Long Island, NY Southampton MINI auto repair service specialist. Our ASE-Certified Technicians have the training, knowledge, and experience to repair and service your MINI auto. Our MINI auto mechanics performs service and repairs including, MINI Inspection 1, MINI Inspection 2, MINI brake repair, and MINI check-engine-light repair.
Trust your MINI auto repair to the Southampton NY MINI specialists at Joe's Garage Inc. We follow the MINI factory scheduled maintenance that protects your new car warranty.
How We Help You
Joe's Garage Inc. is your MINI dealer alternative for all your MINI auto services in Southampton NY. You get Value, High-quality workmanship, Guaranteed. Our certified technicians know your MINI inside & out. We use the latest diagnostic tools & repair methods to keep your MINI in peak condition.
Real Value
We prefer to "solve" problems for the long term. MINI are special vehicles, with special needs. Often just replacing defective parts with new parts is a temporary fix (they just fail again). We can often repair your MINI problems for far less cost than the MINI dealer. We have special equipment that allows us to repair many MINI problems, rather than just replace parts. That's value.
Quality Workmanship
Skills, Training, Experience. Our MINI repair technicians are certified, highly skilled, have extensive experience with BMW-designed MINIs, and participate in constant training. We invest thousands of dollars every year on diagnostic and specialty tools to enable our MINI mechanics to make Joe's Garage Inc. the best MINI repair shop in Southampton NY.
Rock Solid Guarantee
All of our MINI repair services have a 24-month, 24,000-mile guarantee. Joe's Garage Inc. is committed to your 100% satisfaction. We stand solidly behind our MINI repair and service work.
Review from Audrey B.
It was my first time bringing my Mini to Joe's. I was very worried they might "take me for a ride". My experience and service was just the opposite! They were incredibly nice and gave me the best information/recommendations. Seems like a honest, family run shop! I would definitely recommend this as a "safe" place to take your vehicle. (Jeeps, Honda, Dodge, Mini, Ford...all were there)
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Why Us
Reasons why MINI owners choose Joe's Garage Inc. for their MINI service in Southampton NY:
Honest, Straight Forward Advice
The honest facts about your MINI are explained in simple terms. We provide a written inspection report, recommended service priorities (Now, Wait, Watch), and accurate estimates to help you plan your MINI service and repair. We take a long-term view of our customer relationship that is based on trust.
Value & Savings
Our lower overhead costs help you save on MINI repair and service. We know when to use genuine MINI parts and when to recommend after-market parts for better value and reliability. Just more of our straightforward, honest advice.
Personal Service
Our focus is MINI service and repair in the Southampton NY area. And we do that with a personal, small company feel. We won't try to sell you a new car - we only want to help you get maximum life from your MINI.
Quick Turnaround
Highly qualified, very skilled, professional MINI auto repair technicians work together to perform your MINI service and MINI repair on time, and on budget. We have the special MINI service tools to perform MINI repair quickly, and correctly.
Diagnostic Expertise
MINI factory diagnostic tools and years of experience with European auto repair help us quickly and accurately diagnose MINI problems and recommend your best, and most economical, service and repair options.
Scheduled Maintenance Repairs
Whether you need a routine MINI oil change or a MINI Major Service rest assured our ASE-certified auto repair technicians have the skills and tools needed to be your MINI dealership alternative. Professional maintenance and service for all MINI models.
MINI Service
MINI vehicles have 3 types of regular service:
- MINI Oil Change
- MINI Inspection 1 - also known as a 'MINI Minor Service'
- MINI Inspection 2 - also known as a 'MINI Major service'
MINI Oil Change
This service includes:
- Engine oil and oil Filter Change
- Visual Brake inspection
- Inspect Parking Brake
- Inspect Fluid levels
- Inspect Tire Condition and Tire Air Pressure
- Inspect coolant hoses
- Inspect engine drive belt
- Inspect vehicle lights
- Reset the oil change indicator.
At Joe's Garage Inc., we also include a complete under-car inspection.
MINI Inspection 1 (Minor service)
Includes services in MINI Oil Change (listed above) plus:
- Change Interior Ventilation (cabin) Filter
- Change Transmission fluid (if CVT transmission)
- Top up Windshield Washer fluid
- Inspect Windshield Wipers and Washers
- Lubricate doors and locks
- Check Battery condition
- Inspect Suspension
- Inspect CV boots
- Inspect Exhaust System
- Inspect Manual Transmission fluid level
- Inspect pressure check Cooling System
- Reset Service Indicator
- Road test for overall vehicle performance.
