BMW/MINI finally decided to refund labor even if the power steering pump was replaced at an independent shop. See attachment. Just spreading the word.

Several months ago they gave me a variety of bull$hit excuses about why they wouldn't refund labor. Logic prevailed or they were scared $hitless about what was going to happen with the GM recall and sent these out in a hurry.

 

if i am currently having issues with my power steering but am not under any type of warranty, am i eligible for labor at no cost ? or is this only for prior work done in regards to the power steering pump ?

 

I would think so. Attached is what I received last May: 13 years 150K miles for PS

 

thank you for that, I'm still under the 150k miles and 13 years so I'm going to call that number and see what i can do. great information

 

You should go ahead and schedule a repair at a dealer, who would handle it under warranty. It would be better than going through the hassle of getting it repaired independently and filing for a reimbursement.

 

Is this strictly for the 2002-2005 MCS? I'm having problems with my 2006 MCSA, mostly leaking constantly and will eventually replace everything.

What problems were you having with yours to get it to qualify for this?

 

I went to the dealer for a whining noise and it was the power steering pump. $1600 estimate and they said it was all on me. No warranty coverage for my 2006 MCS. I found one for $280 at rock auto.

 

MINI won't cover beyond what they have stated in the document. The power steering failed in my 2006 and it wasn't covered. I had it repaired at an independent shop for $1100 (parts + labor).

 

this does not cover 2006+ model year mini coopers

 

The power steering pump was upgraded in either February or March 2005, so not all 2005 models are covered.

 

BMW reimbursed me for the power-steering pump on my 2005 MCS but my daughters 2005 MC falls outside the serial #range.
They paid me in full for the work done at an independent shop.
On my daughters R50 I am going to get the pump from Detroit Tuned and have my mechanic put it in. About a $300-400 savings over what the MINI dealer wants to do the job.