Hi-

Mini cooper wants to charge $180 for lube oil filter since it is not my scheduled service.

I am looking for a mini cooper specialist place who can do this for me. I live near the boarder of Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Any recommendation for trusting and excellent service place I can bring my mini to?

 

Not necessarily around the corner from you, but talk to Danny at Minicorsa. He's always who I recommend.
http://www.minicorsa.com/
(818) 505 - 8240

 

Did a google on mini cooper specialist and came across Ronin Autowerks in Fullerton. Yelp had 19 reviews, all 5 stars.

I made an appointment for Ronin this Saturday. He said he uses Mobil 1 5W30 and Bmw filter (same as on mini cooper)

I have 4400 miles right now.

 

iirc, M1 5w30 isn't an approved oil, only the 0w40 is.

 

steves auto clinic is good, and minicorsa is good. talk to them. both highly reputable shops.