MINI Repair in Lakewood, WA 

Outstanding Mechanical Care for Your MINI

The Expertise You Need, The Convenience You Want

European Motors in Lakewood, Washington, offers the expertise you need alongside the convenience you want in MINI repair. Our shop is staffed with ASE-certified technicians, each specializing in the MINI brand. When you bring your automobile to us, you’ll get the same mechanical work you’ll find at a dealer, but at a more affordable price. We’re conveniently located at 5911 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, and our Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM are designed to accommodate your busy schedule. If these hours don’t align with your availability, we’ve got you covered with our after-hours pick-up/drop-off service, making your repair experience even more convenient. Scheduling an appointment is a breeze-simply use our online form or give us a call at (253) 582-3606.  

An Overview of MINI Repair 

To keep your MINI in optimal operating condition, we’ll help you with a multi-faceted approach. First, let us assist you with the preventive maintenance services that keep your car running well and your original warranty intact. Service points include tire care, fluid services, and oil changes. Regular oil changes are crucial because motor oil lubricates the moving engine parts, absorbs heat, and suspends debris. Aged oil doesn’t protect well, allowing premature engine wear to occur. Coolant keeps your engine cool enough to avoid overheating and damage, and rotating/balancing tires ensures maximum tread life. Another important aspect of what we do is care for expected, routine repairs. These include tune-ups and brake pad replacement when the pads wear below the minimum safe thickness. Additionally, we’re equipped to handle any unanticipated problem that develops in your MINI. When you bring your car in for repair, we’ll pinpoint the problem and discuss the necessary remedy. In the meantime, we can relay some of the most typical troubles that MINI drivers encounter. One area of concern for some owners is the transmission. Problems extend through automatic and standard transmission models, sometimes exhibiting premature clutch wear. Also, some MINIs overheat due to water pump failure. If this happens to your car, stop driving immediately and have it towed to our shop. If you continue to drive with the engine overheated and no coolant pumping through, your engine will likely meet a quick demise. Finally, beware of an ailing power steering pump. These sometimes fail sooner than expected in MINIs, leaving you little control over steering. This is particularly dangerous as you’re taking curves and making turns, so you should park your automobile instead of continuing to drive until you can get to us for repair.  

Your Best Choice

Since 1964, European Motors has provided reputable transportation-related services to our community. Less expensive than a dealer shop, we’re cost-effective. You’ll usually find coupons and discounts on our Specials page. Reasonable prices, however, don’t cause us to cut corners. We still use only OEM parts, ensuring the highest quality and compatibility with your MINI, and stand behind our work. Additionally, we’re known for the accuracy of our diagnostics, even when other shops have failed to pinpoint the issue with your car. Other shops commonly refer difficult cases to us. We’re also accredited by the Better Business Bureau and designated as a CARFAX Top Shop. These characteristics make European Motors your best choice for MINI repair.