I have searched high and low for an independent shop specializing in Mini's in Orange County without success. Nothing on the Internet or in the Yellow Pages. One mechanic told me that the extended warranty has made Mini's and Minimal market. Not for long, with Mini's coming off warranty.

I have not been impressed with Irvine BMW for my prior BMW work, so I was hoping that someone can recommend an honest good mechanic who is comfortable with Mini's. Any suggestions?

Thanks much!
Ted

 

You will hear a lot of mixed reviews about Irvine MINI. Personally, I'd go for one of the indy shops if your warranty is up.

 

Have you found a good shop? I am actually across the freeway in Laguna Hills?

 

Here's a list of the area shops. There are a couple in O.C. or very near O.C. and some other ones up in L.A.

Dave




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

 

I can personally vouch for Bullet Motorsports...
Chris Welch is the owner & a very good guy.

Right now I take my '04 MCS to Crevier & an VERY happy
with my service there. They have been more than fair with
me as I have a Mini that was in an accident & they've taken
care of everything. VERY HONEST, VERY FAIR.

CREV ROCKS!!


Just my $.02 worth!!


CooperChick

 

Crevier is great for warranty stuff, anything they are way over priced. I have used bullet for my Bimmer.

You bring up a great point, there are not any really great mini shops in OC. If you are doing something specialized like suspension there are some great shops in Laguna Hills. I have driven all the way out to Steves on different occasions to get stuff done. he is great but far away.