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    1st Gen 100K+ Any good transmission shop in Los Angeles area?

    The transmission runs like new again. Ben is a very good mechanic, and know a lot about the Mini Cooper. His labor rate is not bad either.
    Post by: jdm_gadget, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen 100K+ Any good transmission shop in Los Angeles area?

    So I drop off my car today at a shop in Glendora, CA called Mini Expert. The owner (Ben) was very helpful. He quoted me $3500 for a complete...
    Post by: jdm_gadget, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen 100K+ Any good transmission shop in Los Angeles area?

    Thanks for the info. It'll be impossible for me to tow my Mini to SF. I'm sure this is good information for anyone in that area though. Haha,...
    Post by: jdm_gadget, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen 100K+ Any good transmission shop in Los Angeles area?

    Thanks, will definitely give them a call.
    Post by: jdm_gadget, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen 100K+ Any good transmission shop in Los Angeles area?

    Hi, my 2005 Mini Cooper CVT transmission just went out. Car wouldn't move in Drive or Reverse. I'm not financially stable right now, but I can...
    Thread by: jdm_gadget, Nov 30, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52