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Take advantage of our maintenance program offered at MINI of Alexandria

MINI COMPLIMENTARY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
It comes standard with every new MINI* and is one of the most comprehensive scheduled maintenance programs in its class, covering recommended scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first).

To receive these services at no cost, just schedule an appointment at your authorized MINI Dealer while your MINI is covered by this program. And since all services will be performed by a MINI trained and certified technician, using genuine MINI parts, your car will be maintained to our exacting standards. Which are, admittedly, higher than most.

• Engine Oil Services
• Inspection Services
• Brake Fluid Service
• Engine Air Filter
• Cabin Air Microfilter

MINI MAINTENANCE+
Extend your MINI's Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance program with MINI Maintenance+. It's the simple, cost-effective way to keep your MINI's performance at peak potential. All work is done with genuine MINI Parts by MINI Certified Technicians. To provide comprehensive expert maintenance for the life of your vehicle, combine MINI Maintenance+ with MINI Value Service. Available exclusively at authorized MINI Dealers.**

  • All model year 2017 MINI vehicles and newer sold or leased by an authorized MINI dealer come standard with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Only the following maintenance items are included with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet:

• Engine oil and filter
• Brake fluid
• Vehicle check (Inspection)
• Cabin microfilter
• Engine air filter
• Spark plugs
• Remote control key battery
• NON-TRANSFERABILITY

Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance program is an exclusive benefit that applies to the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, sales demonstrator vehicle, Aftersales Mobility Program vehicle, or BMW Group company vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico). Coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. The sole exception to the non-transferability of coverage is that household transfers transfers within the United States (including Puerto Rico) to members of the household of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a MINI vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer - will not terminate coverage. Household transfers are limited solely to transfers to a current or former spouse or spousal equivalent, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild from the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a vehicle. In the event of a household transfer, purchasers, owners, or lessees of a MINI vehicle should promptly advise their authorized MINI dealer to document and confirm the household transfer for purposes of coverage. The payoff of a loan on a vehicle by the initial purchaser and the purchase of a leased vehicle by the initial lessee are not considered transfers for purposes of coverage. Click here for additional details.

** DISCLAIMER

Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance or MINI Maintenance+ coverage applies only to U.S.-specification MINI vehicles imported and distributed by MINI USA and sold or leased through authorized MINI Dealers. Vehicles purchased or leased from MINI Dealers in any other country do not qualify for Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance or MINI Maintenance+. Visit MINIusa.com/maintenance for details. For model year 2017 or later vehicles sold or leased by an authorized MINI Dealer, Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. Please see MINIusa.com/maintenance or ask your authorized MINI Dealer for details.

The MINI Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance services as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for all new eligible model year 2004 until model year 2016 MINI vehicles. For vehicles model year 2004 until model year 2016 specific additional items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear are also covered. The maintenance coverage period is for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage include: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield washer fluid, fluid top-offs, battery, tires, wheels, wheel alignment and tire balancing. All work must be performed by an authorized MINI Dealer. See the Service and Warranty Information booklet for specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further information can also be obtained from your authorized MINI Dealer.

The Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance program covers all factory-recommended scheduled maintenance services as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for all new eligible model year 2017 and later MINI vehicles. Specific additional items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear are not covered. The maintenance coverage period is for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage include: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield washer fluid, fluid top-offs, battery, tires, wheels, wheel alignment, wear and tear items such as brake pads, brake rotors, wiper blades, clutches and tire balancing. All work must be performed by an authorized MINI Dealer. See the Service and Warranty Information booklet for specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further information can also be obtained from your authorized MINI Dealer.

Spark Plugs and Oxygen Sensor Service is eligible only when required within a Standard or Upgraded MINI Maintenance Program period, as outlined in the Service and Warranty Information booklet or when displayed in the Service Interval Indicator.

Savings of 30% or more are estimated compared to paying for each maintenance visit individually. Your actual savings may vary.

Certain restrictions apply when purchasing coverage once your previous coverage period has ended. Limitations or additional fees may apply.

MINI Value Service available only at participating MINI Dealers. All work is carried out by MINI trained technicians using MINI Original Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. This offer is valid for most MINI models. Offers not valid on John Cooper Works models. Additional costs may apply. Additional fees may apply. Please see your authorized MINI Dealer for details.

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