Andrew is super professional, the prices are really good, if you have a mini Andrew is one of the best around the bay area, Last year he fix my r56 with this annoying leak at the oil filter housing. he knows the drill with minis!! read more

Andrew Really loves car! He is super professional, kind and helpful and the price is also quite reasonable. Love this place and appreciate Andrew's work! read more

Andrew was great! I went in with my 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster for a general service repair. I got that all done in a very reasonable time, super easy pick up and drop off, and even got a bonus of some light polishing work done for a side swipe on my car's door. Andrew was super informative, responsive, and professional all the way. I would highly recommend any other Mini owner to bring their vehicle here for easy tune up's at a great price. read more

Very trustworthy. Andrew has been servicing my 2003 mini S for many years with honesty, fairness in fees and efficiency.

My Mini's front brakes were serviced by Andy, who's always really professional. Now all is good. read more

Andrew provided excellent consultation and service for my R56. So thankful I found this place to provide credible and trustworthy service for my Mini. Thanks Andrew. read more

I took my 2010 mini clubman in for a cylinder misfire that 2 other shops could not fix and the local dealer said I'd need a whole new $10K motor. Andy at Miniwerks proposed multiple solutions he'd tested with other customers to find the most cost effective solution to the issue. Turns out patience paid off. He replaced the cylinder head assembly, replaced the clutch at the same time, fixed the A/C and front brakes at a great price. The car I loved but almost gave up hope on is almost as good as new. Thanks Andy! Not only is Andy a skilled mini mechanic, he is very thoughtful and kind. I wouldn't take the car anywhere else. read more

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Andrew lived up to all his stellar reviews! He responded promptly to my quote request and turned around my battery replacement super fast! It was evident in chatting with him how passionate he is for these joyful little cars and will care for your car like it's his own. If you are a mini owner and looking for an honest, kind and reasonably priced mechanic, look no further! Andrew will take great care of you and your toy car :-) read more

Replaced the top engine mount and lower stabilizer link on my 2016 Clubman S (76K miles). This place has great service and very reasonable labor rates. Dealership was going to charge me $2600 total, but Mini Werks did it for $1000 and used OEM parts!!!! I will definitely take my car here again. read more

I've been Andy's customer for over 10 years. I loved his help working with my previous Mini Cooper SO much that I bought my 2nd right after. He's a gem and very straightforward! I have no idea why any Mini or Italian auto owner wouldn't work with him. Give him your business! read more

After getting a lot of unnecessary charges for the 2007 mini cooper. I was looking for a trustworthy person and this is where I ended up in Mini Werks. Andy is a super nice guy. I found him 5-6 years ago. he is a genuine person who will go deep into the problems and work on your car like his own car. No hidden or expensive charges. I am glad that whenever I feel my car is not gonna last for a long time. (I always get angry and anxious when people tell me to sell that car) I visit Andy and he does his magic and fixes my car and it works smoothly. I move far from San Carlos but still, I come here. Thank you, Andy! Tip- He is super busy so you have to take an appointment before you come here. read more

Andrew is the best in this world. Will never go anywhere else. I love my car and he took really good care of it. read more

I've been meaning to write a review so here goes. I took my R53 MCS project car to Andrew on recommendation from the mini forums and yelp. My R53 needed a new supercharger, so I had Andrew of Mini Werks replace it along a few other parts; remanufactured supercharger from detroit tuned, 15% pulley reduction, water pump, colder spark plugs, fix minor power steering hose leak, and some things im forgetting. After I picked up my car it sounded so much better (quieter). But unfortunately on the drive home I shredded my serpentine belt because of the new found power and likely old belt. First thought when your car breaks down after having in the shop is to blame the mechanic, but this was not his fault. I should have replaced the belt at the same time. So I had my car towed back to the shop and left it and the keys over night. He installed an ati super damper, belt (seals, bolt, belt), tensioner poly bushings, cam sensor. He worked with me on sourcing for parts and if the price was better online he said so. I bought most parts from mini stores online and he installed them; mechanics dont have to do this and often dont. Anyway, since then I've put over 1,500 miles with no issues. There are no inexpensive indy shops specializing in mini's but Andrew's prices were fair and he's very knowledgeable and honest, imo. I also had him perform inspection I and he gave me his honest opinion on the condition of my car. Only downside for me is his location being in San Carlos because I live in the east bay. I will definitely be using his services in the future for repairs I can't do myself. He made me feel like my car was the only one he was working on and actually chatted with me about the car for a bit after I paid for the work. Andrew is what we all want in a mechanic. read more

