After using shop manauls as well as resources online I realized there wasn't too much of a clear answer on changing the water pump on an R56! It's really quite a fun job that can be a little challenging if you do not work on cars on a regular basis, or are not familiar with MINI's! Tools Required for the Job! - Knee Pad/cardboard to kneel/sit on. - 4 Jack Stands - Floor Jack -Small Piece of Wood - 30 mm Wrench (If replacing belt, which I recommend you do!) - Flashlight - Metr

Around NE OH unfortunately there isn't too many places that understand the LOVE, EXCITEMENT, and the JOY that owning and driving a MINI brings you everyday! Unless you know someone in a group, or have great friends that work on MINI's your pretty much stuck taking it to the dealership, or taking your chances with a local shop! My name is Jon Dresser and I am the owner of Crooked River Garage, and I also happen to own a 2010 MINI Cooper Mayfair Edition that I LOVE! My neighbor

Crooked River Garage is a new business located in Akron OH, and we are making some big waves! Opening a new business is both fun and challenging because you create something, and then share it with the world, then after that, there's a lot of questions! Who are you, What do you do, HOW do you do it, and Where are you? These questions are all great, but there's one question that isn't asked, WHY?? So here we go, an adventure into the world of Crooked River Garage, Who, What, H

Crooked River Garage is a newer company, and we wanted to share with you a little bit about what we do different. I recently heard in conversation this week that the two worst waiting areas were a doctor's office, and a shop's waiting room. Kinda sad, don't you think? I mean, these are the two places that you most likely spend the most money! Shouldn't you be comfortable while you wait? CRG is all about breaking the mold! We have a comfortable waiting room, with TV, Movies, F