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• Insurance for young driver. Chipped MINI 9 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Yea, im definitely taking the Uni route now. Thanks for the advice everyone. In answer to your question Lee, I did opt for the Mini in the end :D I went for an all black mini one with quite a few extra\'s - went for sports seats, red and silver interior, 17inch s spoke alloys, air con, sports suspension, salt pack, cooper chrome pack, Cooper S steering wheel, etc..have recently added a kenwood stereo and also a Cooper S spoiler - oh, and some chromed indicator panels.
• Mini Cooper S Coupe - Second hand car problems from purchase 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Would your advice be to reject the vehicle as I am feeling worried something has happened in its short life which is not surfacing? MINI COOPER S COUPE YE12GCY This letter is to complain about service I have received from Mini Crewe following the purchase of a nearly new Mini Cooper S Coupe and to explain that I expect Mini Crewe to provide appropriate redress under the SoGA 1994 and the SoGC regulations 2002 under which you are legally obliged to sort out the problems due to the vehicle being of unsatisfactory quality.
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  More reliable than a Mini Countryman? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in my 30s, work in investment management and use my own car for commuting and business. I currently have a 2016 Mini One Countryman 1.6-litre petrol,...
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  What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment...
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  Is it worth getting an extended warranty? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  MINI are quoting me one year's extended warranty, £425 including emergency service with £100 excess. My MINI Cooper is three years old with 12,757 miles...
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  Serious Engine Failure On Used Car Bought 3 Month Ago 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I bought a Mini Cooper S 2009 plate just over 3 months ago (1/10/15) and a few days ago the engine cut out - the rac towed me to the nearest mini...
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  What to replace a Golf with? 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a car to replace an S-reg Golf GTD TD and am totally confused by too many choices in a smaller car. I've been looking at Fiat 500, Volkswagen...
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  Swirl marks on new MINI paintwork 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I collected my new MINI JCW from the dealers on 1st September. During the handover I noticed the paintwork was covered in swirl marks, which was very disappointing...
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  Mini restoration nightmare - what are my rights? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Our classic Mini has been restored at a cost of £8500 in parts and labour. However, since getting the car back, we've discovered that it doesn't run. It...
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  Which small SUV? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman...
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  Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new...
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  A second hand small car 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The wife has started to drive about quite a bit and she takes "her" car, an M-Class Mercedes. We want to keep the Merc as it's good for kids, dogs & distances...
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  Dispute with a finance company 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Can opener 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to change our Discovery 3 for a new or nearly new convertible and I wonder if you have any suitable suggestions. The car must have some...
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  The straight and narrowed 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at some smallish cars (so they fit into my garage) and have narrowed the choice down to the FIAT Punto Evo or FIAT 500 (which may be...
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  Bird droppings are destroying my paintwork and BMW rejected the warranty claim. What do you think? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Should I part-exchange my MINI Clubman for an ex-demo Audi Q5 now, or wait for a brand new one? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve recently ordered a new Audi Q5 TDI 170 S Line and was advised that delivery would be in March 2011, and the dealer has agreed to absorb any VAT increase....
• Fun weekend car - suggestions? 30 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  The criteria is preferably automatic, good to drive and powerful enough to have a bit of performance though doesn't have to be a licence loser. Any thoughts on the Mini and other alternatives? Budget up to £20k.
• Yaris Hybrid/Mini/Jazz/Zoe/ID4! - Quality Small Hatchback - Which One? ?? 5 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    I love the quality and efficiency of the post 2020 Yaris Hybrid, the creativity of Honda Jazz Hybrid, and the branding/looks of the Mini's (not Countryman!).   I quite liked the looks of the EV Zoe and possible ID4, but it seems the latest Yaris power train is capable to compete against these? What are your thoughts?  My reasoning for these cars I'm reviewing are I drive around two under 12's for school runs and activities, 80% is urban short distant driving.
• MINI Countryman - 15k over oil service - engine problems? 18 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  My partner had her Mini Countryman serviced and MOT’d last year, at three years old. It was booked in for a three year service under the service plan, but it turns out this wasn’t done (we didn’t spot this as the service light had been turned off, and there was a bunch of other work undertaken which we were more focussed on, but that’s a different cash horror story).