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Absolutely fantastic!! Andrew truly goes above and beyond. I recently brought in my 2009 mini after cracking my radiator, and he had it fixed up with all the bells and whistles (new lights, spark plugs, and oil) in 24 hours!! Fantastic value and incredible quality of work. He knows his stuff and is by far the most honest and reliable mechanic I have found in California. If you have a mini, you shouldn't hesitate for a second to bring it here-- best service in the bay, unmatched. read more

Independent MINI specialist. They always take great care of the car! Fair, honest, and expert. read more

Andy is exceptionally dedicated to his customers and their vehicles. His took such great care of my mini for almost 10 years, and his level of service is bar none. It's truly rare to find an expert and enthusiast who knows so much about the vehicles. Andy is that expert and I cannot recommend his shop more. read more

Andy, I want to personally thank you for being my one and only go-to mechanic for the past decade+. I had the 2002 British Racing green with white roof Mini, complete with Colin McRae quote decal on the boot. I first bought the car in 2009ish with 13k miles, I recently sold it to a friend with 89k miles. You and Don were the only mechanics to ever work on the car during the time that I owned it and all of your repairs over the years kept it running like new! It literally purrred like a cat every time it left the garage. If it weren't for Don I probably never would have found the garage in the first place. I happened to be sitting at a traffic light on Whipple and ECR with my windows down and he rolled up on his Motorcycle and asked if I had a mechanic. I said "no not really, I just bought the car" and he handed me his business card for Mini Werks told me to stop on by for any and all services or repairs. The rest is history! Thanks for always getting back to me in a timely manner and being the most transparent mechanic I've ever met. These MINI's are expensive to maintain and little by little I think every piece of the car at one point needed something fixed. Alternator, water pump, driver window motor, brakes, oil, fuel tank gasket the list goes on but you guys kept it running. I commuted in that car all over the Peninsula, Fort Ord, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Oakley. I am sad to see the car go but want to genuinely wish you the best of luck with your future business and even your eventual retirement if the tinkering ever drives you crazy! Thank you Mini Werks, Don (RIP), and Andy for a pleasant experience time and time again. (I may attach photos later down the line if I can find any of my car) read more

Met Andy just yesterday since my engine light was on for days. Amazing! Everything people say about him is true. He is super nice, forthright, and trustworthy. I was previously in a back and forth with the Mini service center in San Jose because they wanted to charge $100 just to run the diagnostic and see what the problem was. On top of that, they'd previously given me a laundry list of things that "should be" fixed. Andy said he could check the diagnostic codes for no charge, quickly gave me an update on what needed to be done (relatively simple fix) and the part was ordered overnight. When I came back the next day, he replaced it quickly and also went through the list of things that I had gotten from the Mini dealer - either it was not a problem or it was something that would probably need to be done at some point but not urgent or dangerous. And he provided clear quotes for the work, which the labor is so much more reasonable than what the Mini dealer charges, of course! But it's not just his prices. It's the way he treats you as a customer. I have no doubts, no suspicions or anxieties, that he is trying to make me fix something that doesn't need to be fixed. It's clear that he cares about the long-term customer relationship and satisfaction. It's such a relief to finally find someone I can trust! read more

Andy truly impressed me with the service for my 2012 Mini Cooper. I drove all the way from San Jose after reading the reviews between the lines, and I'm so glad I did. He welcomed me warmly, swiftly took care of the oil change and cabin filter, and even shared invaluable maintenance advice. We also had a little session on how to treat a Mini Cooper the right way :) Price was totally reasonable. I definitely recommend Andy and will be back for future maintenance needs. read more

FJ, the mini, went in for an oil change and quick once over by Andy. I like his knowledge, he is close to home and I trust everything he does. He also looked at my front, right wheel and tire. I could not avoid hitting a rough curb and he assured me everything looked fine. Bonus is getting to see the Alfa side of his business. I plan on going in every 6 months or so. Highly recommend read more

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Andrew at Mini Werks recently worked on my Mini. He provided a reasonable quote very quickly, repaired my car and had it back on the road in a timely manner. So glad I found hiand his business. read more

Andy has always done great work with my Mini. I have been going to him for years. I refer any of my friends who have Minis to go to him as well, and they are happy when they do. He has always been able to solve any problem with my car so far, and prices are always reasonable. See you again soon, Andy! read more

I'm ususally a sucker for extended warranties But at the time, the sales person wore me out and was so aggressive that I felt very uncomfortable, I didn't buy it. I know my car is due for a maintenance. So I started checking online to see options. I know nothing about car and I know sometimes I look very gullible, so I want to be extra careful where I go. Andrew was like a fresh air. He is very nice and accommodating. He doesn't push you to do things you don't need. He calls and let you know the charges before working on your car. He checked my car and told me everything else was ok. The brake fluid and filters are 3 years old and better to be replaced. He charged very reasonable amount. I'm so happy and grateful. I'm so glad that I didnt pay that extra few thousands for the warranties because he is so much better. I will aways go to him for my car repair and service. Thank you Andrew read more

Great service, communication and competitive prices! I first messaged Andy when I was close to purchasing a R53 Mini Cooper S. I had been looking for a couple months and was getting close to pulling the trigger on the purchase and had a couple cars to go see. Being at least 15 years old, all of the R53's I was considering needed some sort of attention. Andy answered my responded quickly and gave me an idea of what parts/labor would cost to fix some of the issues on the cars I was considering. I knew when I finally found the right R53 to buy, MiniWerks would be the place to go for maintenance, repairs and modifications! I ended up pulling the trigger on an R53 about a month later and purchased it with the DSC and Tire Pressure light illuminated. A pretty common issue with R53's. I scheduled a time with Andy and it ended up being a wheel speed sensor and steering angle sensor that needed replacing. Those were replaced and the lights/error codes have not returned. Andy also re-clamped the power steering fluid reservoir hoses that I noticed were leaking. Since I recently purchased the car used from a private party, I asked Andy if he could do a quick inspection so I would have a better idea of what expect for future maintenance and repairs. He was happy to do so and gave me some much appreciated peace of mind. Turn around time was quick, same day. When I picked up the car, Andy and I chatted a bit about modifications. He has plenty of knowledge and can definitely give you insight on what mods will best suit your plans. I am looking forward to brining my car back to MiniWerks for some brake and handling upgrades soon! Thank you Andy. read more

Mini Werks is THE BEST place I have ever taken my Mini Cooper. Not only are prices amazing, but the owner has great communication and is always willing to help. I love a shop that's honest, upfront and reasonably priced. If you have a Mini, look no further, this place is IT. read more

All the reviews are true. Andy is knowledgeable, honest, and overall great. He was thorough and clear about what work needed to be done. Only fixed things I actually needed and charged a very reasonable price. I will bring my Mini here for as long as I have it. read more

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Best service for my mini. I've been to other places around the Bay Area and I am only sorry I didn't come here first. Andrew is quick, reliable and fair. Thank you so much, definitely found my mechanic for my mini cooper. read more

Great place. It is very hard to find a place/mechanic that you can trust, but I believe I just one. Honest mechanic and won't BS you with things you don't need. read more

My Mini threw a code and I took it to Andy's shop based on a coworker's recommendation. He was able to diagnose the loose hose within 20 minutes, and helped me get started on clearing my headlights! Also gave me great tips about the Mini as well. As I started to walk to the counter to try to pay, he said no charge because it was so small! Wow!! Thank you so much Andy!! Will definitely be back when my Mini (inevitably) has issues again read more

with the pandemic, my Mini Country was long overdue for routine service, and my AC had stopped working. Andy was able to address a long list of minor issues, fixed my AC, and got my car safe for returning to weekly commuting. Fixed promptly and for a very good price. He might be very busy as he does great work and is quite popular, but it is worth getting an appointment! Highly recommended! read more

Had to change the motor mounts on my BMW X1 and Andy did a fantastic job for a very good price. Very honest and straight to the point guy. read more

Andy is one of the most trustworthy and helpful mechanics I've ever spoken and worked with. Always goes above and beyond, and went to him for my 2010 Mini Cooper convertible for several years. Unfortunately I'll be switching from my Mini Cooper to a different brand but I hope I can find someone who is near the standard that Andy brought. Thanks for all your help! read more