MINI Inspection 2 (Major service)
Includes services from MINI Oil Change and MINI Inspection 1 (listed above) plus:
- Replace engine Air Filter
- Replace Engine Coolant (every 4 years)
- Flush & Replace Brake fluid (every 2 years)
Model-dependent services include:
- MINI Spark Plug replacement (100K)
- Replace MINI engine serpentine Belt (100k Cooper 60K S)
- MINI Oxygen Sensor replacement (100K).
*Additional inspections may apply for some models. For further details please speak to our Service Advisor.
FAQ About MINI Service
How often will I need to perform MINI service and Inspections?
The MINI Service Interval Indicator, located in the center of the speedometer, will notify you which service is due. Each time your MINI is started the indicator will display the mileage until the next service is needed. If the service display is flashing and the mileage is displayed as a negative your MINI service is overdue.
Service duration will vary depending on the model and year of your MINI, the climate, the conditions in which you drive, and your driving habits. Your MINI Service Interval Display will flash to alert you when it's time to schedule an oil change, roughly every 7,500 miles. This is the minimum service period. We strongly recommend an oil change service every 5,000 miles. See our warning on MINI engine sludge problems if they are not serviced often enough.
MINI Engine Sludge Problem
The MINI Flexible Service System (FSS) is designed to tell you when your vehicle needs service. However, many Mini owners are experiencing engine failure even when they follow the factory service schedule. Not changing engine oil often enough can cause engine sludge which leads to blocked engine internal oil passages causing problems with the engine variable valve timing gears and MINI chain tensioner failure.
Engine sludge is a thick, dark by-product of fuel combustion that contaminates the motor oil. These by-products collect in the oil and form sludge. Sludge can happen to any vehicle, regardless of the car’s age or mileage. Changing the oil more frequently is the only way to prevent engine sludge problems.
Which oils can be used in a MINI?
MINI require special synthetic oils to maintain optimal performance and engine life. You must use synthetic oil in a MINI. We use MINI warranty-approved oils.
Why pay a high MINI service price at the dealership?
Joe's Garage Inc. can perform all factory-recommended MINI scheduled services including minor service one and major service two. If we discover any repair covered by your warranty we will advise you how to get it repaired by the MINI dealer.
MINI Factory Warranty Safe
You are not required to take your MINI back to an authorized MINI dealer for services or maintenance services that you are required to pay for. We can perform your required MINI maintenance service while your MINI Cooper is still under factory warranty.
We use factory afactory-approvedpproved parts and lubricants and update your maintenance record book. Our work meets all factory MINI warranty requirements. With our 24 months/24,000 miles parts and labor guarantee (some parts lifetime warranty) you can be confident in our workmanship.
By law, you are NOT required to have your MINI service performed by a MINI dealer. Federal Law Prohibits any MINI dealership from implying or denying warranty service because scheduled routine maintenance was performed at an independent auto repair facility. Title 15 Chapter 50 sections 2301-2312 US Federal Code.
Having Joe's Garage Inc. work on your MINI in NO way limits or restricts your MINI factory warranty. All that is important is that you service your MINI as specified in for your vehicle.
Common MINI Problems
Rough Running, Carbon buildup, Engine Misfire
One common MINI engine problem is "carbon buildup" on the intake valves. This carbon causes restricted airflow into the engine cylinders which results in rough running, misfiring of the affected cylinders, and loss of engine power.
The recommended repair is to remove the intake manifold and use a media blaster to remove the carbon buildup without damaging the cylinder head or valves. Joe's Garage Inc. has the specialized media blast carbon cleaning equipment to decarbonize the MINI cylinder head without having to remove the cylinder head from the engine. MINI cylinder head media blast decarbonize is a factory-approved procedure and this method can save you a significant amount over other MINI engine carbon repair methods.
Electric Power Steering Pump May Fail on Mini
Minis have an electric power steering pump that is prone to leaks and failure. Mini power steering pump problems are commonly caused by the failure of the power steering cooling fan system. When replacing the power steering pump we advise inspecting the steering pump cooling fan operation.
Often the first indication of MINI steering pump failure is a loud whining sound when turning. Sometimes the MINI PS pump can fail without warning causing steering to become very heavy or difficult to turn. A reconditioned power steering pump replacement is a common MINI repair. When replacing the power steering pump a power steering fluid flush and replacement are required for the replacement pump warranty.
