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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Western MA MINI mechanics?

Just wondering if anyone knows a good MINI mechanic in the Western MA area? I would like to find one rather than drive to Hartford CT/Boston MA for a dealer in order to get the car worked on when I need to. Thanks!

I would like to have someone bleed the brakes and flush the coolant system before winter.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lordgrinz
Just wondering if anyone knows a good MINI mechanic in the Western MA area? I would like to find one rather than drive to Hartford CT/Boston MA for a dealer in order to get the car worked on when I need to. Thanks!

I would like to have someone bleed the brakes and flush the coolant system before winter.
These guys know BMW's very well, and if you call there, ask for Bill and get an estimate before making appointment. I am sure they can do 99% of all repairs on a MINI. http://www.greenfieldimportedcars.com/

PS: They carry full line of Red Line Products as well in the Parts Dept. Ask for Steve.
 

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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Where are you in MA?.....not sure how far you will drive. I am on the line of central/western MA so I can go either way. I was a Subie guy and have been bringing my Mini to Long Subaru in Webster. They have some good techs and are very fair in price for a dealership plus they back their work 100%. It seems Mini dealers think they are BMW dealers and charge mega $ for service.
 
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Where are you in MA?.....not sure how far you will drive. I am on the line of central/western MA so I can go either way. I was a Subie guy and have been bringing my Mini to Long Subaru in Webster. They have some good techs and are very fair in price for a dealership plus they back their work 100%. It seems Mini dealers think they are BMW dealers and charge mega $ for service.
No offense and I am sure since you are a Subie fan, you feel they are treating you decent...and they probably are, but the idea of taking a MINI to a Subaru dealer for scheduled maintenance just goes against the grain....

Additionally, I believe the Subaru District Service Manager would have a hard time explaining to Subaru Inc., having to back ANY of their dealerships work on a vehicle their techs are not certified in ( MINI ) should something fail....

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