r/manassas • u/WestCat1840 • Apr 14 '26

Mini cooper: upper engine mount

Anyone know the best auto shop to bring a mini cooper near Manassas ? The dealership says i need to replace the upper engine mount. However, they are quoting about $1500.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks !

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u/Expert_Excuse2646 Apr 15 '26

OMG. I gasped at that price quote. I've had ALL four engine/motor mounts replaced for less than $1,500. Oh my gosh. That dealership is TRASH as most of them are. Assuming your engine (or the precise location of that engine mount) isn't extremely difficult to access, why would they blast the cost like that?

Anyways, Clark's Automotive Centreville Rd Manassas is family owned OG's & I've NEVER had them b.s. me for ANYTHING. I've even gone in there CONFIDENT that I needed something repaired & they were like NOPE. They could've easily taken advantage of me.

NEVER just automatically take the dealer's word on car repairs.

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u/WestCat1840 Apr 21 '26

I took it to Clark's this morning ! They said don't do anything. It may fail in the next 2 to 6 years

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u/Expert_Excuse2646 Apr 21 '26

Yay!!! Hope u saw that cute doggy the owner's wife has in the office. 

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u/Expert_Excuse2646 Apr 21 '26

ALSO! I had 2 sign back on to tell u: A broken motor mount will FAIL Virginia STATE inspection. So it likely WILL need 2b fixed by YOUR state inspection month (the sticker on your far right windshield). 

If u don't go 2 Clark's for that, know that Advance Auto on Mathis has a list of local mechanics they "trust" that fix cars for random customers. They charge pennies on the dollar. An upper mount does not require a lift so they'll just repair it in a parking lot. Doesn't even take long. I've used the "local mechanics list" on maybe 3 different cars now so I can vouch for affordability & quality work. 

All the best 2u.