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  Part of the convertible roof on my new car has broken off - where do I stand with getting this fixed? 16 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mini Cooper S convertible recently and within a week, an interior cover running across the width fell off. I took it to a garage and found out...
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  What damage could have happened after an engine management problem? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mini Countryman Cooper S. Regrettably within the first week and with only 350 miles on the clock, the engine management system said there...
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  Buying a cheap reliable commuter - help please. 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Mrs' Ford Ka with a diesel car for commuting longer journeys. The car needs to be reliable, comfortable, efficient and pratical...
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  Manguler gearbox 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In your reply to WS on 8/10, you warn of the need to be careful with automated manual gearboxes but do not specify the problems. I intend to replace my...
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  Is there an additional driving test our 18-year-old granddaughter can take to reduce her insurance premium? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 18-year-old granddaughter recently passed her driving test. The family's second car is a basic MINI but when her parents tried to add her to their...
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  Good service in Wilmslow 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  While cycling through Wilmslow I had a puncture, managed to frix it OK but then realised that I didn't have a pump. Seeing as I was near the Blue Bell...
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  Which engine is fitted to the 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In a local garage I have seen a very nice 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve HDi for £5499. It is said to be a 1.6 HDi but this does not seem to be listed in Parker's...
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  The cool wail 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The heater of my 5yr old Diesel 2.2 Nissan X-Trail T-Spec has never been much good and only starts to give out heat when the engine has warmed up after...
• how best to insure ?? 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Have had my clean licence for over 20 years - will be 40 in 2 weeks . Anybody out there got a clue how to best insure this ' fleet ' . The classics apart from the Mini cost me £250 a year fully comp. Have not had a claim for over 15 years ?? Is there a policy to get the Shogun covered as a kind of Classic ? it only needs to be TPFT or even 3rd party only ..
• BMW Auction Report.. 18 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  04 54 645Ci conv 48834 miles cost new £66305 today £33500 05 05 X3 2.0D 15662 '' '' '' £29190 '' £20300 03 03 525D ES SE Touring 63255 '' '' '' £28605 '' £10500 02 52 316i SE Auto 51909 '' '' '' £21945 '' £8300 03 03 MINI Cooper S 40689 '' '' '' £17280 '' £10000 04 04 X5 3.0 D Sport 24654 '' '' '' £39100 '' £22700 03 53 735i Sport 36295 '' '' '' £56825 '' £21800 04 04 530DSE (new) 63813 '' '' '' £34810 '' £15400 05 54 325 CiM Sport conv 13827 '' '' '' £32890 '' £21000 05 05 MINI Cooper 48505 '' '' '' £15365 '' £10900 Lots more, of course, but at least you get an idea - many had LOADS toys, too!!
• Bank the money or buy a sports car? 13 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Im 20 and currently have a Mini Cooper S and I am in the process of changing jobs, and as a consiquence get a company car. I work in the car trade so will get a Golf 2.0GT 140 as my company car so there is no point in keeping the Cooper S.
• JLR - Heated windscreens 14 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Re the question on main page about heated windscreens and the reply about Ford. In the sixties LR had them as an option and the Monte Carlo Mini's used them also (check out the pictures). I suspect Ford acquired the patent when they owned LR , That's why the first mainstream manufacturers to offer them were Ford; LR and Volvo who they also owned.
• ECS Tuning Error 1 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  In my experience, I don't believe this is a good business practice because I didn't make the error. Please have a great and safe day in your Minis.
• MG XS - NICE LOOKING CAR! 21 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Inside looked really good too!   Way ahead of the Tivoli looks wise and better than the new hyundai/kia mini suv in my humble.... Could be tempted!
• Help with choosing a Coupé 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I'm looking for some help . . . I'm thinking of getting rid of my MINI Cooper S, but I'm not sure of what to get next. I've got £5,000 to spend. At the moment I'm caught between: • Mercedes C220 CDI, • Mercedes CLK 270 CDI, • Mercedes C180 Kompressor, • Audi TT 180/225, • Alfa GT, • Toyota Celica 1.8 VVT-i, • BMW 320 CD, • BMW 320 Ci, • Volvo C30 R-Design, • Mazda MX5 1.8i, Any help with positives and negatives would be appreciated.
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Goodused car option? 23 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  logcode=p There's a few on Autotrader around the same age and price,and was just wondering if they could be recommened as a first car, particualrly as they're similarly priced to 107s and other super minis. Pros and cons?
• Nissan Micra K11 2001 - Broken drop link: 40 quid quote 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I took my car into KwikFit for an oil + filter change. Although 40 quid seemed a bit steep, I noticed that they had done a "mini MOT" on the vehicle and tested the alternator, battery, tyres etc. They noticed a defective rear brake light. They also noticed a broken drop link and quoted 39.95 to fix this. * Is this a good price?
• Citroen C4 (2004 - ) - Gold plated wipers 27 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Heck, would be tempted myself at that much! ------------------------- 07 Kia Ceed LS 05 Citroën C4 VT 04 Mazda MX5 85 Mini Mayfair
• MG MG ZR (2001 - 2005) - 2006 ZR - worth a punt at 3.5K 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I already have a TF and this will replace our ageing 214, so no stranger to MGR. Is it worth a chance on it? Will only be a stop gap until we get a MINI in 18 months or so?
• Secret[s] Please of 'Smear Free' Car Hand Wash! 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Try as I do, I cannot seem to emulate the pristine finish on my black Mini when returned from a service by my local BMW dealer. I use copious amounts of clean water, from a clean plastic bucket, applied with a clean sponge, and removed with a clean chamois. I have even resorted to shampoo additives, but to no avail...still covered with smears!