Garages 😣

[Neongreen]

Hi,

Please can anybody recommend a good, trustworthy garage in the Edinburgh/Lothians/Borders area?

My car (2011 Cooper D) is due a service, but also needs a set of tyres, attention giving to the front brakes (judder on braking) and an investigation into why it pulls to the left. I've read quite a bit about this - I know it's a common problem that might be fixed with new tyres (I'm going to switch from RFs to Non RFs) but I also suspect the car was in a minor bump with the previous owner, due to uneven gaps between bonnet and front bumper - so I want this straightened out also.

So ideally I would like to be able to take it to somebody honest who will check it over and fix it without telling me it needs a new shell and interior 😒

Please give me your recommendations.

Also, I've got a bike I can use while the car's away, so I can leave Coops with the garage for a while if need be.

Thanks in advance for any tips you can give.

NG

[craigib76]

Actual location might help your quest

[DigitalLemming]

Even though it's out your area I'd take it to Douglas at B&M in Glasgow, they're a site sponsor and will see you're well looked after.

All of my cars have been looked after by Douglas and his team at some point and it's always been a great service.

[Neongreen]

Thanks for that, I'll look into B and M.

I'm in Lauder in the Borders by the way, half way between Edinburgh and Galashiels.

[MINI William]

Can't recommend Douglas and the guys at B&M enough.

In and around Lauder quite a lot as my parents live at Oxton

[Neongreen]

Ok, thanks for the replies so far.

I'm thinking I'll get an oil change and a set of tyres locally, as I need this done ASAP. Then see how the left pull improves, and then take it to Be and M for the rest (brakes, bodywork, possibly bushings or other suspension components). That's my plan.

[badwolf340]

Thanks for that, I'll look into B and M.

I'm in Lauder in the Borders by the way, half way between Edinburgh and Galashiels.
Just up the road from you :thumbs up:

[Neongreen]

Where do you take your car(s) Badwolf?

[badwolf340]

Where do you take your car(s) Badwolf?
B&M

[Neongreen]

Ok cool, thanks. There certainly seems to be a consensus here.
And I'm looking forward to getting rid of the run flats, I'm expecting a gain of at least 20-25 bhp ��

[emicen]

AP Autocentre in Loanhead are a hell of a lot closer than Clydebank.

[Julz]

Would have to concur, B&M!! I live north of Perth, sent my Mini down via Shiply! Ended up with pretty much a full engine rebuild, being going like an absolute dream ever since although the running in of the engine is a bit dull at times! [emoji16]

[Neongreen]

Thanks, I'll look into A and P, and also a quote from Shiply (didn't know they existed).

I just got 4 Toyos fitted, non RFs, and what a difference!! If anybody has any doubts about changing from RFs to Non RFs I say do it! And £200 all in ��

Still need brakes all round and bodywork so will look into B and M and A and P.

Thanks again.

[Julz]

I was £90 to get the mini from mine down to B&M and it saved so much hassle! [emoji16]