Dealership-Level Expertise. Independent-Shop Care.
MINI Repair in Ormond Beach
People don't just drive MINIs — they keep them. If you plan on keeping yours for the long haul, what matters most is catching small things while they're still small. That's exactly what a documented health report on every visit is for.
Why MINI owners choose Lonnie's
Small-things-early maintenance.
Every visit produces a photo-documented health report, so developing issues get spotted and tracked across visits instead of discovered as breakdowns.
OEM or OE-quality parts only.
We don't install bargain-line parts. You'll know exactly which part is going on your car and why.
Honest labels, your call.
Now, can-wait, or worth-watching — you decide what happens and when, from your phone.
Your vehicle health report — like a checkup from your doctor
Every vehicle that comes through our shop gets a digital vehicle health report, every visit. Photos of what we found, plain-English notes on what they mean, and each item labeled honestly: what needs attention now, what can wait, and what's just worth watching. You review it right on your phone.
You approve the work — and every dollar — before it begins, and nothing gets added without your authorization.
Our warranty
We offer a written 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. Ask us for complete coverage terms.
MINI services we handle
Engine and transmission diagnostics · cooling system and overheating · A/C · brakes · suspension and steering · electrical, battery and starting · oil leaks and gaskets · scheduled maintenance
Not sure if we service your model? Call 386-677-1818 and we'll tell you straight.
FAQ
Do I lose my factory warranty by not going to the dealer?
No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer generally cannot void your new-car warranty simply because maintenance or repairs were performed by an independent shop, and generally cannot require dealer service or brand-name parts as a condition of coverage unless it provides them free (FTC warranty guidance). What matters is that scheduled services are done on time, to spec, and documented — we record every service performed. (Coverage of a specific failure can generally only be denied if the manufacturer shows the outside work or part actually caused that failure.)
I want to keep this car a long time. What's the smartest way to use your shop?
Keep a regular maintenance cadence and let the health report build a running history of the car. Over multiple visits, the worth-watching items tell a story — and catching one of them early usually costs a fraction of meeting it later as a failure.
What will it cost?
We don't quote repairs sight-unseen — a number given before anyone has inspected the car is a guess. Your vehicle health report gives you an exact, itemized picture, and you approve every dollar before work begins.
Can I wait, or should I drop off?
Either. We have a waiting area, drop-off with a key drop, and a local shuttle. You can approve work by text and pay by text. Vehicle pickup and delivery may be available by advance arrangement — ask your advisor.
Visit us
Lonnie's Automotive · 60 N Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 · 386-677-1818 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ·