I have an 06 s with just under 63,000 miles. Had a routine oil change at dealers and have been told I need to:
replace stage 1 cooling fan
have a leak in power steering
o-ring is leaking and needs to be replaced.

This is estimated at the dealership at $2,000. Can't afford that price and am hoping for some advice! Thank you in advance!

 

I do all my own wrenching, but here's a list of MINI Cooper repair shops in Washington State.

https://www.minirepairshops.com/minishops/washington

 

^^^ +1 None of those items are extremely difficult. Watching the ModMini "How to's" on youtube will give you an idea of the difficulty rating.

 

Thank you for all the advice!

 

Broadstroke & Associates in Snohomish

 

I've used Precision Motorworks on Elliott Ave in Seattle on a couple of occasions and have been satisfied with their work.

 

This is where I take our car. They absolutely know what they are doing and we have been super happy with them.

http://www.southlakeeuropean.com