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You can get another estimate from a independent shop here http://repairpal.com/directory?address=23601&car_bran... and double check the AC compressor replacement here http://repairpal.com/estimator?car_type_id=4079 Call a few shops to find one that works on AC compressors first as it might be as simple as just needing a freon recharge

STOP! Don't pay that much at all! STOP! Really, there are temperature sensitive fuseable links in the coil that causes the clutch on the compressor to enguage. When they fail and the ALL do, the compressor won't run and you are toast. The dealer will wnat, as you know, to sell you a new compressor and the same thisng will happen again! I have great news for you and all other Mini owners. There is a AC parts house in Ocala Florida that actually rewinds these coils without the links which is a total reapir and success. The trick is that you DON"T want or need to pull the compressor. I have repalced the coil in my Mini three times before I found this company and I live in Florida. If you are emchanically inclined you can actually remove the coil, send it to this company and reinstall it without opening the AC system. Here is the really GOOD news, it only costs $29.00 plus a little shipping!!!!!!! No kidding, tell that to your dealer. IF you are NOT mechanically inlined you cna have a reputable mechanic call me and I will tell him how it is done. Belive me, you will thank me every time you punch up the Snowflake button and relaly cold air blasts out at you. My emial is martyde@gmail.com

Marty de
Winter Haven Florida
(Iknow alllllllllllll the Mini issues)