So I got my somewhat recently purchased 03 MCS checked out by Keeler MINI in Latham and I need a tie rod, control arm, control arm bushings, splash guard, fluid flushings.

I'm really not excited about paying the quoted $1,900, especially for stuff somewhat simple like tie rod installation. I'm looking for a recommended shop and method of getting parts. Around Troy, Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park, Schenectady, etc. (or do you get your parts online?) Any feedback is so appreciated! Where do you guys go??

Thanks

 

Good evening,

Sorry this may be a little late, however, these guys do any work on my autos I can't handle. They are very competent, very fair, very honest

Quality Foreign Car Care Inc
7 Saratoga Avenue Ballston Spa, NY(518) 885-1781

 

thanks!

 

I would try Helix.. www.helix13.com

Something interesting I found online.. "thefind.com" search engine which brings up the following search results:

http://www.thefind.com/query.php?que...od+mini+cooper

 

For parts you can call Classic Mini, they are out of Ohio but their prices are fair, will special order whatever you need and ship fast. They are a vendor here.

For the actual work I second Quality Foreign Car Care Inc. (actually I am headed there tomorrow to mount my tires on the new wheels).

 

Quality Foreign Car Care is 6 miles from my parents camp on Ballston lake... sweeeet. Thanks guys!

 

There is a great dealer in Highland, New York, Auto's By Joseph 845-691-5500, this guy has a large selection of used Mini Coopers for sale as well as providing service at a fraction of the dealer costs. I purchased by MCS about 2 months ago, and have been totally impressed.

 

on the nemini.org site there is an ex mini mechanic who will do the work out of his garage... http://nemini.org/index.php?PHPSESSI...&topic=10948.0