Do any carmakers offer genuine bike racks?

My MINI Countryman has a bike rack that attaches to the chassis. It's a genuine MINI accessory. Do any other makes of cars offer the same type of carrier?

What hybrid crossover should we replace a Nissan Qashqai with?

My nephew, his wife and two children (aged 8 and 6) are moving from London to a leafy village in Sussex. They have £16000 to spend on a hybrid, plus a 2009 Qashqai. They want something no smaller than...

Why won't my boot shut properly?

I have a 2016 MINI Countryman. The boot won’t shut properly no matter what I do.

MINI Countryman - Cooper S or Cooper?

I want to buy a MINI Countryman. Can you tell me which model is best - Cooper S or Cooper?

Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle?

I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV with a 250-mile range. I’m prepared to put £10,000...

Can I fit tyres with a lower speed rating than the original tyres?

My daughter has a MINI Paceman fitted with run-flat tyres. She would like to fit all-season tyres but can only find ‘H’ rated tyres in this size. Would these be suitable? I’m aware that some garages will...

Should I be in Drive or Neutral at traffic lights?

I have a 2018 MINI Countryman auto. I've read that the gearbox allows for stopping at lights while still in Drive. But I've also read that it's best to slip into Neutral to save wear on the dual clutches....

Will a dealer accept a lower offer than the advertised price for a 2019 model?

I want to buy a 2019 MINI Countryman All4 Exclusive with a Comfort pack. It has 5000 mileage. I've offered the MINI dealership £22,000. Is this a fair price? They won’t budge from £23,350!

Is there room for negotiation when buying a used car from a dealer?

My wife's lease car comes to an end next month. As a fan of MINI, having leased for the last decade or so, she would like to stick with the brand. I've seen 2012 diesel Countryman with 75,000 miles, one...

Bird droppings are destroying my paintwork and BMW rejected the warranty claim. What do you think?

I own a MINI Countryman - which I purchased new in September 2017. As well as the usual warranty, the paintwork is guaranteed for three years. The car is garaged and kept in pristine condition. Two weeks...