A huge thank you for your advice about water damage to the electrics of my MINI convertible due to failure of the hood. I pursued the MINI dealership MD and he has conceded on this occasion that the damage to the electronics was a result of the boot being left in inches of water for over a month. The car is being returned to the dealer next week for all the repairs to be undertaken and the costs covered under the original warranty claim for the replacement hood. Many thanks again as without your advice I don't think I would have been able to have argued my case successfully.