Thank you for stopping by. But I won’t be bringing my MINI back to Crevier for service ever again. I like you guys and all, but the draconian rules for that damned survey I can not appreciate.

You can read about that at the link below.

http://dbmini.us/no-more-dealer-service-for-me/

I apologize that you are having these issues with our service. If you would like to bring your Mini back in I will have our shop foreman look at it. Since you stated the grinding noise is at a cold start it will need to stay overnight but we have plenty of Bmw and Mini loaner cars available. Please give me a call when you get a chance. I am here from 7-6 M-F.

Thank you,

Jackie Deemer Customer Service Manager 714 835-1221 ex:2267

I know about the part changers. Most of the MINI dealers work on that concept. After talking with some of the independant mechanics (Chad, Way, Hubie), I wish any of those guys were closer to me, especially Chad. That boy is not afraid of a junk yard, and I think that’s a good quality in a mechanic.

And thanks for the reminder about the hats. They have been removed.

My experiences with the modern day mechanics… some good, some bad and some are just parts changers. If a machine can’t tell them what’s wrong they haven’t a clue as to what to do and just change everything until something works and charge you for their incompetence.

My brother-n-law is a master Ford mechanic, Ford makes the in-house mechanic bid any work that comes in. He’s seeing the interns are getting more of the work now, they’re cheaper, but most of it comes back and then the poor owner gets to pay twice. He calls these guys PARTS CHANGERS not mechanics.