The short version
- Who: An independent MINI specialist in Albany since 1990. Not a dealer.
- Most booked: Oil and coolant leaks, thermostat and water-pump failures, timing-chain noise on some engines.
- Maintenance: Oil service: per service indicator. Checked against your car's indicator at every visit.
- Backed by: 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on qualifying parts and labor.
- Book: Online in about a minute, or call 510-528-1214. Mon–Fri 8–5.
Independent MINI service in Albany
MINI has been engineered under BMW ownership since its modern relaunch, so the same diagnostic tools and know-how we use on BMWs apply to your MINI.
Berkeley Motor Works has served East Bay drivers since 1990 from 736 San Pablo Avenue in Albany. Every repair carries our 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on qualifying parts and labor.
What we do on MINIs
Scheduled maintenance, check-engine diagnosis, cooling-system and oil-leak repairs, brakes, suspension, clutches and electrical faults on MINI Hardtop, Convertible, Clubman and Countryman models.
Common MINI repairs
Oil and coolant leaks, thermostat and water-pump failures, timing-chain noise on some engines, and worn suspension bushings are the repairs MINI owners most often bring in. We test before replacing, and you see the inspection photos.
6 repairs MINI owners book most
- Oil and coolant leaks
- Thermostat and water-pump failures
- Timing-chain noise on some engines
- Suspension bushings
- Clutch wear on manuals
- Electrical faults
MINI maintenance checklist
- Oil service Per service indicator
- Brake fluid Time-based
- Cooling system Thermostat, water pump, hoses
- Clutch Inspect on manual cars
- Battery Register when replaced
Your car's service indicator and owner's manual set the exact schedule. We check both at every visit.
MINI models we see often
- MINI Cooper Hardtop
- MINI Convertible
- MINI Clubman
- MINI Countryman
A customer on their MINI
“Car broke down two days before a road trip. I asked if it was possible to have my car fixed by then. Obviously it depended on what was wrong. But they "saved the day" and got it done in time!! They aren't cheap (caveat-I have a 2010 Mini Cooper) but I've gone to them 3 times so far and they have always done an excellent job. I definitely recommend them!”
MINI services
Every service we offer, with the ones MINI owners book most often first.
Bringing your MINI in
We are at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Drivers come from Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, Oakland and around Albany. Find us on Google Maps.
MINI questions
Do you work on all MINI models?
We service and repair MINI models across the range. Call 510-528-1214 with your model and year and we will confirm before you book.
Will servicing my MINI here affect the factory warranty?
In the United States, using an independent shop does not by itself void your warranty, as long as the maintenance meets the manufacturer's requirements. We keep complete records.
Is Berkeley Motor Works a MINI dealer?
No. We are an independent repair shop that specializes in European cars, including MINI. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the manufacturer.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes: our 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on qualifying parts and labor.
MINI is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify vehicles we service. Berkeley Motor Works is independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer.