I have an aftermarket extended warranty on my 2003 Cooper S JCW that expires in 1500 miles. There are a couple of minor repairs I know I need (engine mount, seat rail), but I want a shop that knows MINIs to shake this baby down and find anything that even suggests that it needs replacing.

The shop can't be a dealership because they refuse to install aftermarket or customer-supplied parts (at least MINI of Manhattan won't; I don't know about other dealerships).

I live in Poughkeepsie and work in Manhattan, so anything from Nassau County through Columbia County is fair game. I'm new to the area, so thanks in advance for the help.

 

I live in Newburgh NY and use Advanced Automotive guy who own's it is named Tom did all the work on my Audi & BMW also does all the work for local Porsche club. 845-562-0346 tell him Tom with the Silver S sent you.

 

Try M&M Automotive RT 9, Rhinebeck, NY (20 min north of Poughkeepsie). 845-876-6209. Ask for Mark. Best foriegn car mechanic around. President of Poughkeepsie Car club. (www.psccny.com). He's your best bet. Tell him Dennis sent you.

 

There is a Certified MINI Tech that has his own garage in the area. I will email you his email address.

 

Good to know this, Jeff! I had no idea there were any around except for Helix13 in Philly.