shops you'd recommend?
 

hi i'm a new mini owner and i'm looking for mechanics to do some work on my car... oil changes, suspension/motor work, and eventually painting some trim. i'd do some stuff myself but i'm not very mechanically inclined and have no storage for tools in my tiny apartment. anyone have any suggestions? i'm in hayward, ca. thanks!

mike

Non dealer Johns European, Bay Bridge Motors, B&R Racing are the ones I've dealt with all were places I'd use again. I've dealt with Eastbay and Concord dealers both took care of what they were supposed to.

Bay Bridge Motors would be a one stop shop, as they can wrench on whatever you need & paint it too in their body shop.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I'm in Wayward too & use them exclusively.:nod:

If you're in the southbay I recommend German Motor Specialist in Sunnyvale. A top notch outfit.

+1 - Please note that the least expensive (and most blue collar) is probably John's European. They have a few ex-East Bay MINI service techs.

thanks everyone! i'll be stopping by john's european pretty soon...

Consider joining NorCal MINIs since membership gets you a 10-15% parts discount at all of the shops - and a great community of MINI motorers!!!

If your ever down in Fresno, stop by and see us. :thumbsup:

Brad
Custom Mini Shop

aww i was there on tuesday and wednesday!!! dammit! i might drive by on my way back up from socal after xmas break...

Ok, cool, were always here.

Custom Mini Shop
3439 W. Holland Ave.
Fresno, Ca. 93722
559-320-0004

Were about a 1/2 mile off Hwy. 99

East Bay MINI
4340 Rosewood dr.
Pleasanton,CA 94588

2 years parts and labor guarantee. You would have to call them for details

BR Racing in Los Gatos. Excellent shop, never going anywhere else. http://brrperformance.com/