MINI Repair & Service in San Marcos, Texas

About MINI Service at Riley Auto Care

MINI has been delivering smiles per mile since the original 1959 Mini revolutionized small car design. Today's MINI lineup — built on BMW's engineering platform — combines that iconic go-kart handling with modern turbocharged performance, premium interiors, and genuine personality. The Cooper, Clubman, and Countryman are beloved by drivers who want a car that's genuinely fun to drive every single day. Riley Auto Care & Transmissions services the complete MINI lineup with the European import expertise these vehicles require.

MINI's turbocharged four-cylinder engines — the B38 three-cylinder and B46/B48 four-cylinder units found in modern models — are shared with BMW and require the same meticulous maintenance. Timing chain service is a critical maintenance item on these engines, as chain stretch can develop on higher-mileage vehicles. We use BMW/MINI-approved 5W-30 full synthetic oil and follow the manufacturer's condition-based service intervals.

MINI's Aisin-sourced automatic transmission and the optional ZF 6-speed unit both benefit from regular fluid service. The turbocharged Cooper S and John Cooper Works models require particular attention to turbocharger oil supply and intercooler condition to maintain their performance edge. Serving MINI owners throughout the area, we provide the European-caliber expertise that keeps your MINI as fun and reliable as the day you drove it home.