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I always get a flyer on my car for a place in elkhorn that does european imports. As long as its not a ECU problem most places can fix the MINI. It's not that complicated. But expect 90% of any parts needed to take a day or so. If it's MINI specific, something major, It may be better for the dealer to order it. I do all my own work, and I'm not a professional mechanic.
Do you have a problem?
__________________ 03' BRG MCS Ya I have gold rims and a naked lady on my MINI
i've had my mini for about 4 months now. i live in lincoln so it is hard for me to get to omaha for repairs. i get all my repairs done at a place called lael's imports. phone number is 423-3777. he just aligned my mini for $35. he has also replaced my thermostat housing and coolant reservoir. i also had him replace my cv shaft for only $120. he does good work but i will admit that he is a bit slow. he just runs a one man shop so it takes him awhile. the best part is that if i can find a part cheaper online he will let me get it and bring it into him instead of him ordering it. give him a call if you are in lincoln.
Husker Auto Group can also work on mini's. i've had mine there for oil changes, tire rotations, fuel injection service, and a throttle body service. my father in law is a technician there and he works on mine. he even installed my jcw cai for me as a birthday gift!
Last edited by Handsome Rob; 12-07-2007 at 11:05 PM.
I can do all of that with a hand tied behind my back. Any place can do general service. If you know a guy, that is awsome. If you don't, and want a reliable place. It's hard for a MINI owner right now, in Omaha. The dealer, however awsome Markel is, is gonna bend you over IMHO, thats how they make their money. $600 for the service after your MINI 3 years is up kinda thing. I think working on your car is great thing. It brings your closer to it, in an emotional way. If you have more than a general service question NAM is an awsome resource.
I can't believe I said awsome 4 times in a post. haha
__________________ 03' BRG MCS Ya I have gold rims and a naked lady on my MINI
I don't know who else does repairs besides Markel but if you're in Des Moines I would look up British Motors LTD. The place is owned by Davey Walker and he is the biggest MINIac I've met thus far.
I just met him this past week out at MITM...a real MINI enthusiast, for certain. Here he is with his wife and one of his MINIs:
Anyway, the real reason I sought out this thread is to give a shout out to Markel. I'm in town on business and took the opportunity today to take Sfax in for an out-of-cycle oil service and health check. Kim the SA couldn't have been more nice and helpful. Gave me a loaner R56 for half a day even though my meeting was only over on 72nd Street.
A great experience from start to finish. You CORNites should feel fortunate. Maybe I paid a few dollars more, but in my book it was worth it. Wish I wasn't 5 1/2 hours drive away, I'd be happy to give them more of my business.
"...indeed the love that the horses of the Rangers bore for their riders was so great that they were willing to face even the terror of the Door, if their masters' hearts were steady..." --- J.R.R. Tolkien
03' BRG MCS Ya I have gold rims and a naked lady on my MINI
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