San Diego Mini Cooper Independent Garage

Bridget Rivas

I have a Mini Countryman and the turbo went out. Replacing the turbo and a list of other parts associated with the turbo was a couple grand less than the dealership was going to charge me for just the turbo. San Diego Mini Cooper Independent Garage explained everything about my car and the repairs in detail and in a way I could understand. They also took pictures along the way so I could see what they were doing with my car. They offered to give me the broken parts at the end of the job which I thought was very professional. That action assured me they were not hiding anything and ripping me off. The shop was very quick to get the job done, easy to work with, and I would highly recommend them to anyone who has a European car. I am very happy with the quality work they did. They even steam cleaned my entire engine compartment. I’m so glad I found them and I will definitely be using this shop again for future maintenance and repairs.

Shannon Perron

I have been taking my Mini to Mac for a few years and I’m so happy I found him! I appreciate that he is a fellow veteran and is trustworthy in his pricing. I was very frazzled over a major engine issue, but he took the time to show me the parts that went bad and thoroughly explained the work that was done. Mac educated me about my car and ensured I knew how to check the oil properly. Oil changes are performed quickly and COVID guidelines are adhered to. It’s always stressful when you have a car issue, but I always trust that Mac will have my back!

Sheila Hickman

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!

David Ligon

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."