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  • Can I get a small EV with a 350 mile range? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I live in a townhouse with no off-street parking. I have a garage in a block but it is unpowered. As I would like to buy an EV, I monitored my driving...
  • How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed...
  • If I service my new car at an independent garage - will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My first service is due September 2019. I have previously used a local BMW Specialist. If I do so with my new vehicle, how do I stand legally with the...
  • Most influence on your spannering? 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    He said, "You'll help me out if I get stuck, won't you?" Remembering my 30-year-old vow never to touch a Mini with any sort of tool again, I kept quiet. Your turn ...
  • Am I getting old 9 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    On arrival at AVIS today the office had forgotten to book a rental car so I was given a choice between an Omega or a Mini Cooper. No contest I thought as I have fancied thrashing a Mini for ages. When it comes the disappointment startes to set in as the interior is a bit tacky - aluminium is OK but aluminium coloured plastic is not.
  • The adventure begins... 16 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    Well, this is a rare happening. I've got a brand new MINI Cooper parked up outside. After the three month or so wait we've finally got our hands on it. And having driven it around the roads and motorways today I don't think we're going to be disappointed.
  • Are the Citroen C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 dead ? 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    The Mitsubishi Outlander, which is also rebadged as the C-Crosser and 4007, has been replaced by an all-new version - and Mitsubishi has sold the Nedcar plant in Netherlands to BMW so they build Mini. Does this mean that the C-Crosser and 4007 are simply being discontued ?
  • 95% added value? 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    What can you add to a basic car to justify an extra 95% price tag? p.s. not VW bashing - there are plenty of other examples - see Mini, for example
  • Twin engined european cars 19 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    I guess the Mini is about the most famous e.g. http://tinyurl.com/y292ag but http://tinyurl.com/y8oecd for a MB A190 or http://tinyurl.com/t4lb7 for an Alfa 164 (about half way down) amongst many othe Alfas.
  • Dazzling white headlights 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    I seem to have been taken by surprise by this new lighting development that I see a lot now on Rangerover Sports and other big 'pimpy' suvs - are these...
  • Vectra N Reg Kms to Miles 1 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    It's managed to swap to kms and I'm not sure how it happened - it's a UK car! Thanks, -- Lee MINI adventure over. Now having a Fabialous time.
  • Car for 17 year old 19 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone recommend a car for a 6'2" tall 17 yr old boy. Cheap to insure, up to £6K to spend. Minis etc obviously out and he won't hear of a fiesta (or skoda!). Any ideas - what was/is your first car, what insurance group is it etc, etc??
  • Can I appeal the VED premium rate? 5 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a MINI Countryman Hybrid in March 2023. I was very careful to keep the total cost under £40,000. I ordered it in June 2022, but there were a...
  • Should I buy a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper? 22 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It...
  • I don't have much windscreen space, can you suggest a small dash cam? 17 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
    You've got some great information on dashcams, however, I'm after a specific sort. I have a Fiat 124 Spider and so there's not much room in there and I...
  • What's the best petrol/electric minibus? 15 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to find a good quality comfortable 7 or 8 seater mini bus for my local golf club. It needs to be spacious to allow ease of access and with...
  • My garage has charged an exploration fee - do I have any redress? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter bought a 10k mile MINI Cooper in March 2015. In December, at £20k miles, the clutch failed. Guildford MINI Centre would not entertain a warranty...
  • Dashcam mini review Mini 0801 Ambarella 25 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    I bought one of these a few months ago, but only got to using it yesterday. It cost me about £110, not peanuts, but not expensive. The video is...
  • My Yaris is consuming oil 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Wonder if you can give me some advice on my Yaris 1.4 D4D oil consumption. It has just had its second consumption test and has used 1.4L of oil in just...
  • Which family car to replace a MINI One? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate your help. I am recently married and expecting my first child. I drive a company car, which is 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 130. My wife...
 

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