I replace roofs here that have been slashed by scumbags breaking into mx5's. I say to people with alarms ,wire it up so it doesnt lock the doors but is wired to the door circut. Thieves try the door,if its locked they cut the roof put their hand in and open the door setting of the alarm. If the doo...

Just in case this comes up for anyone else in future (since nobody was able to offer suggestions), I can recommend Kosta and Laki at Le Mans Upholstery ( http://www.lemansautofabrics.co.nz/ ) in Martin Square, Wellington. Really great guys to deal with, and super pleased with the new roof - just hop...

Just wondering if anyone's had experience getting a vinyl roof patched or otherwise repaired in Welly - two weeks into owning our first MX-5 and someone hacked their way in with a bottle of Tui last night, setting the alarm off in the process. They left with nothing, we've got a bill to pay. Awesome...

Cheers for that, everyone - still working out whether it's possible for us, but that's all good to know. Had a chat with our alarm guy (Ian at Ashley Audio in Wellington, he's great to deal with) and got some good advice there too. Of course, someone else just posted about their roof being slashed.....

Hey folks, just hoping I can appeal to the collected experience here, while considering a Miata for the first time. (Sorry, MX-5 - old habit!). I've currently got a Golf GTI, but to be honest the famous electrical gremlins that come with VW ownership are starting to get to me. I'd be looking at abou...