Hi, my name is Sam. I got 2006 Mini Cooper S, and was given these problems from the dealership. The prices seemed pretty high so looking for some alternatives.

Passenger side strut mount cracked - $470.71
Aux Cooling fan/ low speed not working - $770.69
Thermostat Leaking coolant - $479.70
Power steering lines leaking fluid - $518.23
These are the problems I'm having, how much would it cost to have it done at your place?

Please let me know ASAP. thank you.

 

Those costs are pretty high. For instance a thermostat is generally about 100 (including housing) and an hour labor.

Where are you located? There are are a ton of great MINI repair shops that don't charge dealer prices.

 

Those are crazy estimates !

I would find a local shop and get an estimate from an independent shop.

 

Yeah, those are pretty high. I don't know if you would be willing to do some yourself, but the fan is pretty simple to change out, I did that myself (got a replacement fan from rockauto). I recently had my thermostat gasket replaced, it was between $150-200 to change it out with a coolant flush (mechanic supplied part). I had my strut mounts replaced (both of them) for around $200, but I supplied the parts. (IE fixed camber plates $180)

As far as the PS Lines, I have no idea... But from the other prices they might be pretty high as well.

If you're in FL I can give you the names of a few good shops :P

 

On the PS lines just put new clamps on. That fixed my issue.

 

im located in Dallas, Texas

 

hi im located in dallas, texas

 

Man, I just did the powersteering lines, thermostat, and the passangers side motor mount, I would gladly help you do it all if you were close to me.

If you are mechanically savvy at all, the thermostat is easy if you follow the DIY article on this board. The passangers side motor mount is also easy. The Powersteering hoses are a bear to do and they make a mess.

I also have an 06 and I say do the motor mount yourself as well as thermostat, or hit up your local forums and someone may be willing to lend a hand.

 

Hmm... Well, I grew up in the Dallas area (Frisco) but it has been a while since I have been down that way. Hopefully someone in that area can chime in and give you a good referral to a mech. Dealer prices are too high.