Where is the brake fluid reservoir?
Quick/daft question. Whereabouts is the brake fluid reservoir on our Countryman Cooper? MY 2011 petrol. Owner's Manual is not helpful, again. Thanks, Ludwig
View ArticleMini Cooper Packs
I am sorry to ask such a simple question, but I am totally new to Mini's. Should there be a reference on the V5 or within model number, that confirms that the car has an official pack e.g. Pepper or...
View ArticleBest place for new expansion tank and thermostat r53 mcs
After ringing the dealership this morning i have decided to shop about, Expansion tank £43.27 +vat Thermostat £26.48 +vat Any suggestions or are the tanks dealer only? Thanks jamie
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16" Winter Wheels on a Cooper S
Im slightly confused by the FAQ section so before i pull the trigger and buy these wheels for the coming winter im hoping someone here can reassure me these wheels will fit ok. The car is an 07 Cooper...
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Me and my hearse
Hi Just picked up my 2010 Cooper Clubman and Im a happy bunny. Its the first of the 2010 model year with the new 1600 petrol engine. It has Chilli pack so nice sports seats, climate control etc, plus...
View ArticleURGENT HELP PLEASE! Wrong roof on my Mini
Hi all, I have come across a potential problem today and I need some advice. On having my windscreen changed (damn pot holes!), it was pointed out to me that the roof colour underneath the windscreen...
View ArticleMini Cooper S JCW
Hi all, I expect to be hammered for either putting this in the wrong section or something along them lines but i am a newbie and after some advice :) I have been looking for a JCW for a few weeks and...
View Articlereplace air-con with climate
Hi i have a problem with most of the air con switchgear on my R56 Cooper, theres only a few buttons left working. Has anyone ever tried replacing the air-con module with the digital climate control? Is...
View ArticleFailed on the Freeway - Not engaging into gear
Hello and thank you for reading this! I was driving my Mini Cooper on the freeway today when all the sudden (no unexpected noises), it slipped out of gear, and didn't go back. I pulled over, turned the...
View ArticleCountry Commuting on 18"s vs 17"s
Hi from Australia. Looking to get a '12 Countryman Cooper S before end of year. Here in Oz many come with the Chilli pack which includes plenty of nice stuff but also includes 18"s with run-flats....
View ArticleAny Corrosion Issues?
I am shortly relocating to a coastal town, I am looking at a new Countryman but would like to know how they have stood up to rust. Any signs of issues in obvious or less obvious spots? Cheers, Jase
View ArticleDoes this car have the chilli pack?
Hi, So.. A strange question. Just brought a 56 plate Cooper s, but the dealer was unsure whether it had the chilli pack. The car its self had everything I wanted; very low mileage, full leather...
View Articlelooking to buy a 2012 countryman all4 s
I am new here my name is tim i am currently looking at buying a 2012 countryman all4 s. I test drove a 6 speed m/t i like it alot but saw reviews that said its no good and get a auto. I need input,...
View Articlenew member interested in club functions
I purchased my clubman S all4 in June and am interested in club activities, particularly through the fall and winter...I also ride triumph motorcycles so when the weather is balmy two wheels generally...
View Articlecustomtuning.co.uk any good???????
hi all, thinking of geting my mrs's mini cooper d remapped soon (1.6 2008) just googled it & 1 of the 1st sites that came up was customtuning.co.uk & they seem to have a very good october offer...
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MINI Posts Highest Ever Worldwide Sales for September
Despite the economic climate in Europe being less than stellar, MINI continues to break sales records globally. Thanks in large part to its diversified product portfolio, sales broke the 30,000...
View ArticleRadio Code Reset
hello, i bought a mini cooper the other day from some guy off Ebay and for some reason it said code after a week of me driving it so i put the wrong code in 4 times and now it just says wait i...
View ArticleHow to convert FLV to Quicktime on Mac
How to Convert FLV to Quicktime on Mac Sometimes, you may download a piece of useful video from YouTube and want to play it in Quicktime, but you always get an error from the application. That's a...
View Articlerear steel brake cable
HI all, My 02 Mini cooper just failed its nct (mot to those of you on the other side of the pond) on its rear steel brake Pipes which are apparently rusted? can anyone tell me if this is a simple job...
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OH drowned my car :-( But now i have my first Mini :-)
Hi All Newbie here! My other half drove my beloved MG through a flood and wrote it off :-( But every cloud has a silver lining as i now have a silver Mini One! i have had a grey/black/silver union jack...
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