I'm a MINI/BMW mechanic located in Columbus OH, I don't own a MINI yet but I do service around 15 per week. I signed up in hopes of giving/taking some technical knowledge.

Cheers,

Anson

 

Interesting perspective. From your point of view, do you recommend these cars? What do you recommend doing / not doing to them?

 

I recommend them to people who are willing to pay a little extra for a great driving experience, I occasionally have customers who just wanted an econo-box and are unhappy with the extra service minis typically require.

Reduced mileage oil services are the biggest thing I push, 5,000 mile changes on the supercharged/turbo cars and 7,500 on the N/A models.

 

Have you been cleaning many cars for carbon buildup?

 

I've done one turbo replacement as a result of plugged lines and two timing chains as a result of filthy/low oil.
I've cleaned carbon sludge out of a few vanos solenoids on R56 cars but that's it.

 

Anson, all the Columbus MINI owners are on the other site. I'll PM you. BTW, you guys are the Best MINI repair shop in Columbus.

 

Thanks for the heads up sir and thanks for the kind words.

 

There the only one in columbus