When I was young, I'm 74 years old, I did everything on my cars from engine teardowns, brakes, transmissions, you name I did it. I recently bought a CPO 2021 Mini Cooper S Countryman all4. I love it and driving it is a blast, I'm a young 74! I have been watching videos about Mini maintenance. I think me and the dealership are going to be mates!
Yeah, it is quite expensive from the dealer. They got to pay for techs, overhead and then make a margin. If you have the ability to perform the service yourself it does save you a few dollars.
Concerned about the equipment to register the battery. The days of setting the points gap using a matchbook cover are long gone along with the $50 per hour shop rate. $225 here.
I know what you mean, I was sceptical at first but once the connection to my phone and the bluetooth dongle was setup the rest was relatively easy. I am no technician but everything seems to be fine after a couple of winter months and some near 30Celcius weather we've had lately. This is why I did this video because dealers make it seem like something very difficult and technical that the average person couldn't handle.
In my area there isn't a whole lot of selection. I normally get Mini genuine or Costco (which I believe is Interstate). I get about 6-7 years out of those batteries.
Thank You. Have a great evening.
When I was young, I'm 74 years old, I did everything on my cars from engine teardowns, brakes, transmissions, you name I did it. I recently bought a CPO 2021 Mini Cooper S Countryman all4. I love it and driving it is a blast, I'm a young 74! I have been watching videos about Mini maintenance. I think me and the dealership are going to be mates!
It's always more satisfying to do the job myself. I think I will keep doing the types of maintenance until I physically can't anymore.
Excellent, saved a lot of head scratching
No problem just doing my part in the Mini community.
Dealership here in Florida is almost $500. Battery , removal and install.
Yeah, it is quite expensive from the dealer. They got to pay for techs, overhead and then make a margin.
If you have the ability to perform the service yourself it does save you a few dollars.
Concerned about the equipment to register the battery. The days of setting the points gap using a matchbook cover are long gone along with the $50 per hour shop rate. $225 here.
I know what you mean, I was sceptical at first but once the connection to my phone and the bluetooth dongle was setup the rest was relatively easy. I am no technician but everything seems to be fine after a couple of winter months and some near 30Celcius weather we've had lately. This is why I did this video because dealers make it seem like something very difficult and technical that the average person couldn't handle.
Out of all the battery brands which would you recommend. My Mini is 3 years old and I have 9500 miles on it. Thanks Frank
In my area there isn't a whole lot of selection. I normally get Mini genuine or Costco (which I believe is Interstate). I get about 6-7 years out of those batteries.