Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement?

Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space, plus a vehicle that can do many miles to the...

TYRE OPTIONS

My wife has a new Mini Cooper SD Auto on the 17" Split Rims, 205/45/17, non run flat tyres and the ride is harsh and choppy. If I change to 205/55/16 tyres will there be any appreciable improvement in...

Mini or Polo?

I am privately selling my Audi A4 (S line 2008, 40,000 miles, 2.0TDI, perfect condition) in order to buy two cars for the family. Firstly, how much should I ask for the Audi? I am buying a Golf for £6500...

Mini sunroof opening by itself - it's a MINI mystery!

I have a MINI Mystery! The sunroof opened all by itself when car parked outside house It was a very wet day and I was loading up the boot prior to the incident. Keys were not in ignition.

Mini Clubman or Fiat 500?

I am considering changing our second car for a small, cheap-to-run car with low tax. I would buy newish. A Fiat 500 or Mini Clubman both appeal, the Mini possibly as a diesel and the Fiat as a 1.2-litre...

Which small car with a large boot should I buy?

I currently drive a Mini Clubman Cooper D. I have liked the Mini’s economy and low road tax and would want at least as good, if not better economy from any new car. I do mainly short journeys but also...

MINI Countryman Cooper S advice

I am considering buying a new MINI Countryman Cooper S. Am I better off buying the 18-inch or 17-inch wheels? Is there anything else I should consider?

Why does our Mini Clubman Cooper SD's fan continue after the engine is switched off?

Earlier this year, I replaced my wife's Mini Clubman Cooper S with the new Clubman Cooper SD. I am delighted with car, although it has a rather noisy engine, it goes well and the torque excellent. I do...

Press preparation - what does it mean?

I'm looking to by a fun but frugal car and, by chance, the exact same MINI Clubman SD Hampton that you tested in April 2011 is available to buy through a MINI dealership. The listing says 'press preparation'....

Dispute with a finance company

I bought the above MINI in 2009. I 'scrapped' a perfectly good 16 yr old Volvo for this car and wish I hadn't! I've had nothing but problems with it since new. New steering. New heat inverters. New Gearbox....