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• Dealer making it difficult for me to get car fixed 3 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  They do not have their own workshop - they are a dealer only. I have checked with the garage the dealer wanted to use locally to them, and they are not Mini specialists and don't have the specific diagnostics. When I pointed this out, and said I needed to organise the diagnosis and a quote to fix with a local Mini specialist, the dealer then changed his tune to become "we have other contacts near us that just work on Minis" and that they "would be able to get 'trade' rates on parts and labour."
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  Where have all the small pick-ups gone? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Since the demise of the car sized pick-up truck in the UK - in favour of huge double cab versions which are far too big for my needs - I've been looking...
• MINI Cooper D - Mini CooperD DPF fault light - needing urgent help 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi Guys n Girls Newbie to the world of mini's here so go easy on me! I am hoping that one of you nice folk will be good enough to lend 5 minutes of your time/knowledge. I've just bought my first ''Dooper'' which I absolutely love.
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Rejecting cherished MINI Cooper S 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  At the end of August of this year I purchased a Mini Cooper S from my local dealership (I will call it delearship 1), I'm now sick to the teeth of the car due to various problems. Here is an email I sent to "dealership 1" The problems started the first day I bought the car.
• Main dealer used John Cooper Works Mini Clubman - Haggling 18 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  I really don't like haggling. On a 5live interview with a couple of motor trade professionals, it was said that these days car dealers cut margins so...
• MINI Clubman - MOT minor defect 18 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  It's MOT time again and I've just remembered last year although the car passed I had a 'minor defect - repair as soon as possible' due to a small crack...
• MINI Cooper S - Sticker removal.... 17 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  What would you guys say is the best way to get a "sticker" off the back bumper of a Cooper S  ??  I definately would call it a sticker rather...
• BMW Mini one 2009 - Washer bottle 11 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  My daughter's washers have packed up, you can hear the pump working just no water out of the jets front or back screens. Running the garden hose...
• 08 Mini Cooper petrol - Water leak 7 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  while getting mot, my girlfriend was told a slight leak at water pump. She then noticed blower was taking ages to heat up . I assumed loss of water causing...
• We Are All Getting Bigger! 25 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Whilst I have enough headroom in many classics (e.g. Mk II Zephyr) I struggle with my friend's Mondeo. Same with original Mini vs new Mini. Obesity is avoidable whilst being tall is not!  
• Taxing old vehicle for the sake of a few hours.... 28 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I kind of know the answer to this one but hope there is another way. My tax expires on 31/08/2008 but I'm picking up the mini on the 01/09/2008. I really don't want to fork out £125 for the sake of a few hours and get 5 months back worth of tax from the DVLA for the sake of a few hours use on the 1st month! Mini MAIN dealer tells me not to bother and risk it.
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  Why can't my car recognise my iPhone when it's plugged in via USB? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Could you possibly tell me if there is a general issue/fix for my daughter's issue? Her new iPhone 11 will not connect with her 2016 Mini Cooper via a...
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  Brake pads need replacing after 6849 miles 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago I was told by my local MINI dealer than my car my 2007 Cooper needed new rear brake pads, discs and sensors at 34,000 miles. Yesterday...
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  Why won't my insurance company quote me for changing my MINI One for a Citroen C1 VTR+? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in the process of changing my car as, having recently changed jobs, I will be using the train for everyday commuting. I will be changing...
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  What home charging point should I get installed? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the best home charging point one to install - Pod-Point or Chargemaster? Pod point says 3.6 kw compatible with a MINI Countryman PHEV 2020 but...
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  Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
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  Mini Clubvan Petrol or Diesel 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am agonising over Petrol or Diesel. Because the Diesel is only available in Cooper spec which I do not particularly want there is a difference in price...
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  Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
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  Recommend a fun, fast, reliable car for an enthusiast? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm almost 63 years of age and I've been a car nut all my life. I currently run a 10-year-old BMW 318 Touring and my wife's 2005 MINI Cooper. I love them...
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  Speed ratings for full size spare wheels 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a new Ford Focus. Good car, but as I live in a remote area where roads are tricky, I opted for a full-size spare wheel (steel) as a replacement...