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Dodgem ride 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 MINI Cooper. I would now like a car with a softer ride but with the acceleration and road holding of the Mini. I would be grateful for your... -
Advise on Corsa EcoFlex replacement with Mini One D 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi I've asked advise and taken it several times regarding car purchase from HJ. My girlfriend has owned a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Ecoflex since new... -
My partner needs a new car for her commute - what about the MINI? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at purchasing a replacement car for my better half. Annual mileage circa 12,000, consisting of four daily 30-mile commutes on dual carriageways... -
Mothballing a MINI 19 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We live in Hong Kong but spend 4-5 weeks each summer in the UK. My wife bought a 2005 Mini Cooper (not the 'S' model) Automatic 1,598cc with 47,000 km... -
MINI One gearbox failure 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand MINI One with a full service history from a local dealer. It had 52k on the clock and was five years old. After eight weeks I returned... -
Will a MINI Countryman diesel be ok for 7000 miles a year? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a MINI D4 Countryman (and spare winter wheels/tyres) as I live in the Scottish Highlands, but most journeys will be only 15-20 miles... -
MINI have delayed my delivery date and I will now pay the higher tax - what should I do? 2 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a new 2017 MINI Countryman F60 on Feb11, launch day, after the sales woman and financial manager advised us to order that day to beat the... -
How does the MINI Intelligent Adaptive Suspension work? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any information on the Intelligent Adaptive Suspension being offered on the 2023 Mini Cooper S, please? I’ve read it is a mechanical system... -
My MINI Cooper S 2014 central display is not working, is there a fix for this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mini Cooper S. The central display opens, moves to the main menu then goes blank. This cycle then repeats ad infinitum. In the short period... -
Repairing broken MINI seats 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I have a 2004 Mini One, and both of the seats have now lost the function to slide forward to let passengers in the back seat. The seat backs... -
Switching from a MINI to an Audi A2 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 54 plate Mini Cooper (Black) top spec with chilli pack (59000 miles with full BMW service history). Even though it is reliable,... -
Where can I get the best price for my MINI Cooper? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have not sold a car privately for about 15 years and would like to know the safest way to go about this. The BMW MINI dealer only offered £3,500 for... -
Winter tyres for a Countryman? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI Countryman D All4, I'm going to drive it to the Alps for skiing and am having difficulty finding winter tyres or chains that fit - it has... -
Do any carmakers offer genuine bike racks? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Countryman has a bike rack that attaches to the chassis. It's a genuine MINI accessory. Do any other makes of cars offer the same type of carrier? -
Should I get a classic car inspected before buying? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a classic Mini Cooper. The car is 1998 R reg, with 49000 miles. All the history checks out on gov.uk, there's no corrosion and... -
MINI Cooper D gearbox rattle 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the... -
Should my BMW dealer pay for my wrecked Mini One engine? 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has owned a 2007 Mini One 1400cc for the past four years. The car was regularly serviced at our local BMW dealership. Last week the car stopped... -
Thanks for your advice regarding water ingress in my MINI Convertible. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
A huge thank you for your advice about water damage to the electrics of my MINI convertible due to failure of the hood. I pursued the MINI dealership MD... -
I want to buy a Mini Cooper S - should I get an older car with lower mileage or a newer car with higher mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Mini Cooper S JCW, and have found two that meet my budget and spec on Mini’s approved site. They are the same price, but one... -
Is this a good price for a 2003 MINI Cooper with just 11,000 miles? 27 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a MINI Cooper 1.6 2003 with only 11,000 miles and one owner. The asking price is £6495 - is this a fair price for this car in immaculate condition...
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