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  Are alloy wheel rim protectors any good? 2 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI JCW puts a smile on my face every time I get in it - the only downside are its wheels. The alloy's are dished, like the bottom of a dinner plate...
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  How can I prevent brake disc corrosion? 20 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A perennial problem I have had with cars I have owned in the last decade or so is with the corrosion of the rear brakes. My current car, Mini One has just...
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  When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
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  Driver refuses to admit crashing into my car - what should I do? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A driver of another vehicle reversed into me while I was stationary. The other driver is now denying the collision took place and the accident management...
• Revitalised 1964 Mini Cooper/new owner destroyed ! 27 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Some years ago I bought a 1964 998cc Mini Morris Cooper MK1 that was tarten red with a black roof in colour & was some what boy racer-ed up with alloys, bucket seats, engine modifications, roll cage, aftermarket mirrors etc etc. Having bought it my father said it had surely been re painted as although there was a red and black one when new in 1964, the colour was a different shade.
• Roundabout absent road markings 17 May 2024 (Forum)
  There'a a B road near me which has recently been resurfaced (shock horror) but the road workers have not painted the mini roundabout marking yet. The street signs are still in place. I wondered what the legal position might be if the road markings are missing? Is it still legally a roundabout?  No I've not had an incident, just curious!
• French car reliability 19 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Monday's Times reports a 'survey' (apparently from Warranty Direct) showing that the reliability of French cars is second only to Japanese, followed by S.Korea, US, Swedish, German, Italian and guess-who.  They did admit that Nissan, Honda and Mini were not classed as British. Anyhow, what price Peugeot and Renault, given the stick wielded by some regulars on this forum?  :-)
• March Sales 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I see the new car market was up 3.1% in March, with superminis up 6.6%. The New new MINI sales are up by only 2.4%, which must be a bit of a disappointment for BMW now that the new model is fully on stream and production capacity has been increased. But the gold medal goes to Dodge whose sales are up a massive 28,200% (they sold 566 cars).
• BMW Triple Crown 5 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  In the 2003 International Engine of the Year Awards, I see BMW have won 3 awards. In the 1.6 to 1.8 litre category, the winning votes went to the 1.6L MINI Cooper S, - In the 2.0 to 2.5 litre it went to the 325i engine as will be fitted to the new Z4, - and in the 3.0 to 4.0 litre category, it went to the 3.2 litre motor as fitted to the M3.
• Looks like ive been pulled in.... 10 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I have submitted... i think im going to get a mini from a dealer.... the TLC pack has won me over as you get 5 years servicing for £100....very good price. The thing is, do dealers offer any discounts at all? -i.e. £100-200? or are they all List price?
• Triumph, Austin Healey etc 23 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Who now owns these brand names, BMW or MG / Rover. So sad that the new Mini is a BMW {however, possibly a better engineered car as a BMW than the now small car maker - MG Rover, could have produced?. Any chance of seeing a new Stag, Spitfire or Healey 3000? If so who will have the rights to the names?
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  What is a good small PHEV? 31 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2016 Mini Clubman and with the back seats down we can easily fit our three large dogs in. We would like to change to a plug in hybrid,...
• New car for the Mrs 5 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Either that or buy another reliable Yaris. Here’s the line up: - Fiat 500x - Honda Civic - Mazda 2 - Mini 5dr - Nissan Juke We like the 500x but it sure on reliability, Civic is safe bet, Mazda 2 fine but same size as Yaris, Mini is good but parts and servicing is a bit expensive, love the Juke cos of its higher ride can get a good spec for money.
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  Can I trace an old car if I know the reg number? 15 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In the 1970s, my wife and I owned two Austin Mini. How do I ascertain whether or not they have been scrapped, still on the road or declared SORN? I can...
• MINI One - MOT Emissions failure 18 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all Just arrived back with the daughters car failing it's MOT on emissions. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive...
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  What's the best hot hatch for £6000? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a reliable sporty'ish hatchback with average/good fuel economy. I have £6000 to spend. Any suggestions?
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  Heated front screens 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We now live in Dorset after retiring and moving from Chislehurst. We get a lot of frosts in the morning and the wife likes the Ford because of its...
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  Is the mileage rate for electric vehicles different? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm taking part in the Mini E trial and will occasionally use the car for business use. Under the company policy I currently claim back 22p a mile and...
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  No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,...
• Accident Feedback and One bent Carina 11 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  He said it needs jigging out at the back three quarter panel. He also said it would sell as it is to the mini cab trade for repair. I only want to get rid of the car now. Do I try to get a cheap repair myself and sell it or sell it as is for say £300 to £400 to someone with more dodgy repair routes than me, the car is perfect apart from this the engine, gearbox and interior must be worth £700 to a mini-cabber???