I'm currently at 45,000 miles and expecting a service sometime soon.

I just moved to Fairfax and was wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable Mini service center.

Also does my car need servicing at 50K or is it 60K and what needs to be done?

Thanks...

 

I am assuming you have ruled out taking the car in to MINI of Sterling?

 

No way in hell am I going to Mini of Sterling.

 

Just curious... why not?

You said you just moved to Fairfax... where from? Somewhere else here in Northern VA? Or elsewhere? Your negative view of MoS suggests you have bad past experience with them... but if you moved from elsewhere, are you basing your opinion solely on that of others? Not everyone thinks their service is bad, you know.

 

if MOS is out, then luckydoggarage or Mini of Towson would be worth the drive.

 

If you want non dealer. Go to Curry's Auto. They are top notch, and really nice to work with.

I took my Audi there all the time and was always happy, and if I wasn't happy, they made me happy.

 

And if it's an older experience with MoS (more than, oh, 6+ months ago), most (including myself) have had very pleasant experiences over there since then. They have a very good crew on staff now all around.

Having said that, for other dealers, there's MINI of Towson in Towson, MD or Tate MINI in Annapolis, MD. Or Crown MINI in Richmond. None are particularly close to Fairfax, however.

-Paul!

 

I used to live in Clarendon and just moved to Fairfax, so hence, just moved to Fairfax.

Ive taken my car three times to Sterling and have never been too thrilled with taking it there. Granted, the last time I took it there was May of last year. Every time I went in, I had a "nail in my tire" and when I asked if I could see it, they said no. So I told them not to replace and, well what do you know, no nail. I also never liked the vibe of that place. Took forever and a day to get anything serviced and just overall not very happy taking my car there.

I am not opposed to going to a dealer, just not that one.

My car runs great, I just want to try someone else.

I was thinking of trying Lucky Dog Garage. Even though thats a helluva haul for me, I keep hearing great things about them. Thought I'd try them out.

 

Definitely NOT BMW of Fairfax. Very slow

 

Where is Lucky Dog Garage?

 

LUCKY DOG GARAGE LLC
2480 route 97
glenwood, maryland 21738
Lucky Dog Garage Website

 

Thanks!!

 

I live 13 miles from Sterling and 73 miles from MINI of Towson. I go to Towson every time, when I need MINI dealer service.