MINI Cooper D won't start
Hi all, Two weeks into owning my 2008 manual Mini Cooper D, I put the car into reverse as I backed onto my driveway and the clutch started rattling and grinding with my foot pressed on it. When I got...
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Stop start battery fitting.
BMW want £99 to code a stop Start battery to my Mini . Halfords will fit and code for £25 . Also got a Halfords Battery (made by Yuasa)with Halford trade card discount . [IMG][/IMG]
View Articlestrong exhaust smell
Last Friday my 2008 MCS started smelling strongly of engine exhaust. I usually don't smell it if all the windows are closed, but if the windows or sunroof are open I often get a whiff as I'm taking...
View ArticleWanting to buy a mini
Hi I’m from the UK and am going to buy a mini. The last time I had one was some 30+ years ago just after I past my driving test. I’m not bothered what sort but I’d prefer a convertible and I can’t...
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Car Maintenance: 10 Things Every Car Owner Should Know The Short List
Its OK if youre not an automotive engineer. Of course, if you are, this probably isnt for you because here are 10 basic things every motorist should be able to do. How many of them are you capable...
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Pros and Cons of Leasing a Car
The route to car ownership is filled with many options and leasing can be one for those who do not want to commit to a long-term purchase. Read more >>
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Voices in my head
Hi all Just taken possession (actually my wife has), of a 2011 Cooper S Countryman with 77 000 km on the clock. Like many cars in New Zealand it is ex Japan therefore some adjustments need to be made...
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Intake manifold unknown port
I’ve got a 2012 S Hatchback R56 and recently replaced the fuel injectors. Upon reinstalling the intake manifold I noticed a port that seems like it should have a hose connected to it but I cannot...
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Engine Coolant unknown sensor
I’ve got a 2012 S Hatchback R56 with N18 engine and recently installed a new air filter. Prior to reinstalling the air ducting I noticed a sensor connection on an engine coolant pipe that had no...
View ArticleMini brooklands 2019?
Have done 3 events at brooklands and is a great day out. 1st event with mercedes190 club 2nd and 3rd with 4x4 response at blue light services days. Would love to do another day there now with my r56...
View ArticleFuel Rail Pressure Woes
I’ve got a 2012 Mini Cooper S Hatchback R56 with the N18 engine and recently installed new ignition coils, spark plugs, and fuel injectors due to getting engine codes for system too lean and random...
View ArticleWater in tool tray and wheel well
Hi all. My wife and I purchased our first mini this week. 2014 Mini Cooper Clubman Knightsbridge . Loving it so far but I have already found that I need some information on a water leak I have found....
View ArticleCode P2096 & after market amplifier
Hi i have a 2003 mini cooper s, the service engine soon light came on and i plugged in the scanner and it read code P2096.. I believe its the O2 sensor. Have you guys had this this problem. Also i...
View ArticleMini cooper s 2006 R56 doesn't start
Driving my mini cooper s to shop everything ok, get home stop car, after about 30 mins need to go out again, car will not start, no turn over, press start button, all lights go out, no cranking, did...
View ArticleMini Clubman Cooper S parking break
Good Morning All I am thinking of buying a mini clubman cooper S but I have been warned to be careful of the parking break. I do not have any experience of electronic breaks and I have been told that...
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