I'm close to Pasadena - willing to travel.

 

Steve's auto clinic 818 891 6109.16205 Nordhoff St , North Hills Ca. He can do ANYTHING you want to your car.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Randy,

I want another 200 HP

Earl

 

he could probably do it.... for a good 20 seconds...

 

steve is very cool guy.
we have done alot of install parties at his shop,
so you can not go wrong with him.

 

Hi, I just joined the forum today to post this exact same query -- but I'm in San Diego so I'm looking for someplace a little farther south. I'd like to have a trusted independent repair shop in my Little Black Book for future reference. My '03 DS/B MCS is no longer under warranty and the Brecht dealership is about 50 miles from my house, arrgggg... (unbelievable that there isn't a Mini dealership anywhere in central San Diego).

Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

The furthest southern install shop that I know personally Is Johnny's Auto Clinic in San Pedro. He has a nice shop and does a hell of a good job. Sorry but I do not know of a shop in the immediate San Diego area.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

There has been mention of a couple of shops in San Diego that work on Minis on the SCMM boards. I haven't been to either one so can't give any personal reccomendation.

One is San Diego Performance European (formerly Apex Engineering 858-751-0710. Website is www.apexengineering.com.

Another is La Jolla Independent at 5535 La Jolla Blvd (858-488-1555).

Anybody have any other information on San Diego shops, let us know.

 

Creative Autoworks have done a few things for me.

They have great rates and have been very helpful. Located in Kearney Mesa

website: http://creativeautoworks.com/

 

Steve's is probably your best bet, but if you wanted to stay in Pasadena, there is a shop on Walnut east of Hill (North side of the street) that used to only specialize in Porsches that has been specializing in MINI upgrades.

That said...Steve is a MINI guru and is worth the drive. Also, the Armenian BBQ at the install parties is awesome.

 

You can also try EF1 Motorsports - they are located in Signal Hill (Long Beach). This is where Randy Webb did his last LA install.

2675 Dawson Avenue
Signall Hill, CA 90755
562-424-3378

ask for Fabrizio

 

I have to concur with Krassanova... steve is the best.. not only does he know what is going on and know exactly what to do.. he will explain absolutely everything to you and let you watch the install happen.. I did pulley, rear sways, oil catch can, and gauges.. took them about 6hrs to do all of it.. and gave me a great price for all of it.. plus he has a lot of other fabulous cars on the lot that you can look at while he is working on your car... he had a insanely well restored 67 or so Camaro SS that was just sick. I live in Upland and drove all the way there because no one touches the mini but the best.. and steve is the best.

 

THE M SHOP
5041 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
323-257-5773

We off of the 134 and 2 freeway near Glendale and Pasadena.

 

I've had work done at both Steve's and EF1. Both are good shops, Steve and Fabrizio are total car guys. Actually, both guys have very similar personalities. Not that I'm complaining but Steve doesn't do all the work at his shop. He has a number of guys working for him. The last time I was at EF1 (old location) Fabrizio was doing the work himself. The down side to that is that you got to get in line for work to be done. Both shops are much better alternatives to the steallerships IMHO.

 

nice - will try you next. my car has a serious lag, *really* bad, not just the standard "slow off the line" issue. it has 74K now and i have no idea what should be serviced.

 

Does anyone know of a good MINI auto shop in the Orange County area?

I'm looking to possibly get a rear sway bar installed.

 

It's not the OC but it is closer that North Hhills . Jhonnies Auto Clinis in San Pedro is VERY experienced with all things Mini.

http://www.johnnysautoclinic.com/

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Los Angeles and Orange County




Central Coast Coopers
4121 North Southbank Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
805.487.4748
Toll Free Order Line: 877.855.MINI

Central Coast Coopers is a full service facility located in Oxnard, California. In addition to supplying and installing high performance engine, driveline and suspension parts, we do regular maintenance work as well. As a MINI owner, you already found "The Cure for the Common Car" and we can help you personalize your new MINI so it is just exactly what you imagined. We drive these cars daily and recommend upgrades based on our experience. Browse our site and give us a call, we look forward to helping you!



THE M SHOP
5041 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
323-257-5773
Moday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

The M Shop is a BMW and MINI specialty auto repair and performance shop that provides an alternative to impersonal and expensive dealership service with honest, face-to-face interaction between customers and service technicians.


Bimmers Clinic
18417 Gault St.
Reseda, CA 91335


Bullet Motorsports Speedlab
1625 E Saint Gertrude Pl
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 429-0257


EF1 Motorsports
2675 Dawson Street
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 424.3378
Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 3 PM


Johnny's Auto Clinic
717 W. Capitol Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 521-0330
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Steve's Auto Clinic
16205 Nordhoff Street
North Hills, Ca 91343
818-891-6109

Classic Mini Cooper Parts and Service:

Heritage Garage
1701 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 646-6404

 

If you're located in south OC...then I highly recommend,
Clark's House of Suspension
26901 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-6261

You do have to setup an appointment. Highly regarded for your suspension needs. You can read feedback on the SCMM message board.