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Service, Repairs & MOT

Electric car service for your MINI

Book an electric car service at home with a mobile mechanic

  • Maximum convenience
  • No hidden costs
  • Mechanics you can trust

Why choose the RAC for your MINI electric car service?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers.  So giving our members service they can trust matters. That's why we offer electric car services with our RAC Mobile Mechanics. If you need an electric car service, RAC Mobile Mechanics come to you at home or work. No driving to the garage, no waiting around, no hidden costs, no hassle. Plus, we’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, so you know you’re in safe hands.

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Full electric service

A comprehensive set checks to make sure your car’s safe and working correctly. A visual inspection of your high voltage components will also be carried out.

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.
- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Pollen filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up
– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up
– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts
We’ll plug into your onboard management systems using our specialist diagnostic computer. We’ll then run a full management system check, looking for electrical issues and any problems flagged up by the electric control units on the system, the power steering, transmission, sensors and more.
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Interim electric service

A series of checks to keep your car running smoothly between full services. A visual inspection of your high voltage components will also be carried out.

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.
- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Pollen filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up
– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up
– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

And it’s not just electric car servicing for your MINI

Repairs

RAC Approved Garages can offer expert repairs at a fair price. Whether you’re looking to have your brake pads and discs repaired at home or need more extensive work performed at a garage – the RAC has the solution for you.

Diagnostic

If you’re unsure what’s causing your vehicle problems, have it looked at by an expert. RAC Approved Garages come with our seal of approval. You can rest assured that you’ll be given an accurate diagnosis and be fully informed of all your options for repair.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Turner Brothers

4.8/5

Established in 2000, Turner Brothers has grown in to one of the most comprehensive and forward thinking garages in the area. Services include anything from bulb replacement to full engine rebuilds and body shop facilities. We are a recommended Bosch Service Centre.
Turner Brothers Limited, Bottoms Mill, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PX

A52 Tyre Barn ltd - Auto centre

4.0/5

Family run business. Been established for 10 years. Auto centre - repairs and servicing all makes and models Mot testing centre - Class 4 & 7 New and used tyres Engine diagnostics Alloy wheel refurbishment Four wheel alignment / tracking Exhausts Brakes , suspension work
Tyre Barn , Grantham Road, Whatton, Nottingham, NG13 9EW

Triad Of Newport

5.0/5

At Triad our aim is to supply the quality cars at competative prices.All our cars are prepared in our own workshops that carry out servicing, Mot's, Aircon regas,Diagnosis using the latest equipment.Customer satisfaction is our main goal whether you are buying a car or just having a service/MOT. No gimmicks to get you through the door just good old fashioned service." We are a RAC approved workshop and used car sales.
Triad Of Newport, 104 Main Road, Newport, HU15 2RG

B&W Motor Company.

4.4/5

Welcome to B&W Motor Company From our convenient location in South Croydon, we aim to offer our customers peace of mind that we can cater for all aspects of maintaining their vehicles in a cost effective and friendly manner. We deal with all makes of cars and LCV’s whether they are Privately owned, Company or Lease managed vehicles. We are delighted to have been invited to join the national network of RAC Approved Garages. The RAC have been serving motorists since 1897, and as the motorist’s champion, it’s their duty to provide motorists with a network of independent garages they can trust, that’s why they set up the RAC Approved Garages Network. As an RAC Approved Garage we follow the RAC Customer Charter for Approved Garages. This means you will get: Honest pricing – All work will be explained clearly and the costs will be transparent Quality work – Any repairs done will meet the high standard set by the RAC Exceptional customer service – You’ll find the service friendly, straightforward and jargon free For more information about the RAC and the Approved Garages network, please visit: www.rac.co.uk/approvedgarages Our range of services offer a winning combination of affordability along with the highest technical and customer service standards; whether basic servicing, diagnostics, wheel alignment, brakes, clutches or air conditioning.
57 Brighton Rd, South Croydon, CR26ED

Approved engines ltd

4.5/5

at approved repair Centre we specialize in ford / psa vehicles we mainly do in-depth repairs head gaskets timing chains and belts as well as full engine builds and engine / gearbox changes . We have main dealer ford fdrs diagnostic computers and offer a main dealer level service on fords
Unit 2 Inca Business Park Acton, Acton, Sudbury, CO100BB

Frequently Asked Questions on electric vehicle service

Electric car services focus on looking after the unique parts of electric vehicles (EVs). This includes checking the battery, electric motor, and other electronics. They also cover tyre rotation, brake checks, and software updates.

Yes, electric cars need regular servicing to ensure they run well. While they have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel cars, parts like the battery, motor, and brakes still require regular care.

The cost of an electric car service in the UK can vary, but it’s generally less expensive than servicing a petrol or diesel car, as there are fewer parts that require care.

Yes, EV cars need an MOT after three years, just like petrol or diesel cars. The MOT test includes checks on lights, tyres, brakes, and other important parts to ensure the car is safe to drive on the road.

Not all garages can service electric cars. It's important to take your EV to a garage with mechanics trained to work on electric cars. These garages have the right tools and knowledge to maintain your EV properly.