Mini Cooper S rear shocks are leaking

[liambowman]

Mini Cooper S rear shocks are leaking - any decent shop in Dubai that won't rip me off?

I've got a 2014 Mini Cooper S that's been feeling really bouncy in the back and when I looked under it, both rear shocks are covered in oil. The dealer quoted me nearly 4,000 dirhams for replacement which seems insane for such a small car. I started searching online for alternatives and came across suspensionrepairdubai.ae/mini-cooper-shock-absorber-replacement which seems to specialize in European suspension work, but I'm always nervous about trusting a website without hearing from real customers first. Has anyone here actually used a garage in Dubai that knows Minis well and can do shock replacements for a reasonable price? I don't want to end up with cheap aftermarket parts that ruin the ride quality, but also don't want to pay dealer prices. Any recommendations from fellow Mini owners would be amazing. Thanks.

[fredericazelah]

Oil-soaked shocks on both sides means they're done, no debate there. 4,000 AED is dealer pricing for what's basically a two-hour job on a Mini. Sachs or Bilstein rears from an independent will feel just as good as OEM for a fraction of that.

[gawaincarharrack]

Did mine on a 2013 Cooper S about a year ago at an independent in Al Quoz and paid roughly a third of the dealer quote. Asked for Sachs and kept the old ones to check they were actually swapped. Ride is as tight as it was new, no complaints.

[heloisechynoweth]

Careful with any shop that quotes you over the phone without seeing the car. Half of them will find "extra" work once it's on the lift. Has anyone here actually used the one he linked, or is it just a page that came up in a search?

[ingramcury]

While they're off, ask them to inspect the rear shock top mounts and bump stops, because on the F56 and R56 platforms those wear alongside the dampers and cause clunks if left. Always replace in pairs, and get an alignment check afterward. Cheap no-name shocks on these will make the rear skittish over bumps.

[josephineellery]

How many km are on it, and are the original tires still on? Also curious whether you want to keep the stock ride or go a bit firmer, since Mini owners are usually split on that. It changes which brand is worth paying for.

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