Has anyone had work done @ Mini Corsa in Van Nuys, CA www.MiniCorsa.com ? They look like a nice shop & everything on their website seems straight-forward. Just wondering if anyone on here has visited or taken their Mini there. Thanks in advance!

 

I wouldn't judge a book by it's cover, lol. Danny is a great guy to work with, and I've had him do lots of work on my MINI. I've referred a lot of friends to him, and will be doing more mod work in the next week with him. Highly recommended. Just bring a good book, a folding chair, some eats, and stuff if you wait there. =)

Richard

 

Thanks Richard! I meant his website is straight-forward in a good way! I'll give him a buzz tomorrow. If I have a good experience, I'll be able to recommend him to others in the area and ask him to watch over my MINI as long as I own it!

 

Actually, I know what you meant, but I was actually referring to his actual shop and location. =P

Some people who have seen his website, then actually went to the shop were dismayed by the apparent difference.

His shop isn't a luxurious BMW dealership with a gal serving Latte, and lots of cool lounge chairs, etc...

For me, all I care is that I got the most knowledgeable/competent guy working on my car, advising me, and ensuring that my car is safe to operate. What his shop looks like is irrelevant to me. He's a small operation, but fully equipped. His rates are reasonable and best of all, I leave with the secure feeling that the work was done to my satisfaction and I wasn't jipped by the dealership. =)

Best of all, no worries about telling the dealership NOT to wash my car, lol.

Richar

 

Got it! Yeah, I did a search and his shop has gotten many 'o praises-- I couldn't care less about the shop's appearance but it honestly doesn't look that bad. When I was a kid, my dad would take his 944 to a tiny shop and the owner would teach me old blues songs by Blind Blake after the oil change and let me play his 1940's Gibson acoustics-- looking back, it probably played a big role in what turned out to be my career.

 

i can vouch for danny as well. he's done quite a bit of work on my MINI recently and he is always quick, knowledgable and honest. his prices are very fair too. i'll echo all of richards sentiments above- gee richard we should bump into each other sometime i would think!

anyhow i'm very picky with L.A. mechanics and danny has earned my repeat business for life. i just got an extended warranty and i will still be going back to minicorsa rather than the dealer based on principals alone!

anyhow tell hime richard and andy sent you! (yep i'm an andy too)

good luck!

 

I don't like to put on bumperstickers, or do anything that is outwardly flamboyant or attention grabbing. But I have his nice Minicorsa sticker and license plate holder on my 239 hp. 03 MCS. He is cool, very knowledgeable, a racer and efficient. He does anything major that is needed on my car. (Cylinder head, Cross suspension, Supercharger, etc.

 

I"ve heard some really good things about Danny's shop, too, so I will be taking my car there sometime in the future when it's time to get some mods done.

 

Just got back today from Danny. He is a great guy with great service. I been to a couple places and have liked him and his work the most so far.

 

I paid a visit to Danny & the shop today too. Danny is super knowledgeable, friendly and wants to make your MINI experience the best it can be-- and like everyone said, his prices are fair. I posted a new thread here with a few questions re my visit and upgrading a few things::

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...49#post2037949

This forum is great. I promise to stop posting n00b questions soon! BTW, I do searches before I post-- I know that's a big concern in most forums.

 

he does much more than mods. he can basically do it all. he replaced my failed passengers side window cabling (window was stuck down) AND my drivers side door lock (wouldnt open via remote or toggle) for less than the price the dealer charges for ONE of those 2 repairs. he's also done my inspection 1 service for about 1/2 the price of th dealer AND he chnged the fuel filter too. the MINI dealer doesn't even touch the filter.

OH and i was at minicorsa this morning as well very briefly.