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• POLICE AWARE! Car Wrapped in Cling Film Conundrum 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/13666355@N00/sets/72157610652427912/ I saw this MINI on Sunday in Nottingham wrapped in cling film with notes on paper under the cling film saying DO NOT MOVE and the logo of the Police Nottinghamshire Constabulary. I took the pictures as I drove using a telephone so they are a bit blurred.
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - Who makes the diesel engine ? 29 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone solve an argument. I thought the 1.4 diesel was a Toyota engine, perhaps shared with the Mini. One of my friends insists it is a Peugeot-Ford one. There is a pint on it. Does the 1.6 engine in the Focus (which is Peugeot-Ford) have the horrible EELYOS or whatever additive. SLT
• Trabants 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6384585.stm The last one reminded me of something I saw on Top Gear once - someone had rebuilt a 601S with a tubular steel chassis and had put in disc brakes and a 1275cc Mini Cooper engine, enabling (thanks to the light weight) a sub-9 sec 0-60, IIRC. That sort of thing has always amused me, don't know why...
• 12v fridge for the car? 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hello All, Do little mini 12volt fridge/freezers exist for cars does anyone know? Quick trawl about the place reveals sort of boat/caravan size things but not managed to find something that might be good on hols in the car.
• New Member. 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  HDWIS (He Does What I say) aka SWMBO. World's most bring job - Accountant. Drives a 3 year old MINI soon to be replaced. Only drive his beloved 5 when he's been at the Vino (but I love it and got him a good deal) Love 4WD but hates the dreaded Defender. His dog hates me. Look forward to posting.
• Theory test 16 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Didn't have a theory test back in the days I took my test, so it's interesting to see this. Lee. -- Lee MINI adventure in progress
• Citroen Picasso versus Focus C-Max. 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I'm contemplating buying one or other of these mini-MPVs. They both seem to find favour with HJ in their different ways, but I am particularly inclined towards the 2.0 litre auto Picasso and in either case it would be a petrol engine. The Back Room's collective wisdom and experience would be most welcome, please.
• New Laguna 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  A friend has a current model and is thinking of replacing it with a brand new one, would be useful to know when the new one is coming out as I'd imagine that wouldn't help the values of the current models! Thanks in advance, Lee -- Lee MINI adventure in progress
• UK Broker - Motafile 15 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  The best price I've found on a new Mini Cooper is with Motafile, a broker supplying UK main dealer cars, offering £300 off the list price. Has anyone used them before to purchase a new car, or who has any experience from going through them?
• Snapped coil spring- outside lane of the M5 7 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  A scary experience in the Mini on the M5 near Exeter yesterday on the way back from an excellent week in Brixham. We initially thought we’d run over something after a loud bang, but then the tyre deflated and we quickly pulled onto the hard shoulder.
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  What's the best petrol automatic car to buy? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I may already have my ideal car, the Hyundai i10 torque converter auto and chain cam. Are there any new cars at a reasonable price that have torque converter...
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  I need a used automatic small SUV, what are my options? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a secondhand automatic compact SUV for my daughter. She likes the Nissan Juke but have seen bad reviews for automatic problems. Our budget...
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  What car comes in the most interesting colours? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in the Kia Niro PHEV but I'm disgusted at the choice of colours. Is there another make that would give me everything the Niro offers:...
• Recommended car for my mother-in-law 22 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    I feel as a doting SIL and to keep my wife's nerves becoming too frayed, I should advise her - she was ripped off with the Ka.  Her emotional choice is another Mini (she had a Cooper for many years before she suddenly bought the Ka).  I'm interested in anyone's views as to whether there's a more sensible purchase;  here are the salient facts: She's a very sprightly and totally competent 89 year-old.
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  Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio....
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  What MPV has removable back seats and a large boot? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which cars are best for a single person? I currently have the Citroen Berlingo and love that I can remove the rear seats and leave them in the garage which...
• Mini John Cooper Works (R56) - Clutch Replacement - Dual Mass Flywheel too???? 21 May 2014 (Forum)
   My clutch has been shuddering slightly on take off. No clutch slip, but the pedal has been quite stiff too. It's done 68,000 miles. (5,000 of which...
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  What used automatic? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to trade in my 54 plate MINI Cooper for a small or medium sized car which is economical and reliable. It must be automatic. I do long distances...
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  Which cars are made by British workforces? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar X-Type to sell (value £4000-£5000) and around £20,000 in cash to buy a new car. If it makes sense to do so, I would like to factor into...
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  Make me a shortlist? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting...