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The Mini Repair Shop

The Mini Repair Shop at Discovery Court, Lincoln, has achieved several milestones since opening in 2021. With the initial support by North Kesteven District Council through the availability of a brand new and bigger business unit at Discovery Court and an equipment start-up grant, the business has since grown significantly. Starting as a team of two, it has now expanded to five technicians with over 75 years of combined main dealer expertise.

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The business idea came about in lockdown. Steve & Kyle both worked at the BMW & MINI main dealer for over 15 years each and saw a huge gap in the market, specifically for an independent specialist MINI garage. Due to lockdown it meant we had time to plan and find the perfect location for the business and June 2021 was when The MINI Repair Shop opened its doors.

When we initially opened, we applied for an equipment start up grant and we used the grant for the vehicle air conditioning machines, spring compressor and welding equipment. Which in turn opened more business opportunities and provided a wider range of services to our customers.

The business began with just Steve and Kyle – managing everything from booking customers, ordering parts, working on the cars and all the accounts. The business grew and grew, and they took on both their wives to work all the behind the scenes tasks from admin & customer facing to accounting work. Beginning of 2023 we took on Dave as a technician, 2024 saw us take on Jamie and Mark to join the technical team. And towards the end of last year we also took on Tinashe as a Business Manager to run all the front of house and business relations.

We are dedicated to redefining the independent automotive service experience. Now with a team of 5 technicians & over 75 years of Main Dealer expertise, including a combined 50 years with the BMW & MINI brand. We combine premium yet affordable dealer-standard service with an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a customer-focused approach. From Service and Repairs to Diagnostics, MOTs, Tyres, and Wheel Alignment; every aspect of what we do reflects our mission to deliver unparalleled craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

We've won several awards since opening, which have given us so much exposure as a relatively new, small & local business. Below is a summary of our successes so far:

In 2022, we were awarded ‘Start-up Business of the year’ by Lincolnshire Live Business Awards.
In 2023, we were crowned ‘Lincolnshire’s Best Car Garage’ voted for by the public via Lincolnshire Live.
In 2024, we won ‘Specialist Car Garage of the Year’ from the Independent Garage Association.
2024 also saw us as runners up in two categories at the Aftermarket Top Garage Magazine Awards.
2025 is another exciting year as we are finalists at The CAT Awards – which are due to take place in February.

We have plans over the next few years to continue to grow the company and team so we can provide our customers and the Lincolnshire area with the best independent garage available for their vehicles.

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The Mini Repair Shop