Can you recommend a dog friendly hatchback?

I need to replace my Mini One with a hatchback/small estate that Labradors can jump into comfortably. The car must also have space for them for long car journeys (three hours plus). Where can I locate...

Repeated illumination of engine exhaust light - is there anything I can do to clear the fault?

The emissions warning light on my 2008 Mini Cooper came on last year and after visiting our local mini dealer and being quoted £380 for a new sensor we had it replaced at a local garage for £280. Six months...

Uneven Rear Brake Wear on a MINI - what to do?

My wife's MINI display console indicated worn rear brakes recently. I had a look, as did a neighbour who is a garage mechanic, and the pads looked good as new. As a result we contacted the dealer (it is...

Is 'Gap' insurance for a new car worth the cost?

I am in the process of buying a new MINI Cooper Countryman and am being offered 'MINI Shortfall' gap insurance to cover the difference between purchase price and my insurer's write-off settlement in the...

Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it to a Mini dealer who noted that there was no compression...

Getting a small lease car - which is best?

I'm looking to get a lease car. I'm interested in a medium size hatchback such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Mini. What do you suggest I get?

What can we replace our 1971 Morris Minor Traveller with?

My wife owns a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller with just over 100,000 miles on the clock, which she has enjoyed over many years. However, with ageing bones (mine too), she feels she needs something slightly...

Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic?

I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot tall I have enjoyed the adjustable seat and steering...

Buying a Mini Cooper - should I wait for the new model?

I was about to place an order for the current mk 2 MIni Cooper when I learned that a new mark 3 model was shortly to be released. My dealer has advised that the new model will not be available until March...

Can you recommend a fun vehicle which is a bit 'different'?

I'm now 64 and retired but still love cars. We have a nice 2000 model Jaguar XKR coupe for classic car shows and summer day driving. For everyday driving and towing the caravan we have a 2011 150PS Freelander...