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  Replacement MINI gear cable unavailable for four months - Any tips please? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Following breakdown of my MINI Cooper hatch 16 with 05 plate in December, I took it to an independent garage for repair. They identified two faulty gear...
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  I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini...
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  Does my manual MINI need a gearbox service? 18 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Does my MINI Countryman manual 2013 1.6D need a gearbox service?
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  When should I change the cam belt on my MINI? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When is the cam belt due on my 2013 MINI One?
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  Are there known problems with the MINI Cooper 1.5 crankshaft bearings? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2015 MINI Cooper 1.5 is due for its first service.The dealership have informed us that there is an issue with the crankshaft bearings and they...
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  How much should the VED be for my MINI One? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2002 MINI One from new and pay £260 per year in road tax. No-one else seems to pay it when I check other MINI One owners. How can I check...
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  Engine warning light on MINI Cooper 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The yellow engine light came on this morning while I was driving my 2007 MINI Cooper. I am a bit concerned as I bought the car just five months ago and...
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  Cracked cylinder head after 48k miles - MINI/BMW won't contribute to repairs 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mini had only done 48,000 miles when it developed a cracked cylinder head. BMW/Mini wanted £1200 to do an initial diagnosis and considerable charges...
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  My 2012 MINI Cooper has developed a timing chain issue - should MINI rectify this? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my MINI Cooper Convertible in 2012 and was delighted with it – it's my dream car. Last week, I heard a rattle when starting the engine and...
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  The clutch on my MINI Countryman has failed after 1000 miles - is MINI liable? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased an approved used 2015 MINI Countryman 1.6 petrol with 11,000 miles from a Mini dealer 12 months ago. We have driven it 1000 miles in the last...
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  Which model is the best MINI Cooper? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best model in the MINI Cooper range for price, performance and drivability, currently?
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  MINI TLC Package 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had...
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  How much is my 1999 Mini Cooper worth? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Mini Cooper. It has done 32,000 miles. It's in very good, running condition. As with all old Mini, it's beginning to show a few signs of...
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  MINI power steering pump failure - Should the dealer pay? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The power steering pump (PSP) has failed on my wife's 2004 MINI. I understand that this is a common problem and my local dealer has refused to offer any...
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  Is there any chance of a goodwill contribution from MINI over a failed Cooper S water pump? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2006 MINI Cooper S which needs a new water pump. Sytner MINI Sheffield has quoted £590. I read water pumps have been a problem. Do you...
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  Should I buy an imported MINI Countryman? 14 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking for a MINI Countryman and have one for sale that has been imported. It has low mileage and is a fair price. Should I steer clear?
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  Should I change my MINI Clubman for a Volkswagen Polo? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman and I'm thinking of changing it. Any suggestions? I don’t want to end up regretting changing. I'm thinking of a Volkswagen...
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  MINI suffering from gearbox problems 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  While driving my MINI the other day, I noticed it started jolting violently. The garage did a diagnostic investigation and said that the gearbox control...
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  Selling a Mini classic - are we asking too much for it? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has been trying to sell her Mini Cooper for some time without any luck. I suspect she is asking too much for it, at around £5000. It is in...
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  Mini One Steering Rack & Power Steering Pump 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The power steering pump and steering rack on my sister's low mileage 2004 Mini One 1.6 petrol, manual, convertable have gone and need replacing. Do you...