Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
Mini service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major service for your Mini, from the One, Cooper and Cooper S to the Clubman and Countryman. The electric Cooper SE, Cooper E and Aceman and the classic Mini are welcome too. We work to the Mini schedule, with oil to BMW specification. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your Mini gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your Mini is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, the warranty stays valid as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule, even if you do not go to the dealer.
The price depends on the model, the engine and the mileage. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and mileage, and we will tell you in advance what the service costs. You can also visit our workshop.
If you combine a major service with the APK (MOT), the inspection is free. You drop off your Mini Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am, or on Saturday at 9.00 am. If extra work is needed, we call you first.
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Why have your Mini serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your Mini to the manufacturer’s specifications, with parts and oil that suit your car.
A modern Mini, built from 2001 onwards, uses BMW technology. We know the service system, the turbo engines and the run-flat tyres. We also service the classic Mini.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your Mini?
A modern Mini uses Condition Based Service (CBS). This means servicing based on the condition of the car. The car keeps track of the engine oil and of wear, and reports which parts are due. There are also services that are due after a fixed time or a fixed number of kilometres.
Mini specifies oil to a BMW specification, such as Longlife-01 or Longlife-04. The specification your engine needs depends on the engine and the year of manufacture. We use the oil that is right for your Mini.
We use your registration number to look up which service your Mini needs and, where possible, we read the service indicator. After the service, we reset the service reminder, if our equipment can do this.
Minor or major service for your Mini?
Which service your car needs depends on the model, the engine, the age and the mileage. A minor and a major service usually include the following:
| Part | Minor service | Major service |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | Change and replace | Change and replace |
| Fluids | Check and top up if needed | Check, change the brake fluid if the schedule requires it |
| Brakes and tyres | Check for wear | Thorough check, including brake discs and brake pads |
| Filters | Check | Replace the air filter and cabin filter according to the schedule |
| Spark plugs (petrol) | Not standard | Replace at the manufacturer’s interval |
| Battery | Check | Test with a battery tester |
| Timing belt (if the engine has one) | Not standard | Check whether the belt is due for replacement at the set interval |
| APK | Book separately | Free if you combine it with a major service |
Read more about the difference between a minor and a major service and what happens during a major service (in Dutch).
Common Mini models and what we check during a service
These Mini models are the most common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can service all of these models.
| Model | Number in the Netherlands | What we check during a service |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper and One | 97,577 | Oil to BMW specification and the CBS reminders. On the Cooper S up to and including 2010, the timing chain. Often run-flat tyres. |
| Countryman | 22,880 | Oil, brakes and tyres. On ALL4 versions, the four-wheel drive system. On the plug-in hybrid, the brake discs can rust because they get little use. |
| Clubman | 14,661 | Oil to BMW specification, brakes and run-flat tyres. On an automatic, we check how the gearbox shifts. |
| Cooper SE and Cooper E | 12,611 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter. |
| Aceman | 3,202 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter. |
| Classic Mini 1000 | 2,336 | Classic: the engine and gearbox share the same oil. Also rust on the floor and subframes, and the brake lines. |
Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not included), retrieved in October 2026. If your model is not listed, we can still help.
What do we check when servicing your Mini?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your Mini, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Also read about how often to change your oil (in Dutch) and replacing the brakes (in Dutch).
Servicing your hybrid or electric Mini
The electric Cooper SE, Cooper E and Aceman have no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt. They still need servicing, though: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension and the cabin filter, according to the CBS reminders. Because these cars mainly use the electric motor to brake, the brake discs can start to rust. On the Countryman plug-in hybrid, the petrol engine gets oil and filters according to the schedule.
Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they are trained to work safely on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).
How much does a service for your Mini cost?
The price of a service differs from car to car. The model, the engine, the specified oil and the mileage determine what needs to be done and which parts are needed. That is why we do not give an amount on this page.
Does the manufacturer’s warranty on your Mini stay valid?
Yes. Having your car serviced at an independent garage does not void your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts and oil. This follows from the European rules for the motor industry. Extra warranties or mobility services from the brand may be linked to servicing at a dealer. We record the service in our system and, if you have a service book, in that too. You receive an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
More about servicing your Mini
Service for all makes · APK for your Mini · Automatic gearbox flush (the same technology as BMW) · Oil change (in Dutch) · Timing belt replacement (in Dutch)