Mini Cooper Mechanic?

Submitted by ggvindaloo t3_yarxrq in providence

Driving home last night I hit a huge bump on Main St by Whole Foods where they’re doing road work. This morning there’s fluid under my car and transmission won’t engage. Anyone know a mechanic who works on minis? I’m new in Providence and haven’t found a mechanic yet.

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Darrylblooberry t1_itcmfz5 wrote

Banchwerks?

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Human-Mechanic-3818 t1_itt8sqi wrote

Lol worst spot in the city. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR THERE.

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Darrylblooberry t1_itthba8 wrote

What's your anecdote?

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Human-Mechanic-3818 t1_itxfgg3 wrote

Not securing wheel nuts back on the wheel and having the wheel fall off while driving. If you can’t use a torque wrench or run down a checklist properly you shouldn’t be in business.

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FullGrownHip t1_itdadbv wrote

There’s a dealership in Warwick!

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Guyincognito4269 t1_itcl5sb wrote

I think Inskip has one on Bald Hill Rd. in Warwick. But I'd also put in a claim with the city.

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ggvindaloo OP t1_itcq0jj wrote

Do you think I have any chance of that going anywhere? I went out this morning and could follow the fluid line down Olney for blocks!

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Guyincognito4269 t1_itcr75x wrote

Worst thing that can happen is nothing. If anything, take pictures of the area as well.

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ericivar t1_itd9k1b wrote

You’re out of transmission fluid. Hopefully it’s just a crack in the pan. But your car won’t drive without transmission fluid.

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leonpinneaple t1_itg9y06 wrote

In my experiment it is sometimes worth finding a independent specialist for a particular brand but most often than not a really good “generalist” mechanic can address most issues. I’d recommend Ocean State Auto on Killingly St in Johnston. It is a little bit away but you will need a tow anyhow. They are super honest, reasonably priced and the main tech drives a BMW so he is probably familiar with the MINI’s anatomy.

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