I've got a '07 Cooper S with 84,500 miles on it. While having the car serviced at a local Independent garage, the mechanic said I most likely need the timing chain & tensioner replaced. He said it would have to go to a dealer for repairs. I called Motor City MINI and they want $125.00 for a diagnosis and $1600 to $2000 for repairs if it is a timing chain issue. I asked if MINI would stand any of the cost and he said it's not likely at this time because of the mileage and time out of warranty. If MINI isn't going to help, I'd rather have an independent mechanic do the work than MINI. Can anyone recommend a shop in NW Ohio or SE Michigan?

 

Go to 'Independent Repair Shops' and scroll down to Michigan. Be sure to save this website to your favorites, it has thousands of links to everything MINI.

http://soopercooperinfo.com/

 

Detroit Tuned is the best in southeastern Michigan.

They are located in Clinton Township, MI about half an hour north of Detroit.

www.detroittuned.com
Detroit Tuned
22664 15 Mile Road
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Phone: 586.792.MINI