car ready that day! I do trust them and once you get used to the idea that parts and labor are pretty pricey for these old cars then you can appreciate what they do and the care they take with their customers cars. Thank you Kip and Debra!

Super friendly folks. Just finished a tour of the shop while they are working on our Nash Metropolitan. It was a lot of fun.

I was in town for another event and stopped by. Was able to discuss what I needed and look at samples. Both employees helped me with my order for my Nash Metropolitan.

Awesome company and friendly and helpful for classic parts for English cars .They are the best

I took my 1968 Thunderbird here for restoration. Among the numerous promises that were total lies, the car would be inspection ready in about 5 months. In addition to inspection ready, there were other repairs to be made which included replacing all rubber bushings and seals, a new exhaust system and the a/c repaired. The estimated cost was to be between $20,000 and $25,000. When in August, the car was supposed to be finished, Kip stated that it was ready to test drive, however at that time he also informed us of the balance, and he had exceeded the $25,000 mark. It was at that time we were told that the job was billed as time and materials. After voicing our concerns about the cost overruns and lack of communication regarding such, he told us that another $1000 would complete the job, and that would include the new exhaust system. Imaging our surprise when we were told the car was ready the Friday before Christmas, and he had billed another $10,000. Ten thousand, not one thousand. He told us he would accept $1200, but no, the exhaust was not done. At that point, we decided to cut our losses, get the car home and be done with Kip. The car has numerous problems that we were told were fixed. For example, transmission leak, power steering pump leak, windshield leak, gas line leak, radiator leak, lights not working, a/c not working, etc. I could go on and on. And no, the car will not pass inspection. He took 4 months longer than promised and billed $5000 more and still did not complete the initial work he was contracted to do. Unless you have unlimited funds and do not care about quality work, do not stop here. No matter what he tells you, it will not be the truth.

Hes great restoring old German cars and parts

Check out the WWI reproduction Sopwith

My car was in boxes for over 25 years.. The guys at KIPS got it back together and on the road...

No place on earth like this place!

A lot of old cars