Hi,

I have just bought a 2017 Mini Cooper SD, and looking into the servicing which is due in a few thousand miles (27,000 miles).

I would like to get my mini serviced at my local garage, but have been told that only Mini garages can rest the computer. This has me as you must pay Mini's extortionist service costs (I live outside Aberdeen ££££)..... Has anyone any experience of servicing a new model mini at an independant garage? Can the service indicator be reset outside the Mini network? Apparently it is variable service intervals so if it cannot be reset you will never know when the next one is due unless you go to Mini?

I know the service history won't be uploaded to the mini system, but I will get stamps and receipts.....

Thanks for the advice,
Steve