Meet the Team Behind Your Trusted Garage

Welcome to Cooper's Garage

Where Premium Service Meets Customer Satisfaction. Experience the Difference Today!

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Passionate Experts in European Cars

Cooper’s Garage is the result of John Monk's 15 years of experience at the BMW/MINI dealership and his partnership with Jeff Walraven, a BMW/MINI enthusiast and financial engineer. Together, they bring unparalleled expertise and a deep passion for European cars.

Experience the Cooper’s Garage Difference

At Cooper’s Garage, we pride ourselves on providing the best service money can buy. Our clean, beautiful, and welcoming shop is the perfect place to entrust your European car.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Cooper’s Garage, a certified LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center, we’re dedicated to delivering premium service for your European car. From oil services and brake repairs to diagnostics and more, we provide top-quality care using LIQUI MOLY’s exceptional products. Trust Cooper’s Garage to keep your vehicle running smoothly with expert service you can rely on.

Cooper’s Garage is proud to be an authorized LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center.

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Why Choose a LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center?

Choosing a LIQUI MOLY Pro-Line Center means a premium experience backed by quality, expertise, and trusted products.

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Premium Products for Peak Performance

Pro-Line Centers carry LIQUI MOLY’s full range of high-performance oils and additives, ensuring your engine is protected, and your car runs at its best.

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Service You Can Trust

With highly trained staff dedicated to customer satisfaction, Pro-Line Centers provide the expertise you can rely on.

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Clean, Professional, Quality-Focused

From spotless workshops to professional staff, every Pro-Line Center meets LIQUI MOLY’s high standards, giving you a comfortable, confident experience.

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An Elevated Experience

More than just service, Pro-Line Centers offer a complete, premium experience, delivering peace of mind and excellence every time.

Co-Founder/ General Manager

Meet John Monk

John has specialized in the automotive industry for over 20 years, starting at the BMW/MINI dealership where he began in sales. Utilizing his passion for the MINI brand, he sold thousands of MINIs and forged lifelong relationships.

After more than a decade in sales, he decided to transition to the service side, leveraging his established customer base. Following a brief tenure as a Service Advisor, John was promoted to Service Manager. After several years in this role, he departed from the dealership and established Cooper’s Garage.

At Cooper’s Garage, he employed MINI factory-trained technicians and focused exclusively on MINI Coopers. Fast forward to the present, John has partnered with Jeff Walraven, who shares his passion for MINI Coopers and BMWs, as well as a commitment to small business growth.

Together, they have assembled a team of highly skilled technicians in Middle Tennessee. Cooper’s Garage now offers services for BMW, MINI Cooper, Audi, and Volkswagen vehicles.

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Jeff and Mabel the bulldog
Co-Founder/ CFO

Meet Jeff Walraven

Jeff Walraven, boasting 32 years of experience in public companies and real estate, is the co-founder, director, and COO of FreeholdProperties. Formerly the CFO of MedEquities Realty Trust (NYSE: MRT), he led its financial journey from private inception in 2014 through a successful IPO in 2016 and sale to Omega in 2019. With 22 years of accounting experience atBDO and Ernst & Young and 12 years of corporate executive roles, Jeff showcases expertise in financial management and building companies. He's also the co-founder and CFO of Cooper's Garage, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic leadership.

Experience

Our Journey Begins Here

Discover the key milestones in our journey to Cooper's Garage.

Jeff and John

July 26, 2023

First Conversation

Jeff and John discuss their vision for opening a garage.

Mid August 2023

Finding the Garage

Jeff and John visited the building to assess its suitability. The location and facility was exactly what they needed.

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jeff and john signing papers

March 20, 2024

Purchasing the Building

Jeff and John officially close on the building purchase. Cooper's Garage is official.

November 15, 2024

Soft Opening

Cooper's Garage welcomes its first customers during the soft opening.

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car exhaust pipes

Target: March 2025

Grand Opening Party

Jeff and John celebrating the grand opening of Cooper's Garage. All are welcome.