What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI?

What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97 RON, which is significantly cheaper than the 98...

Can you recommend a PHEV 4x4?

I would like to replace my diesel Honda 4x4 with a second hand PHEV 4x4. I have a budget of £18,000-£20,000 and plan to buy it second hand and keep it a long time. Most seem too expensive. I am after...

Can you recommend an alternative to the Audi Q2?

I like the look and performance of the Audi Q2. What similar models would perhaps be a better choice?

Should I buy a MINI Countryman PHEV?

I am thinking of buying a used MINI Countryman - either a 1.5 or 2.0 petrol auto, or the hybrid. Firstly, with careful driving would there be any real difference in the mpg? The bigger engine might cope...

Should I buy an imported MINI Countryman?

I am currently looking for a MINI Countryman and have one for sale that has been imported. It has low mileage and is a fair price. Should I steer clear?

What's the best 4x4 for narrow, rural roads?

My daughter, an emergency nurse, is moving from the south of England to the North East and will be commuting between hospitals. She is looking to buy a new car more appropriate to the change in climate...

What do you recommend as a replacement for a MINI?

My step daughter is currently driving a four-door petrol MINI from 2015. She has been very happy with it but now wants something with more passenger space and more boot space but not too big. As she lives...

Will a headlight fault result in my car failing its MoT?

I have a 2014 MINI cooper with 12,000 miles on the clock. I have had two error messages which come on every time the lights are activated which states that basically none of the lights are working. However...

New clutch needed for my MINI - is the dealer I bought it from liable?

I bought a 2009 MINI Cooper S in February. Since then I have put 1100 miles on it. About a month ago, I noticed it was making a strange screeching noise when I pulled away from a standstill. My local garage...

Should a broken spring be covered by a manufacturer warranty?

My MINI Clubman, which is slightly less than 3 years old, has just had its near side spring break. Should it be covered under the 3-year warranty? The car has done 17,000 miles.