

Garage Repair Services
Find our guide price list below displaying our most commonly booked garage work for generation 1 R53 MINI Cooper S. This is not an exhaustive list of works our garage provides and we work on all makes and models of vehicles, not just generation 1 MINI.
All prices are indicative and applicable subject to normal repair processes, no bolts snapping or further works required due to corrosion or previous repairs. Our helpful price guide is an estimation of works required.
6 Speed Clutch Kit Supplied & Fitted

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Remove and refit gearbox
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Remove and refit clutch
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Remove Flywheel and Replace Rear Main Oil Seal
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Supply LUK clutch cover, clutch plate and clutch bearing
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Bleed clutch slave cylinder
We replace the rear main oil seal while the gearbox is out and the clutch is off. This seal sits around the crank behind the flywheel and often leaks engine oil over time, sometimes the leaking oil can get onto the clutch plate / cover surface causing premature clutch slip and eventual failure.
£900.00 including VAT
Full Timing Chain Replacement Including Rocker Cover Gasket, Sump Gasket Supplied & Fitted

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Timing Chain
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Guide rails
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Tensioner
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Upper round O ring
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Lower round O ring
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Oil pump gasket
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Crank Seal
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Oil Service including 5w-30 ll-04 oil and MANN oil filter
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Rocker Cover Gasket
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Sump Gasket
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Sump Clean Out
This is Challenge Cars full timing chain process. this includes an oil and lower engine visual wear inspection as it is important to check this due to a lot of cars coming through our doors now with excessive oil leaks that have created excessive engine and bearing wear.
£995.00 including VAT
Supercharger Service Including Water Pump, Crank Sensor O Ring & Auxiliary Belt Supplied & Fitted

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Supercharger oil change
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Remove and fit new water pump and seal
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Change water pump flange and seal
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Remove and fit new crank sensor O ring
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Change coolant and bleed system
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Change air feed pipe green seal, throttle body seal and bypass valve pipe
£535.00 including VAT
Copper Brake Pipe Replacement Supplied & Fitted

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x2 Front copper brake pipe replacement and brake fluid bleed £180.00 including VAT
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x2 Rear copper brake pipe replacement and brake fluid bleed £240.00 including VAT
The above prices are dependant on calliper bleed nipples to be in working order. Dot4 brake fluid used.
Inner/Outer Track Rod Ends

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Remove and replace inner track rod ends
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Remove and replace outer track rod ends
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Tracking - required
Had to abandon a wheel alignment because your tie rods are seized? This is very common now on R53s, this does not include new steering rack boots.
From £340.00 including VAT
Inspection 2 Service

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Remove and replace engine oil with 5 litres of 5w 30
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Remove and replace engine oil filter and o-ring
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Remove and replace air filter element
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Remove and replace supercharger/auxiliary belt
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Remove and replace spark plugs NGK BKR7EQUP
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Remove and replace interior ventilation microfilter
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Inspect tyre condition, measure tread depth and check and adjust tyre pressures
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Check entire vehicle for leaks (engine, transmission, power steering, fuel lines, brake lines etc.)
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Check CV joint boots for damage or leaks
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Check condition, position and mounting of exhaust system
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Check struts and shock absorbers for leaks
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Check suspension bushes and ball joints for excess play
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Check overall thickness of front and rear brake pads and examine brake disc surface and thickness
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Check condition of hard brake lines for corrosion and flexible lines for rubber perishing, rubbing and leaks
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Check entire body for rust and corrosion
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Check engine coolant system for leaks, check level and test antifreeze protection level
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Check windshield washer fluid level
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Check operation of: headlights, foglights, parking lights, reverse lights, indicators, hazard lights, brake lights, number plate lights, interior lights
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Check for dashboard warning lights and read fault codes if necessary
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Check operation of horn
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Check wipers and widshield washer system
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Check condition and function of seat belts
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Check operation of convertible top (if applicable)
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Reset service interval display
£300.00 including VAT
Vehicle Health Check

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Check all suspension components
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Check front and rear brakes
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Check brake fluid
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Check coolant
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Check for engine bay oil leaks
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Check cosmetics
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Inspect underside for rust and general condition
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Check brake pipes
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Check for loose fittings
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Check for damage
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Check belt condition
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Check Steering components
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Check for uneven tyre wear
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Check health of wheels and tyres
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Check health of suspension bushes
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Check engine mounts for play
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Check exhaust condition
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Auditory check for unusual engine noise
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Check engine oil
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Check for warning lights
Codes be required to be read - £48.00 including VAT
Photos of identified areas provided.
£96.00 including VAT
MOT

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We have an MOT station on site, we can arrange for your vehicle to have an MOT whilst it is booked in with us.
£50.00 (VAT Exempt)
Wheel Tracking/Alignment
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We have an this option available on site, we can arrange for your vehicle to have wheel tracking/alignment whilst it is booked in with us.
£86.40 including VAT
Air-Conditioning

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We have an this option available on site, we can arrange for your vehicle to have the air conditioning re-gassed whilst it is booked in with us.
From £57.60 - £172.80 including VAT