Switching Mechanics

[Wizzer]

Well, I was probably due to do this soon, I figured I was due for an oil change so I went in to my regular mechanic.

 

1 he mentioned that because the MINIs use synthetic that I wasn't due for around 15k miles, and that to do it at their shop would be MUCH mo than normal because of the difficult. Same when I asked about doing the brakes.

 

So it looks like I will be going to be switching. I know Mach V is a good go to place. Any others in the Manassas area?

 

Is that true about the Oil change?

[Hawkeye]

Based on the comments from your mechanic, I would switch shops too! Changing the oil and brakes is not difficult. You just need to be patient!

[Brian0758]

Based on the comments from your mechanic, I would switch shops too! Changing the oil and brakes is not difficult. You just need to be patient!

 

I agree 100% with switching mechanics. :top:

 

I have done both jobs and there is nothing to difficult especially if you are a mechanic in shop.

[Wizzer]

Unfortunately I don't have the equipment or the room (or the know how) to do it myself. When I bought the Pod, it was at 62k miles.

 

I am now pushing 66k. I feel like I should be due. Any suggestions on a good place to go?

[TATTRAT]

Dan, and Mach V I am sure would be happy to help, but, for just an oil change, if you really don't have the time/space/know how, it is really something a Jiffy Lube place can do. It's something a trained monkey can do, it isn't technical. . .oil goes out, oil goes back in, don't over tighten the oil pan drain plug, don't under fill/over fill the oil.

 

 

the brakes, while not a difficult job, I would trust a man, more than monkey to do. there are no shortages of places in Manassas too, google/yelp, and read the reviews.