San Diego Mini Cooper Independent Garage

Purchased an R53 recently and immediately brought it to Mac and his team for a full diagnostic and repair. Ultimately, I was sold a beater but Mac and his team was able to get everything fixed and running like new. Their knowledge of MINIs and usage of high quality OEM parts makes working with them an obvious choice. It is common knowledge that these platforms are money pits once their age gets up there, so my only advice is acknowledging the costs associated with maintaining your MINI so Mac can work with you to find a deal that fits you. I can now drive my car like I stole it with confidence. Thank you Mac and the team!

Dec 16, 2022 · Andrew Shim

Bought a used 2010 Mini Cooper Hardtop for my daughter and took it here to take care of an issue. Mac scheduled me the same day I called. There were a number of things wrong with it, including the clutch, in addition to needing a 30,000 service. Mac took care of it right away. I never had another problem with the car (despite taking advantage of the fact it was super fun to drive). If you are like me and you depend on your Mini being in perfect working order, this is the place to go! At 70,000 miles the Hardtop was totaled by a highway sign (that jumped out in front of us). Of course we had to have a Mini replacement. I looked at many cars and took two to Mac to check out. He identified many issues with the first one, saving me years of hassle dealing with a bad car. The second one also had some issues, but they were easily fixable and Mac gave me a fair price for the work. I ended up buying it with high confidence I was getting a good car. Because I am anal about how my cars look and run, I will not take the Mini anywhere else and have the utmost confidence in San Diego Mini Cooper Independent ... one other thing of note. I have heard from Mini mechanics all over Southern California, who are well aware of Mac's expertise, "there is no better place to take your car."

Jun 29, 2017 · David Ligon

If you want someone who is knowledgeable AND passionate about mini coppers, Mack is your guy. I moved to San Diego about 2 years ago and was struggling to find a mechanic that I could trust with my 14 year old Mini Cooper. When I took my car in for the first time Mac spent some time reviewing the issues and taking notes about my concerns. He provided a maintenance checklist for me to complete so that he could have a comprehensive list of previous work which I thought was awesome! I appreciate his straightforward approach and honesty. He is thorough and always gives me a heads up on what to expect next when it comes to maintenance. I am now in the habit of bringing it in for regular checkups and haven’t had any major issues since I’ve found this place!

Oct 11, 2018 · Sheila Hickman

This is the best repair shop for MINI Cooper and all European cars. I've been taking my MINI here since 2012 when I needed a clutch replacement on my 2004 MINI Cooper S. The price was so much lower than the dealers quote. Since then, I've had all of my service completed here. I've also referred all of my friends to come here including BMW owners and even Toyota owners. They'll take great care of you.

Oct 15, 2019 · Stephen Easley

Mack and his team were so professional and thorough. I saw the reviews before I brought my car in for coolant issues, and I can say they deserve their high rating. When I got my car back it was cleaner than when I brought it, Mack went over everything with me in layman's terms, and I will definitely be back when the time comes for me to get services done.

Jan 11, 2024 · Connor Lay

They provide great, honest, expert service. They have been servicing our Mini since we purchased it with 150,000 miles 4 years ago. It runs better today than it did when we bought it. Mack even taught my daughters how to check the oil. Could not recommend them more.

Feb 21, 2025 · Melissa Riley