Can I get my Swiss MINI serviced in the UK?

I bought my 2010 MINI Cooper D Countryman in Switzerland (where I live) & the next service is due in about 500 miles. Hwever, I am driving to the UK shortly. Is it possible to get the car serviced in England...

Why does my MINI Countryman smell of diesel?

I have a 2011 MINI Countryman. A friend has been smelling diesel fumes when we were driving along for a while. It has just been checked by my local dealer and they have found a leak from the ejector. They...

Buying a hot hatch - what's best?

I am considering the MINI Cooper S - the new version yet to be released. But, using MINI's online configurator and adding 90% of the options on offer, the price unsurprisingly rockets by £10,000 bringing...

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...