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Normal life span for MINI brake discs? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a leased Mini Cooper 2012 and have been advised there is "critical" brake disc corrosion on the rear brakes. Is this normal for a car that is driven... -
Need bigger boot than MINI Countryman plus more than 50mpg 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am three quarters through finance agreement with MINI on a Countryman Cooper D All4, but need more boot space for four small dogs and preferably better... -
Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space,... -
MINI Cooper - MPG on a Mini Cooper 16 Dec 2011 (Forum)
I checked with another dealer who said the figure I get is typical for that car so this is clearly no secret to Mini dealers. I'm wondering what sort of position I could be in to pursue the matter against Mini/the dealership or if anyone has had success/issues with this before. I am extremely disappointed because I really like the car but I am of the view that this is borderline criminal! -
Warranty on MINI 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just prior to the expiry of warranty on my MINI Cooper Convertible, the air conditioning failed. The car was due a service and pre MOT check therefore... -
Mini Cooper S Vs Mondeo Ghia X TDCi!!! 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
Reliable and comfy. However, whilst she is torn, she really wants the Mini. The only problems are the massive difference in price an the insurance costs. (She doesn't care about economy to an extent). The Mini is working out at a fair bit more than the Mondeo but assuming this all gets sorted, is there any reason why she shouldn't get this Mini? -
Why does my MINI Countryman smell of diesel? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 MINI Countryman. A friend has been smelling diesel fumes when we were driving along for a while. It has just been checked by my local dealer... -
Austin Mini Clubman - Do I Own the Oldest Mini Clubman in the UK (1969) 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Please see http://www.notjustwheels.co.uk and on the navigation on the left at the bottom you will find the link "is this the oldest Mini in the country", where you will find all the information on my Mini. I have also asked Honest John about this and will update on here with whatever he comes back with. Thanks Folks!!! -
What temperature should my MINI run at? 21 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot. -
Will a dealer accept a lower offer than the advertised price for a 2019 model? 23 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a 2019 MINI Countryman All4 Exclusive with a Comfort pack. It has 5000 mileage. I've offered the MINI dealership £22,000. Is this a fair... -
Can I use standard unleaded in my 1990 Mini Moke? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 1990 Mini Moke, but the dealer is not sure if the cylinder head has the hardened valve seats to use unleaded petrol. Do you think... -
Does the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer use MINI engines? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a BMW 218d Active Tourer registered in July 2015. However, after reading your Backroom forum, I have discovered the issues with the... -
Repeated illumination of engine exhaust light - is there anything I can do to clear the fault? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The emissions warning light on my 2008 Mini Cooper came on last year and after visiting our local mini dealer and being quoted £380 for a new sensor we... -
Can you recommend an automatic car with reasonable performance to replace my wife's MINI Cooper? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s MINI Cooper has now blown its cylinder head gasket for the second time in less than 36,000 miles, and I have decided that it must go. Can you... -
Will my MINI Cooper really depreciate by £1200 whilst I wait for my new Audi? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
An Audi dealer says that if I want to trade in my 2005 MINI Cooper with 25,500 miles on the clock now, he will give me £6500 now (July 2010). However,... -
MINI v's Grande Punto V's MG ZR - help! 5 May 2008 (Forum)
She has her heart set on a MINI again - should never have got rid the first one she had, but thats another story, but after spending all yesterday being hassled by salesmen and trawling every dealership and car supermarket in about 20 mile radius those are the options and I think the MINI may be the wrong one.... -
Mini Countryman All4 Cooper S - Electrical issues 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
Started it yesterday and lights came on, could not turn off, indicators/hazards, front electric windows not working. Turn off engine lights do not work at all. Booked it in at Mini Garage for end of week but they say they have never come across this problem. Any ideas? -
Mini 3 door, 5 door or convertible 5 Apr 2015 (Forum)
Just started looking into getting a Mini but am a bit overwhelmed!! It will be mainly used as the second car but cant decide which to get. Mrs would love the convertible but I think the 3 door is more suitable. Any recommendations and is there much spec difference between a One and a Cooper. -
Mini John Cooper Works - Mixed set of tyres 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
I bought a used vehicle from a Mini dealer last year that I thought had runflat tyres. It turns out that there were only 2 and they wern't even on the same axle. I understand that this would be an MOT fail so I'm guessing that the car was sold in an unroadworthy condition. -
MINI - Classic Mini.How do you....... 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
tell what diff is in it? Let me explain. I used to race a classic Mini in autograss a few years ago,and as the old grey matter isn't what it was,you could tell what diff was in it,by taking the wheel circumferance,and measuring it against,I think,the bottom pulley v the number of revolutions they used to do.
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