A common cause of MINI power steering problems is power steering pump cooling fan failure. The MINI power steering pump fan is temperature-controlled and connected to the air conditioning system and engine cooling fan systems. A MINI power steering pump diagnostic will test all associated systems.
In some cases the power steering pump control module fails and the motor continues to run after turning the engine off. This can cause total battery drain, and power steering pump motor failure due to overheating. MINI power steering problems can cause many MINI electrical issues.
Always be aware of dashboard warning lights or any change in steering effort or steering-related noises.
MINI Water Pump Repair
Another common repair is MINI water pump replacement. Warning signs are a coolant leak or noisy MINI water pump bearings. When water pump bearings get worn the seal fails causing a coolant leak and engine overheating which can lead to thermostat failure, head gasket failure, or other serious MINI engine damage.
Two drain holes on the water pump usually show early signs of leakage and provide a warning before a total water pump failure. MINI water pump leaks can be very gradual and difficult to see. Regularly checking your coolant reservoir level is very important and should be inspected every time your MINI is refueled.
Contact us for a MINI water pump replacement cost estimate.
Top Ten Reasons for MINI Check Engine Light
The MINI check engine light is a warning light for all electrical systems in your MINI. We have the testing equipment to diagnose any MINI check engine light problem.
A Check Engine Light is turned on when the MINI engine control module detects a fault in any of the computer-controlled vehicle systems. One or more diagnostic codes will be stored in the engine module and are just one piece of information our repair technicians will use to diagnose your problem and do a check engine light repair.
When the Check Engine Light comes on, you may experience engine performance issues such as poor acceleration, rough idling, and an engine that won't start. In some cases, no abnormal symptoms will be experienced. Whether you experience performance problems or not, a flashing Check Engine Light indicates that an electrical system problem has occurred. If you continue to drive the vehicle, you may damage the engine or emissions components. Determining the exact cause your check engine light is on can be very difficult.
Here are the top 10 reasons for MINI check engine light:
- Loose Gas Cap
Fuel vapors leak from a loose gas cap and the emissions system will detect the leak and cause a check engine warning light.
- Faulty Oxygen Sensor
The oxygen sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust to tell the engine computer how much fuel to inject into the engine. A MINI oxygen sensor replacement will often solve low fuel mileage and poor power output.
- Faulty Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter failure is usually caused by engine oil burning, ignition problems, or fuel system problems. These problems must be repaired before the Catalytic Converter replacement.
- Faulty Ignition Coil
MINI Ignition coil failure usually results from age and normal wear. High operating temperatures can also cause ignition coil failure.
- Bad Spark Plug
A misfiring spark plug can cause unburnt fuel triggering a check engine light. A bad spark plug can also cause catalytic Converter failure. MINI spark plug replacement is usually required if you have an Ignition Coil replacement.
- Bad Mass Airflow Sensor
The Mass Airflow Sensor measures the incoming air flow to the engine allowing the computer to inject the correct amount of fuel. MINI mass airflow sensor replacement can greatly improve fuel economy.
- EVAP System Hose Leaks
Leaking EVAP system vacuum hoses are an emission system problem and trigger the MINI check engine light.
- Faulty EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
The EGR valve helps lower vehicle emissions. A bad EGR valve can cause rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, and engine overheating. Please contact us for EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve replacement cost.
- Charging System Problems
A faulty alternator or weak battery can cause a check engine light. Your MINI requires a stable electrical system to function. We can quickly test your battery, do a MINI charging system test, or provide a MINI alternator replacement cost estimate.
- Transmission Problems
MINI transmissions are computer-controlled and will trigger a Check Engine Light if they have a problem.
Bottom Line
Keeping your MINI safely on the road for the most affordable price is our top priority. Our number one goal is to provide you with high-quality, total MINI auto service in Southampton NY. We work hard at offering the best quality MINI auto repair while keeping within your budget. Many MINI repair shops talk about good service, but at Joe's Garage Inc., we are committed to it!
We strive to surpass your expectations and maintain our great reputation.
Phone (631) 283-2098 for affordable MINI service & repair in Southampton NY
Joe's Garage Inc. is a MINI dealership alternative and provides MINI auto repair in Southampton NY 11968
Auto Repair and Service of all MINI models
We specialize in MINI auto repair and service on MINI Hatch, MINI Hardtop, MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman, MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster, MINI Paceman, MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S supercharged, MINI Cooper S turbocharged, MINI John Cooper Works.
NOTE: This company or website is in no way associated with MINI USA, a division of BMW North America, LLC.
