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Faulty MINI Cooper Clubman - who's to blame? 3 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned from new a MINI Cooper Clubman Diesel which has been supplied and serviced by our local main dealer. The car has been through four turbos... -
Is there room for negotiation when buying a used car from a dealer? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife's lease car comes to an end next month. As a fan of MINI, having leased for the last decade or so, she would like to stick with the brand. I've... -
MINI Cooper gearbox failure - should the dealer pay for repairs? 27 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago I bought a 2003 MINI Cooper from a dealer. The car was sold with 12 months warranty and last week the gearbox failed. The dealer isn't... -
Best new car for £15k? 15 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a £15k budget and want a brand new car. I have no particular requirements, other than a minimum of four seats for occasional passengers. I do around... -
Mini mum motor 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to change my car. I drive a 1.2 V.W. Polo and am looking for a new car similar to this. I only drive short distances i.e. around town and... -
Buying a small car - but what? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking... -
Why do so few new cars have heated windscreens? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Why do so few cars have heated windscreens? Surely Ford's patent must have expired by now. It is a brilliant feature. -
I want a dual dash camera setup - will my insurer consider it a modification to my vehicle? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X5 and am considering having dealer fitted front and rear cameras fitted. The rear-facing camera is fairly unobtrusive but the front one is... -
Since ordering our MINI, the spec has changed - can we reject the vehicle as it was mis-sold to us? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife ordered a new MINI in June, for delivery in September. The vehicle includes both the Chili and John Cooper Works packs which, at the time of order,... -
Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it... -
Ending a PCP 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to end a three-year PCP with my local MINI dealer. The MINI Cooper S has had no problems but does have some slight damage on the rear bumper.... -
Which is the best car for carrying a dog for a £25,000 budget? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My partner currently drives a MINI convertible, which she loves. She will be retiring in the next six months and we are planning to have a medium sized... -
Can I get a USB powered dash cam? 16 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia that was registered in 2021. I want to install a dash cam but there is no 12V power source in the front of the car. There is a... -
What is causing a knocking sound from the rear of my Mini One? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Mini One that has only done 26,000 miles, and in the last eight months it’s had to have both rear link arms replaced at my local garage.... -
I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able... -
Valuations not meeting reality 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Just a word of warning for your readers about WeBuyAnyCar.com. Do not expect anywhere near the Internet valuation when you take your car to their buyers.... -
Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with... -
My MINI Cooper's steering wheel is misaligned - is this an easy fix? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 MINI Cooper automatic has a slight niggling problem in that the steering wheel sits slightly misaligned at about 11.55, as opposed to 12.00 o'clock.... -
What used automatic small car should I buy? 9 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need a small used petrol automatic with decent amount of poke. My budget is £18,000 and I have looked at a 5 door MINI Cooper and the Toyota Yaris so... -
Can I fit tyres with a lower speed rating than the original tyres? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a MINI Paceman fitted with run-flat tyres. She would like to fit all-season tyres but can only find ‘H’ rated tyres in this size. Would...
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