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• Suggested replacement for a MINI 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Some of you may have read about our MINI probs in technical matters and the distinct lack of reliability and dealer problems. Once they have eventually replaced the headgasket (or not) we will definately be trading the car in - or maybe sold private if there are no faults..
• MINI Adventure. Tyre press.warning light 7 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Friend of mine has a 51 Reg MINI Cooper. Went back to BMW due to a grinding noise on front wheels at low speed. Having looked in HJ\'s C-by-C breakdown I find it should have been re-called for front suspension. Mechanic claims to know nowt.
• MINI Cooper D - Disable Pedestrian Protection Syst 27 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  If you had it disabled it would need to be reported to your insurer, who might load your premium but would more likely refuse to cover you as a result....
• Police car convoy 29 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Driving down the M1 today in South Yorkshire in torrential rain i was passed by a convoy of 10-12 unmarked police cars using lights and sirens at 90+ mph , rather them than me. Unusual combination of cars, Seat Leon, Golf, Audi A1 , Mini didnt see others as it was raining really heavy , i just wondered what was going on also never realised A1 and minis as unmarked traffic cars    
• MINI Cooper R50 (2001 - 2007) - 03 1.6 Alarm goes off a few minutes after locking 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  After switching alarm on and leaving car, the alarm comes on after a few minutes and the interior light also comes on. After the alarm is turned off you...
• MINI Cooper R50 (2001 - 2007) - window tint spray 23 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hiya i have been looking at getting my windows tinted on a budget. i have tried using the film and made a hash of it. I found on ebay that you can now...
• Mini luxury cars 9 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  If we are forced to drive smaller, far more economical cars, are todays superminis a viable option for long distance driving? They seem to have most of...
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  Mini Clubman or Fiat 500? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  I bought a used MINI Cooper with a number of faults - is the dealer responsible for fixing them? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second-hand MINI Cooper in December from a Mercedes-Benz dealer. It has a 3-month warranty, which expires at the end of next week. Due to the...
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  How can I sell my classic Mini? 18 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1991 Mini Cooper 1275cc with 11635 miles in immaculate condition and full history including the original purchase receipt What can I expect it...
• Mini Cooper R56 - Mini Cooper R56 - oil consumption, piston rings 15 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I posted in here a few months ago because the car I purchased started burning a lot of oil within the first week. Since then, I returned it...
• Mini cooper 2002 - Mini sometimes won't turn over 23 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  A few month ago I drove to the paper shop ,when I came out the car wouldn't start, all the lights came on yet nothing on the last bit of the turn, no...
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  Should I be in Drive or Neutral at traffic lights? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Do I only need to fill in the MoT exemption form when I tax my classic car? 21 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1971 Mini. I taxed it (free) in February when I bought it. The MoT runs out on 23 May 2018. Do I fill in the V112 MoT exempt declaration form...
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  What tyres should I replace my 18-inch run flats for a smoother ride? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I must replace the 18-inch run flats on the Mini Countryman Cooper S with something sensible before the car shakes itself to bits crashing around our roads....
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  Does the Mini have any DPF issues? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has bought a 2012 Mini Countryman with a diesel engine. She does about 3000 miles a year on local trips; what problems can she anticipate with...
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  PSA-BMW diesel unit 5 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I believe there is a new PSA diesel unit, the 112 HDi. I also believe that this engine is built with BMW for the first time, and PSA no longer work with...
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  Thanks to BMW for helping out with the steering repairs on my wife's Mini One. 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's MINI One suffered a serious steering problem, estimate for repair £1200. The car was well out of warranty and also out of goodwill warranty....
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  Mini-mum 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My post-pensionable mum is looking to replace her teenage Astra with something reliable and inexpensive to run and maintain. Journeys are typically local...
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  All abroad 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter, who is about to return to the UK after a number of years abroad, is considering buying either a MINI convertible, Audi TT roadster, or an...