Recently purchased a used mini and was interested to hear that this one came with the endorsement of a local, and trusted, mini mechanic. I called to ask a few questions about my new purchase and Andy treated me as if I had already been a long time customer. He was patient, answered a few car specific questions and was kind enough to answer a few generic mini questions in addition to giving me some advice on how to make our new car last longer. I walked away 100% impressed and wishing more of my experiences with shops were like the one I had at Mini Werks. This shop is a safe bet. read more

A little more expensive than i first expected it to be, but real good work. (maybe it's supposed to be expensive? have to say that i really knows nothing about cars and the cost to maintain them.) 5-stars for his work, 4-star for the money. read more

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So, I'm from SoCal with a 2003 (really made in 2002) MINI Cooper S with JCW (John Cooper Works, AKA The Works with extra mustard). Old Boy is sportin' 110k+ miles, so I figure I NEED a trusty mechanic. I bought the MINI the first year it was available. So, I went through the growing pains of nobody really knowing what kind of car I have, or how to service it...the DMV didn't even have a category for it. Now in 2012, I figure there should be some good mechanics. I looked in South Bay - nothing really of interest. I looked on the Peninsula and saw these guys. A place that works so much on MINIs and is called "Mini Werks", are you kidding? So, I HAD to try them. I spoke with Don via phone and scheduled an appointment. Don and Andy are super nice guys and you can tell they are mechanics that care about you and especially about your MINI. Barbie, Don's dog, is also good company. Anyways, they really delivered first class service with a more than competitive price. My MINI is back to tearing-up the road and blowing-by everyone else on the 280 (101 has too much traffic). Oh, Don and Andy both drive MINIs too...good to know. read more

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I was out of warranty for my mini and all of the pre scheduled services now had to be covered by me so I wanted a nice shop to bring the car to that was close by. I've been bringing my Mini here for a just over a year now and am really impressed with the knowledge that the guys have on the vehicles. I usually work with Andy who is really nice and straightforward with what needs to be done on the car. I had a big problem with the mini driving one day on the freeway where the oil chain tensioner broke and all the oil leaked out of the car. I had it towed there at night and Andy was able to take a look at it in the morning. He was able to work on the car and get it back to me by the afternoon. Apparently there are some typical problems with these cars and this issue had a possible class action lawsuit pending but nothing ever came of it. They put in a new upgraded tensioner for me and I am good to go. I don't really bring my car in for anything else except for routine service and they do a through job of inspecting everything and making sure everything looks good. Pricewise they are very good and very fair. I won't say this is a cheap car to maintain since they seem to have issues after 60k miles but they don't have crazy mark-ups like the dealers do. They also work on some other cars like fiats etc but I see a lot of Mini's in their shop so if you have one I highly recommend it. Since it's build by BMW I bet they could work on those pretty easily as well but call and find out. It's a 2 man operation so they don't have paperwork/desk people etc so leave a message and they will call you back. A lot of people go here so it might be a week for a scheduled service but they will schedule you in. No loaner cars but they will drop you off nearby and will pick you up as well. This helps keep the costs down I'm sure so I'm good with that. Two thumbs way up and 5+ stars for Andy and Don. read more

Andy is simply a superb human being. He clearly loves what he does and cares about his work. He makes an impact on the world through taking care of peoples' cars. I think about it this way: today on my second yearly Mini service with him he inspected the drive belt, found it to be cracked and suggested it be replaced. At 95% of other garages they would follow the manufacturer's checklist and in a few months I'd be sitting on the side of the road somewhere with a broken drive belt. He's simply excellent and I wouldn't even think of taking my car anywhere else. Thanks, Andy! read more

I haven't taken my car to Andrew yet but he's been so helpful in responding to my messages and helping me understand what the best way is to deal with my car engine issues. I've always been left out of the loop with other auto shops so it's great that he was so helpful even when I didn't take my car there. I will definitely be bringing my car here in the future and am looking forward to working with a great specialist! read more

Andy is just awesome - there are no two ways about it. Honest, knowledgeable, and more than reasonable when it comes to price and turnaround time. He fixed everything on our Mini Cooper S and more. Highly recommend! read more