Independent MINI specialist,
Melbourne's east.
Apex Performance Tuning is an independent MINI specialist workshop in Wantirna South. We are not MINI Australia and we are not an authorised MINI dealership.
Manufacturer-schedule servicing, factory-level diagnostics and specialist repairs for MINI Hatch, Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman and JCW — from our workshop in Wantirna South. We are an independent workshop, not an authorised MINI dealership.
For service, repair and diagnostic enquiries at Apex, Wantirna South.
Apex Performance Tuning is an independent MINI specialist workshop at Unit 4/6 Woodbine Court, Wantirna South VIC 3152, servicing greater Melbourne. We are not a dealership.
MINI Service Melbourne is carried out to manufacturer specification with genuine or OEM-equivalent parts and manufacturer-level diagnostic software, so your statutory and new-car warranty stays intact.
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, contact 0483 939 216. Every job is quoted in writing against your VIN before work begins and documented with video inspection.
Every service, every job —
done properly.
Manufacturer-spec intervals, dealer-level diagnostics and OEM-grade parts. Every service is quoted in writing against your VIN before work begins, with a clear, line-itemised breakdown.
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MINI log book servicing
Serviced to the manufacturer's schedule with manufacturer-specification oil and filters. Genuine parts available on request, service book and applicable records updated.
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Cooper & Cooper S maintenance
The B38 and B48 turbo engines share plenty with BMW — same software, same service discipline. Oil services, spark plugs, filters, brake fluid and coolant on interval.
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Countryman & Clubman
Family MINIs get the same treatment: servicing, brakes, suspension, ALL4 driveline checks and diagnostics on the correct manufacturer software.
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Timing chain & oil leaks
Timing chain rattle, rocker cover and oil filter housing leaks, water pump and thermostat failures — common MINI faults diagnosed before anything is quoted.
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Diagnostics & coding
Manufacturer-level diagnostic software for guided fault-finding, live data, adaptations and coding — well beyond a generic code reader.
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JCW & performance work
JCW servicing, supporting hardware and calibration when you want more from the car — always after a health check.
Dealer-grade work.
Without the dealer wait-list.
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Independent, not a dealership
Apex Performance Tuning is an independent MINI specialist workshop in Wantirna South. We are not MINI Australia and we are not an authorised MINI dealership.
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Warranty-safe servicing
Servicing to the manufacturer's schedule with the correct specification fluids and appropriate parts keeps your statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law intact.
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You approve everything
Written quotes before work begins, photo and video evidence of findings, and no additional work without your approval.
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BMW-platform knowledge
Modern MINIs share engines, electronics and service procedures with BMW — the same platform experience applies directly to your car.
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Talk to the workshop
You deal with the people working on the car, not a call centre. Recommendations explained in plain English.
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Local to Melbourne's east
Wantirna South, easy from Knox, Ringwood, Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Camberwell and across the eastern suburbs.
The Apex European Service Standard
European servicing should leave you with complete confidence in what was completed, what was inspected and what your vehicle may need next. Every Apex service follows a documented process built around manufacturer specifications, transparent evidence and written approval.
From everyday European vehicles to specialist performance models, every car receives the same documented, manufacturer-focused standard of care.
Apex Performance Tuning is an independent European specialist workshop. We do not update manufacturer-controlled digital service-history portals. Instead, every service is supported by comprehensive documentation, including inspection evidence, a completed service sheet and an itemised invoice.
- 01Manufacturer-schedule servicing
- 02Correct oil and fluid specifications
- 03Genuine or reputable OE-quality parts
- 04Manufacturer-level diagnostic equipment where required
- 05Comprehensive vehicle inspection
- 06Photo and video evidence of relevant findings
- 07Completed service and inspection sheet
- 08Detailed itemised invoice
- 09No additional work without customer approval
- 10Physical service book stamped where applicable
- 11Post-service road test
- 12Pickup and drop-off available by prior arrangement
Common questions,
straight answers.
Is Apex an authorised MINI dealership?+
No. Apex Performance Tuning is an independent MINI specialist workshop in Wantirna South. We are not MINI Australia and not an authorised MINI dealership — we are the independent alternative for servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
Can you service my MINI without affecting the warranty?+
Yes. Under Australian Consumer Law your statutory warranty is preserved when the vehicle is serviced to the manufacturer's schedule with the correct specification fluids and appropriate parts, and the records are updated.
Which MINI models do you service?+
MINI Hatch, Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman, Convertible and JCW variants — petrol and diesel, ALL4 included.
Do you use genuine MINI parts?+
We use OEM-quality parts as standard, and genuine parts are available on request. Either way, the part used is listed on your quote before work begins.
How do I book?+
Send your registration or VIN, current kilometres and what the car needs through the enquiry form, or call the Apex workshop on 0483 939 216. We come back with a written scope before anything starts.
Where are you located?+
Unit 4/6 Woodbine Court, Wantirna South VIC 3152. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Travel time from surrounding suburbs varies depending on traffic.
Dealer-grade work.
Without the dealer wait.
Every job is quoted in writing against your VIN, year and service interval before any work begins — so you know the scope and the cost before we start.
| MINI dealer | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking lead time | 3–6 weeks | Usually within the week |
| Quote format | Verbal estimate | Line-itemised in writing before work starts |
| Photos of wear items | Rare | Standard — sent to your phone |
| OEM parts | Default | On request — otherwise OE-equivalent (Bosch, Mahle, NGK) |
| Diagnostics | Dealer-only software | Dealer-level ISTA / ODIS / VAS / PIWIS |
| Who touches your car | Rotating service techs | The same small team, every visit |
Servicing MINIs
across Melbourne.
Our South East Melbourne workshop is an easy drive from the M1, EastLink and the CityLink. Most of our MINI service Melbourne clients come from these suburbs:
- Wantirna South
- Wantirna
- Knox
- Knoxfield
- Scoresby
- Rowville
- Ferntree Gully
- Boronia
- Bayswater
- Ringwood
- Ringwood East
- Vermont
- Vermont South
- Nunawading
- Blackburn
- Mitcham
- Glen Waverley
- Mount Waverley
- Wheelers Hill
- Mulgrave
- Notting Hill
- Clayton
- Oakleigh
- Doncaster
- Box Hill
- Balwyn
- Camberwell
- Hawthorn
- Kew
- Malvern
- Toorak
- South Yarra
- Richmond
- Prahran
- Brighton
- Caulfield
- Bentleigh
- Cheltenham
Ready for a proper quote?
Send your registration or VIN, current kilometres and what the car needs. We come back with the scope in writing — usually within the business day — and nothing extra is carried out without your approval.